Consultant for Needs Assessment (Capacity Building)

United Nations - UN United Nations Human Settlements Programme

Consultant Closes 18 Apr 2026 6 days left

Overview

Consultant required to assess capacity-building needs for professionals involved in social housing technical assistance in the State of São Paulo. The role supports the implementation of a project aimed at equipping professionals with skills to implement sustainable and equitable housing solutions.


Key Responsibilities
  • Develop a methodology for capacity-building needs assessment based on UN-Habitat guidelines.
  • Prepare questionnaires for needs assessments.
  • Apply questionnaires to professionals and global south partners.
  • Map key stakeholders for questionnaire application and interviews.
  • Support mapping and selection of strategic partners in Global South countries.
  • Compile, systematise, and analyse collected data.
  • Prepare an Assessment Report identifying priority topics, international good practices, and opportunities for strengthening and exchange.
  • Support the development of the Monitoring and Evaluation Strategy.
  • Participate in field work missions as required.
  • Complete all indicated training activities, including BSAFE security course.
Required Experience
  • A minimum of four (4) years of experience in data collection, analysis, and survey development is required.
  • Experience with social housing is desirable.
  • Experience with community engagement is desirable.
  • Experience in the social area and in coordinating fieldwork, preferably in the public sector, is desirable.
  • Previous experience working in the United Nations is desirable.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture and Urbanism, Geography, Economy, Statistics, Public Administration, Sociology or related fields is required, or additional three (3) years of relevant experience to the post, beyond the requirement.
  • Postgraduate degree (Lato Sensu or Stricto Sensu) in Architecture and Urbanism, Geography, Economy, Sociology, Public Policy, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Statistics or related fields is desirable.
Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in Portuguese is required.
Languages Preferred
Working knowledge of English is desirable.
Contract Duration
Six (6) months
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
LICA 2 (part-time 36%) - BRL: 17.000,00 (Total net amount) Payment 1: Upon delivery and approval of Products 1 and 2 (BRL: 6.000,00) Payment 2: Upon delivery and approval of Product 3 and 4 (BRL: 4.000,00) Payment 3: Upon delivery and approval of Products 5 (BRL: 7.000,00)
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