Field coordinator – Niterói/RJ

Responsabilidades

• Implement project’s field activities in the territories under his/her responsibility, guiding the work of Field Supervisors and, through them, of Field Agents on workplans, priorities, procedures, deliverables and deadlines, in line with the approved workplan, methodologies and quality standards.
• Plan, with Programme Coordination and Field Supervisors, the entry into new territories, the closure of data collection in completed ones and the allocation of field teams; identify coverage gaps, particularly in door-to-door surveying, and implement strategies to ensure full territorial coverage.
• Monitor the administration of socioeconomic questionnaires and the application of the housing mapping methodology, reviewing on the designated platform the quality, consistency and completeness of the data and the number of questionnaires administered, ensuring that corrective actions are taken and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to the outreach and community mobilization strategies and facilitate community events and meetings in the territories, collaborating with the Municipality of Niterói, particularly the Municipal Secretariat of Housing and Land Regularization, as well as other public agencies, community leaders, local institutions and families.
• Ensure that field teams comply with safety protocols and United Nations security mechanisms, including the proper use of electronic equipment, uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and that field incidents are reported and addressed in accordance with the Programme’s guidelines.
• Ensure that field activities comply with a empresa’s standards and ethical principles, including informed consent, confidentiality and the protection of personal data in line with Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD), and promote inclusive, safe and participatory approaches that respect diversity and the dignity of families and communities.
• Monitor implementation progress, identifying risks, bottlenecks, delays and emerging operational needs, recommending adjustments to workplans, methodologies and field strategies, and providing field-based inputs to the project’s planning, monitoring, evaluation and learning processes.
• Review and consolidate the reports submitted by Field Supervisors and prepare regular consolidated reports on activities in the territories, covering progress, challenges, risks, lessons learned and recommendations.
• Review, verify and clear the Monthly Activity Reports of Field Supervisors and Field Agents, keep an up-to-date record of their leave and absences, verify the supporting documentation, and inform Programme Coordination and the administrative area for contract and payment management.
• Identify training needs and contribute to the training and onboarding of Field Supervisors and Field Agents on methodologies, data collection tools, ethical standards and safety.
• Facilitate information flows between field teams, Programme Coordination, technical areas and project counterparts, ensuring that decisions, field records, reports and databases are properly documented and organized.
• Attend meetings and conferences promoted by a empresa and the project’s partners as requested.
• Ensure compliance with a empresa’s quality standards and project requirements, ensuring consistency with institutional guidelines, methodologies and expected outcomes.
• Develop reports following ABNT guidelines, ensuring alignment with a empresa’s quality standards and project requirements.
• Ensure the adoption of ethical principles in the course of the consultancy, particularly regarding active listening, respect for diversity and the promotion of a safe, inclusive and participatory learning environment.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Head of the Brazil Office or Programme Coordination, consistent with the functions of the position.
• Complete all courses and training activities indicated by his/her supervisor, including the BSAFE security course from UNDSS, which is required to be accredited during the first month of employment.
• Be responsible for his/her own security, getting familiarized with United Nations security mechanisms and complying with them according to the Framework of Accountability for the United Nations Security Management System.
• Contribute to the documentation, organization and dissemination of relevant technical knowledge and lessons learned related to the assignment.
• Support the preparation of tools, templates and reference materials that facilitate effective project implementation.
• Ensure information, records and documentation produced under the assignment are properly organized and made available to authorized personnel.
• Promote knowledge-sharing and collaboration among project teams while ensuring compliance with applicable confidentiality and data protection requirements.

Requisitos

• QUALIFICAÇÕES MÍNIMAS
  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, International Relations, Urban Planning, Geography, Sociology, Economics, Development Studies, Environmental Studies, Architecture, Engineering or other related fields, or additional three (3) years of relevant experience to the post beyond the requirement.
  • Minimum of four (4) years of experience in themes related to community mobilization, application of questionnaires, surveys and/or interviews in Brazil.
  • Experience in fieldwork supervision.
  • Good computer skills in Windows and Office packages and web search engines.
  • Good handling of technological tools and use of software and online platforms.
  • Fluency in Portuguese.
  • Professionalism: demonstrates professional competence and mastery of financial management principles and practices; applies sound judgment; shows persistence in meeting commitments and achieving results; demonstrates integrity and accountability.
  • Planning and organization: develops clear goals and priorities; identifies priority activities and assignments; allocates appropriate time and resources for completing work and meeting deadlines.
  • Communication: speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others and responds appropriately; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping stakeholders informed.
  • Teamwork: works collaboratively with colleagues and partners to achieve organizational goals; values diversity; contributes to an inclusive and respectful work environment.
• QUALIFICAÇÕES PREFERENCIAIS
  • Previous experience working in the United Nations.
  • Good knowledge of project management methodologies.

Marcado como: Coleta de Dados, Desenvolvimento Sustentável, Desenvolvimento Urbano, Planejamento Urbano, Projetos Socioambientais, Regularização Fundiária, Supervisão