Junior Information Assistant
Organizational Context
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) promotes sustainable urban development and adequate housing for all. The Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (ROLAC) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, focuses on developing and managing activities within the host country, supporting local governments and partners in implementing urban development policies and the Social Territories Program.
Job Purpose
This role supports the UN-Habitat Brazil Office in implementing the Social Territories Program, which aims to address multidimensional urban poverty in Rio de Janeiro. The Junior Information Assistant will contribute to enhancing institutional capacity by producing, integrating, and utilizing territorial evidence. The position supports actions that promote social participation, community belonging, and access to educational, cultural, and productive opportunities, aligning with UN-Habitat's mandate to transform cities into safer, more inclusive, and resilient places for all.
Responsibilities
The Junior Information Assistant will support project implementation by contributing to data elaboration, calculation of variables, and indicators. Key duties include extracting, processing, and organizing data from public databases and statistical sources, presenting findings in various formats (tables, graphs, charts), and participating in capacity-building activities for UN-Habitat and government staff. The role involves contributing to data collection, analysis, management of urban indicators, and research. Responsibilities also include preparing internal and partner reports, documenting project activities, maintaining organized records, and formatting reports according to specified guidelines. The incumbent will uphold ethical principles and perform other assigned administrative and operational duties.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of experience is required in data analysis, report writing, information management for public policy, data visualization, and data collection/processing in Brazil. Previous experience with the United Nations is considered an advantage.
Skills
Proficiency in Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, and web search tools. Desirable skills include R or Python programming, GIS software (QGIS or ArcGIS), data visualization tools, project management methodologies, and experience with GitHub or GitLab. Strong communication, teamwork, professionalism, and organizational skills are essential.