Field Coordinator
Organizational Context
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) promotes sustainable urban development and adequate housing for all. Based in Rio de Janeiro, the Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (ROLAC) focuses on implementing projects within Brazil, supporting local governments and communities. This role supports the second phase of the Social Territories Program.
Job Purpose
The Field Coordinator will support the implementation of the Social Territories Program in Rio de Janeiro, contributing to the municipality's strategy for addressing urban poverty. This involves enhancing institutional capacity, promoting social participation, and improving access to essential services. The role is crucial for translating project objectives into tangible results at the community level, ensuring alignment with UN-Habitat's mandate and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The position requires close collaboration with various stakeholders to achieve project goals and organizational priorities within the specified five-month duration.
Responsibilities
Facilitate the implementation of program activities across designated territories, ensuring adherence to work plans, methodologies, and quality standards. Monitor the performance of local managers and field personnel, providing guidance on priorities, procedures, and deadlines. Collaborate with program coordination and field teams to develop strategies for identifying, reaching, and engaging participating families. Oversee the implementation of the program's integrated protocol at the territorial level, identifying and addressing operational challenges. Monitor the administration of data collection instruments, ensuring compliance with methodologies and ethical requirements. Identify territorial coverage gaps and contribute to strategies for comprehensive outreach. Facilitate community events and meetings, collaborating with local managers and relevant teams. Engage with municipal authorities, community organizations, and other stakeholders to support program activities. Monitor progress, identify risks and bottlenecks, and recommend follow-up actions. Prepare and consolidate reports from field teams, ensuring accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
Work Experience
A minimum of three years of experience in community mobilization, and in the application of questionnaires and interviews within Brazil, is required. Previous experience working with the United Nations is considered desirable.
Skills
Proficiency in Windows and Office packages, web search engines, and technological tools/online platforms. Knowledge of project management methodologies is desirable. Strong communication, planning, organization, and teamwork skills are essential.