Field Agent (Consultant)

About the role

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN‑Habitat) is seeking a Field Agent to support the “Inclusive and Sustainable Rio” project in São José do Vale do Rio Preto, Brazil. The consultant will work closely with UN‑Habitat’s operational and technical teams to promote urban and climate resilience through community mobilisation and public awareness activities.

Key responsibilities

• Mobilise local communities and raise public awareness on non‑structural actions that reduce disaster risk.
• Support the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the New Urban Agenda at the state level.
• Engage youth and other stakeholders in climate‑resilience initiatives.
• Report progress and findings to the UN‑Habitat Manager.

Required profile

• Consultant contract for a six‑month assignment.
• Ability to work onsite in São José do Vale do Rio Preto.
• Experience in community mobilisation, urban development or climate‑resilience projects is desirable.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a high‑impact UN‑Habitat project.
• Collaboration with international experts in sustainable urban development.