Urbanist

United Nations - UN | Consultant | United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Closing: 15 Jan 2026 4 days remaining
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; REMOTE, REMOTE

Overview

The Urbanist will support the implementation of the "Urban Qualification in a Key Neighborhood of Belo Horizonte" project, focusing on improving municipal infrastructure and tools for social housing and urban planning.


Tasks Summary
  • Review program, layout, 3D modeling, façade elements, and preliminary architectural and urbanistic design.
  • Analyze and review basic architectural projects regarding dimensioning, urbanism, thermal comfort, ventilation, acoustics, energy efficiency, and material specifications.
  • Prepare reports and technical analyses on basic architectural and urbanistic projects.
  • Analyze, review, and propose changes to technical drawings to ensure quality standards.
  • Apply advanced analysis techniques to propose solutions to architecture-related problems and project compatibility.
  • Provide technical guidance to designers, planners, engineers, and architects.
  • Collaborate with team members to prepare necessary technical project documents.
  • Participate in meetings with the technical team.
  • Perform other technical support tasks as required.
  • Complete indicated training activities, including the BSAFE security course within the first month.

Experience Requirements

Experience in reviewing architectural and urbanistic projects; experience in providing technical guidance to designers, planners, engineers, and architects.


Qualification Requirements
Other Details

Contract Duration: Eleven (11) months

Work Modality: Home based

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