Overview
The Field Agent will support the implementation of the "Inclusive and Sustainable Rio" project by mobilizing and raising public awareness about urban and climate resilience towards non-structural actions to reduce disaster risks.
Key Responsibilities
- Actively participate in field operations, performing specific roles in communications, reception, and geological risk monitoring.
- Support organizing and safely guiding the community during emergency evacuations.
- Provide basic first aid guidance and support quick and effective communication during emergencies.
- Monitor warning signs and threats in risky areas, contributing to disaster prevention.
- Support shelter operations at support points assisting in organizing, structuring, and addressing community needs.
- Work closely with the Local Manager and other team members, efficiently completing assigned tasks.
- Report difficulties and results to the Local Manager in charge.
- Work directly with the local community, providing support and necessary information during field activities.
- Promote awareness of existing risks and safe practices in emergency situations.
- Assist in organizing materials, equipment, and resources needed for operations.
- Ensure the preservation of equipment and compliance with operational protocols.
- Strictly follow safety guidelines and standards established for field activities.
- Identify risky situations during operations and take action to mitigate potential harm.
- Contribute to the collection and recording of information in the field, helping in the preparation of reports on performed activities.
- Share operational feedback and practical suggestions to improve day-to-day activities.
- Contribute to evaluating field action execution, identifying improvement opportunities, and proposing adjustments.
- Help identify and manage potential conflicts during field operations, seeking quick and effective solutions.
- Adapt execution strategies according to territorial specifics or unforeseen circumstances.
- Contribute to identify and report training needs/adjustments.
- Support the training team in planning and delivery of community training activities.
- Develop activities to strengthen community resilience and implement actions to mitigate environmental impacts and reduce disaster risks.
- Act to expand educational actions to promote a culture of resilience.
- Produce monthly reports on personal work activities.
- Produce detailed weekly reports on field activities, including faced challenges.
- Perform any other duties that may be requested by the supervisor.
- Complete all courses and training activities indicated by the supervisor.
- Complete the BSAFE security course from UNDSS during the first month of employment.
Required Experience
- Experience in social mobilization activities.
- Social work in slums and urban communities.
- Community organization in emergency contexts, and/or disaster prevention is desirable.
- Experience working in an inter-institutional environment, project management, monitoring-evaluation; approaches and strategies regarding good urban governance and local and regional development.
Qualifications
- High School diploma is required, or additional two (2) years of relevant experience to the post, beyond the requirement.
- Training courses in first aid or risk management are desirable.
