Field Agent
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 manages activities in Brazil. This role supports the "Inclusive and Sustainable Rio" project, aimed at strengthening urban resilience in Rio de Janeiro State.
Job Purpose
The Field Agent will support the "Inclusive and Sustainable Rio" project by mobilizing and raising public awareness about urban and climate resilience, focusing on non-structural actions to reduce disaster risks. This role is crucial for implementing the project's objectives, which include strengthening urban resilience, promoting sustainable development, and engaging local youth in disaster prevention and mitigation efforts. The Field Agent will work collaboratively with UN-Habitat's operational and technical teams, contributing to the formulation and implementation of effective urban policies and fostering a culture of sustainability within the State of Rio de Janeiro, aligning with the 2030 Agenda and the New Urban Agenda.
Responsibilities
The Field Agent will actively participate in field operations, performing specific roles in areas such as communications, reception, and geological risk monitoring. Responsibilities include organizing and guiding community members during emergency evacuations, providing basic first aid guidance, and facilitating communication during emergencies. The role involves monitoring warning signs and threats in risky areas to contribute to disaster prevention, handling shelter operations, and reporting operational feedback and challenges to the Local Manager. The Field Agent will also work directly with the local community, promoting awareness of risks and safe practices, assisting with operational resources, and ensuring the preservation of equipment and adherence to safety protocols. Additional duties include contributing to information collection, report preparation, conflict management, and adapting strategies to specific territorial needs or unforeseen circumstances.
Work Experience
Experience in social mobilization activities is required. Experience in social work within slums and urban communities is also necessary. Community organization in emergency contexts and/or disaster prevention is desirable. Experience working in an inter-institutional environment, project management, and monitoring-evaluation is beneficial.
Skills
Professionalism, Planning and Organization, Communication (written and verbal), Teamwork, Leadership, Conflict Management, Inter-cultural Sensitivity, Knowledge Management, Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Good Urban Governance, Local and Regional Development, Risk Management, First Aid, Social Mobilization, Community Organization, Disaster Prevention.