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 through disaster risk reduction and youth engagement.
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 for disaster risk reduction. This role involves close collaboration with UN-Habitat's operational and technical teams, contributing to community engagement, risk perception monitoring, and the implementation of resilience-building activities. The purpose is to foster a culture of sustainability and enhance urban resilience in Rio de Janeiro State, aligning with the 2030 Agenda and the New Urban Agenda, ultimately contributing to safer, more inclusive, and resilient urban environments.
Responsibilities
The Field Agent will actively participate in field operations, supporting areas such as communications, reception, and geological risk monitoring. Key duties include assisting with community organization 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 working closely with the Technical Manager and team members. Responsibilities also include reporting operational challenges and results, engaging directly with the local community, promoting awareness of risks and safe practices, and assisting with the organization of materials and resources. The Field Agent will ensure the preservation of equipment, follow safety guidelines, identify and mitigate risky situations, and contribute to data collection and reporting for activity evaluation and improvement.
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.
Skills
Professionalism, Planning and organization, Communication (written and verbal), Teamwork, Knowledge Management, Experience in inter-institutional environments, project management, monitoring-evaluation, good urban governance, local and regional development, experience in social mobilization, social work in urban communities, community organization in emergency/disaster prevention contexts, fluency in Portuguese.