Cultural Producer

The Cultural Producer reports to the Head of Brazil Office. He/She shall duly and timely perform his/her obligations, under these Terms of Reference. The consultant will work in close collaboration with the UN-Habitat’s operational and technical teams.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Six (6) months

Background The main mandate of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is to promote sustainable development of human settlements and policies conducive to adequate housing for all. Within this framework, UN-Habitat supports central and state governments, local authorities, and other partners for the implementation of the Habitat Agenda, the 2030 Agenda, with the Sustainable Development Goals and the New Urban Agenda. UN-Habitat helps the urban poor by transforming cities into safer, more inclusive, compact, integrated, resilient and connected places with better opportunities where everyone can live with dignity. It works with organizations at every level, including all spheres of government, civil society, and the private sector to help build, manage, plan, and finance sustainable urban development. The Regional Office for Latin American and the Caribbean – ROLAC – is based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Agency puts emphasis on developing and managing activities in the host country. Indeed, for the past years, UN-Habitat has expanded its portfolio in Brazil by working with the three tiers of government to support the formulation and implementation of more effective, sustainable, participative, and socially fairer urban economic, social, and environmental policies. Through a partnership with the Rio de Janeiro State Water and Sewage Company (CEDAE), UN-Habitat started a project to improve the quality of basic water and sanitation services in CEDAE's territory of operation, ensuring inclusive, gender-responsive, sustainable solutions that are fully aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). To properly implement this project, a Cultural Producer is required to ensure the good execution of the work programme. Report to UN-Habitat Manager The Cultural Producer reports to the Head of Brazil Office, who will evaluate him/her. Responsibilities The Cultural Producer will support the implementation of the project, and its activities, with the following responsibilities: • Support the design and implementation of communication, awareness-raising, and vis-ibility campaigns, ensuring culturally relevant and community-centered approaches. • Develop creative content and storytelling strategies to amplify community voices and promote water conservation messages across different platforms. • Identify, approach, and engage at least five schools located in target areas, building partnerships that foster participation in project activities. • Coordinate with school representatives to co-create and implement educational and cultural activities focused on water conservation. • Organize and facilitate practical activities and field visits with participating schools, linking theoretical knowledge to real-life water management and conservation practic-es. • Liaise with local stakeholders, artists, educators, and community leaders to strengthen outreach and engagement efforts. • Document and systematize insights gathered from focus groups and participatory ses-sions with communities and schools. • Lead the preparation of the “Voices of the Community” report, consolidating feedback from participatory processes and providing qualitative analysis. • Analyze and present key findings related to factors influencing water consumption in marginalized areas, incorporating socio-cultural and behavioral perspectives. • Ensure that all outputs are aligned with UN-Habitat communication standards, inclusiv-ity principles, and project objectives. • Contribute to monitoring and reporting on engagement activities, including participation metrics, lessons learned, and impact stories. • Prepare and deliver a presentation of results to CEDAE and the project steering committee. • Attend meetings and conferences promoted by partners to strengthen the project position and presence in Rio de Janeiro. • Undertake any other duties and responsibilities within the incumbent's expertise that can be reasonably expected to help maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of UN- Habitat's response to urban development issues. • Perform other duties which may be requested by the supervisor. The consultant will be responsible for completing all courses and training activities that are indicated to him/her by his/her supervisor. The security course BSAFE, from UNDSS, is required to be accredited during the first month of employment. The consultant will be responsible for his/her own security, so the person should get familiarized with United Nations security mechanisms and comply with them according to the Framework of Accountability for the United Nations Security Management System.

Education Required: • Bachelor in Communications, Social Production or related fields is required, or additional three (3) years of relevant experience to the post, beyond the requirement. Work experience: • A minimum of four (4) years of experience in cultural production is required. • Experience in project management is desirable. • Experience with water and sanitation is desirable. • Previous experience working in the United Nations is desirable. Skills: • Good computer skills in Windows and Office packages and Web search engines are required. • Goods skills in AutoCAD e GIS technologies is desirable. • Good handling of technological tools and use of software and online platforms is desirable. • Good handling of online event and conference tools is desirable.

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat, and Spanish is the working language of the Regional Office. • For the post advertised, fluency in Portuguese is required. • Working knowledge of Spanish and/or English is desirable.

Travel details: Applicable The consultant must be available to travel to the places related to the activities in the country, if requested by the Head of Brazil Office. Missions will be coordinated and financed by UN-Habitat, according to the United Nations travel rules and guidelines. Remuneration LICA 2 UNOPS Salary Scale. Notes Appointment against this post is on local basis and only nationals from Brazil or external candidates who hold a permanent visa in Brazil may apply.  The extension of this contract is subject to availability of funds and/or performance. Any contract extension is not automatic.   It is required for all the curricular information to be inserted into the system, which may take a few hours. Only complete applications in English will be considered.    All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. Due to the volume of applications received, receipt of applications cannot be acknowledged individually. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.  Applications should be submitted through INSPIRA and must include all documents required at the system, please be ready to include the following information at the “Candidate Profile” (CP) at Inspira:    • Cover memo (maximum 1 page) • Educational Background (incl. dates) • Professional Experience (assignments, tasks, achievements, duration by years/ months) • Expertise and preferences regarding location of potential assignments • Other Experience and Expertise (e.g., Internships/ voluntary work, etc.) * * Please note that Internships, self-employment, and part-time count as 50%. In addition to it, note experience not relevant to the position will not be considered. All applications should be submitted to: Inspira    UN-HABITAT does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. If you have any questions concerning people or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of these offices and requesting the payment of a fee, please contact: recruitment@unon.org.

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