Technical Project Assistant (CITinova II Project)

Result of Service

The purpose of this term of reference is to hire a Technical Project Assistant (CITinova II Project) to offer aid during the execution of technical and administrative routines related to the project “Promoting integrated metropolitan planning and innovative urban technology investments in Brazil” (CITinova II). This GEF (Global Environment Facility) project is being implemented by UNEP in partnership with the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI). The Technical Assistant will be stationed at the headquarters of the Brazilian Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation in Brasilia and will work under the supervision of the UNEP Brazil Office Representative. Under the supervision of UNEP Brazil Representative and in close collaboration with the MCTI National Director and the Project Management Unit, the Technical Project Assistant (CITinova II Project) will undertake the following tasks: • Collaborate with the Project Management Unit and the National Directorate in all the project’s implementing, coordinating, reporting, monitoring, and evaluating activities. • Aids in the coordination of all planning and governance activities of the project. • Contribute to the organization, accountability and reporting of meetings, seminars, workshops, and other events. • Organize official travels. • Participate in procurement processes and recruitment related project activities. • Contribute to the drafting, translation, and review of documents and presentations. • As part of a team, documents lessons learned and best practices. • Organize all project information, including terms of reference, deliverables and products produced within the project activities, project documentation through images, videos, and meeting reports. • Aid the drafting and revision of technical products, documents and reports. • Research and develop technical content in the areas relevant to the project as needed. • Aid the project’s stakeholder engagement activities as needed. • Attend capacity building activities when requested by the National Directorate and UNEP. • Contribute with the communication’s operational activities, when requested. • Other actions required for effective project execution.

Work Location

Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation office (MCTI), Brasília, Brazil

Expected duration

12 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. The UNEP Latin America and the Caribbean Office (LACO), located in Panama City, works closely with the 33 countries of the region and its activities are integrated into the Medium-Term Strategy and the Programme of Work approved by the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA). UNEP Country Office in Brazil is a key development partner of the Brazilian government and supports national and sub-national public and private sector institutions and civil society to achieve a more sustainable and inclusive society by creating a new relationship between people and nature, and between economic growth and environmental sustainability. The GEF-7 CITinova II Project - "Promoting Integrated Metropolitan Planning and Innovative Investments in Urban Technologies in Brazil" is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). It was signed by the Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC), the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MCTI) and the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP). UNEP HQ, through the Economy Division and the Ecosystem Division, is the implementing agency for the project “Promoting integrated metropolitan planning and innovative urban technology investments in Brazil” (CITinova II). The Global Environment Facility (GEF) provides funding to a total of more than US$ 12.5 million. The Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MCTI) is the national executing partner, and as such, the institution responsible for overseeing the project activities as foreseen in the Project Document. MCTI nominates a National Director and a National Coordinator, who are responsible for the general supervision of the project activities, which will be carried out, in a decentralized manner, by the co-executing partners – The United Nations Environmental Program Brazil (UNEP-BR) and the Brazilian Biodiversity Fund (FUNBIO) in three pilot metropolitan regions in Brazil. These are: (1) Belém Metropolitan Region, (2) Florianópolis Metropolitan Region, and (3) Integrated Development Region of Teresina. The CITinova II Metropolitan Regions integrate the UrbanShift program. UrbanShift is the brand name of the Global Environment Facility's Sustainable Cities Impact Program. It is led by the UN Environment Programme and implemented in partnership with the World Resources Institute, C40 Cities, ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, the UN Development Programme, the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank. The program supports more than 23 cities in 9 countries and focuses on integrated urban planning, low-carbon infrastructure, sustainable waste management and nature-based solutions for urban sustainability. UrbanShift brings together global, national, and local stakeholders, and engages with city-based organizations and the private sector to work towards common sustainability visions. The Technical Project Assistant (CITinova II Project) will work in close collaboration with the MCTI National Directorate, UNEP Implementing Agency team, co-executing partners as well as other stakeholders. The Technical Project Assistant (CITinova II Project) will work with administrative support of the UNEP Brazil office and will be stationed at the headquarters of the Brazilian Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation in Brasilia. The incumbent will work at the headquarters of Brazilian Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation, in Brasília, from Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, full time.

Qualifications/special skills

ACADEMIC: − Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning, Biology, International Relations, Political Science, Law or related field is required. PROFESSIONAL: - Two (2) years of professional experience in activities related to project management and/or project assistance, preferably in integrated urban planning, urban public policies, climate, biodiversity, or territorial management is required. - Working experience or training related to at least one of the following fields: urban sustainability and/or climate change and/or biodiversity conservation is desirable. - Experience in supporting the development, planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of projects is desirable. - Demonstrated experience working with national governments and/or international organizations is desirable. - Experience working in gender issues and knowledge of relevant gender issues in Brazilian cities is desirable.

Languages

- Fluent in Portuguese is required. - Fluent in English is required.

Additional Information

COMPETENCIES: PROFESSIONALISM: • Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations. TEAMWORK: ● Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: ● Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.