Consultant geoprocessing – Rio de Janeiro/RJ

Rio de Janeiro
Temporário
Engenheiro Agrônomo
Engenheiro Ambiental
Geógrafo

Responsibilities

• Under the overall supervision of the National Officer for Brazil and the Project Coordinator, the Consultant (geoprocessing) will:
  • Deliver a Work Plan for the consultancy;
  • Desk review of different methodologies for the development and implementation of urban park management plans;
  • Participate in meetings with UN-Habitat and other partners;
  • Organize and facilitate workshops and public hearings with civil society, together with the team of consultants hired for the development of management plans;
  • Discuss the Work Plan and the expected results of the management plans with members of UN-Habitat São Paulo;
  • Assess available data, prioritized information, needs and develop recommendations;
  • Conduct fieldwork at the 8 urban parks, as requested by the leading consultant;
  • Identify and analyze the fundamental urban, historical, social, and environmental values and key issues of the 8 urban parks;
  • Develop a zoning proposal, with related rules, regulations, and guidelines for each of the 8 urban parks;
  • Deliver detailed documentation for the fauna and flora of the 8 management plans, including the concept, references, and methodologies used in the project;
  • Create content for theoretical and practical training, including reading materials and a presentation about the management plan;
  • Deliver technical information and materials and perform other duties which may be requested by the supervisor.

Required

• Bachelor´s degree in Geography or related fields is required.
• Postgraduate degree (Lato sensu of stricto sensu) in any field related to social and environmental issues in protected areas or additional four (4) years of relevant experience to the post, beyond the requirement.

Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience on social and environmental assessment, and/or protected areas or park management, and/or urban planning;
• Experience in organizing and leading fieldworks;
• Experience in implementation of participatory workshops and its methodologies is highly desirable;
• Experience in protected areas or park management, urban planning, and civil society relationship is desirable.
• Professional or academic experience on themes related to public policies, public administration, sustainability, social and urban development, public spaces, articulation, and coordination of stakeholders on implementation of policies and projects is an asset.