Technical Assistant – Social Territories Program

About the role

The Technical Assistant will work closely with programme, operations and project teams at UN‑Habitat’s Brazil Office to support the Social Territories Program. The six‑month consultancy is based in Rio de Janeiro and focuses on strengthening inter‑sectoral strategies to address multidimensional urban poverty.

Key responsibilities

• Guide and orient families and individuals selected for monitoring during household visits in designated territories.
• Access and use integrated Assistance Protocols and public databases to refer families to appropriate public agencies.
• Research complementary information on monitored families and forward it to relevant agencies.
• Partner with municipal secretariats (Education, Social Assistance, Health, etc.) to improve access to public services.
• Identify and mitigate bottlenecks within the Integrated Assistance Protocols.
• Disseminate up‑to‑date programme information within designated territories.
• Develop reports following ABNT guidelines and ensure compliance with UN‑Habitat quality standards.
• Attend UN‑Habitat meetings and conferences as required and uphold ethical principles throughout the consultancy.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education or related field (or three years equivalent experience).
• Minimum two years of experience assisting families in social vulnerability situations in Brazil.
• Knowledge of Brazil’s National Social Assistance Policy and experience with target communities.
• Previous experience working with the United Nations is desirable.
• Demonstrated professionalism, planning, communication and teamwork competencies.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Windows operating system.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office suite and web search engines.
• Ability to use various online platforms and technological tools.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (desirable).