Civil Engineer (Technical Support)

Civil Engineer (Technical Support) UNHABITAT - United Nations Human Settlements Programme Belo Horizonte, Brazil National CON level Speaks English, French, Portuguese, Spanish Application deadline: April 05, 2026 Closed Apply Summary by Impactpool The Civil Engineer (Technical Support) will report to the Head of Brazil Office and collaborate closely with UN-Habitat’s operational and technical teams. This role involves providing technical advice, evaluating projects, and coordinating the implementation of activities related to urban development in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The engineer will ensure projects meet deadlines, budgets, and quality standards while engaging with local partners and stakeholders. The position requires a strong background in civil engineering, particularly in urban-related themes, and a commitment to sustainable development. Candidate Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related fields Postgraduate Degree in Geotechnical or Sanitary Engineering or 4 years of relevant experience Minimum 6 years of engineering experience on urban themes in Brazil Experience in drainage or slope containment projects Experience in sustainable urbanization for informal settlements Good computer skills in Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook Fluency in Portuguese Working knowledge of English or Spanish is desirable Result of Service The Civil Engineer (Technical Support) reports to the Head of Brazil Office. He/she shall duly and timely perform his/her obligations, under this Term of Reference. The consultant will work in close collaboration with UN-Habitat’s operational and technical teams. Work Location Belo Horizonte, Brazil Expected duration Six (6) months, with possibility of renewal Duties and Responsibilities Background The main mandate of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is to promote sustainable development of human settlements and policies conducive to adequate housing for all. Within this framework, UN-Habitat supports central and state governments, local authorities, and other partners for the implementation of the Habitat Agenda, the 2030 Agenda, with the Sustainable Development Goals and the New Urban Agenda. UN-Habitat helps the urban poor by transforming cities into safer, more inclusive, compact, integrated, resilient, and connected places with better opportunities where everyone can live with dignity. It works with organizations at every level, including all spheres of government, civil society, and the private sector to help build, manage, plan, and finance sustainable urban development. The Regional Office for Latin American and the Caribbean – ROLAC – is based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Agency puts emphasis on developing and managing activities in the host country. Indeed, for the past years, UN-Habitat has expanded its portfolio in Brazil by working with the three tiers of government to support the formulation and implementation of more effective, sustainable, participative, and socially fairer urban economic, social, and environmental policies. Through a partnership with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and the Municipality of Belo Horizonte, UN-Habitat is working as Implementing Agency to implement the project named “Urban Qualification in a Key Neighborhood of Belo Horizonte.” UN-Habitat will focus on the outcome "Improved Belo Horizonte Municipal infrastructure and tools to develop effective options for social housing and urban planning in Izidora,” which aims to enable Izidora´s population to have safe and sustainable access to community infrastructure and affordable housing. The region of Izidora corresponds to an area of about 9.5 km², in the northern vector of the city, next to the southern border of the city of Santa Luzia. This area is in the largest green area of the city, counting around 280 water sources and 64 creeks, including part of the watershed Belo Horizonte’s main water source. Part of Izidora has been squatted and is divided into four urban informal settlements - Esperança, Vitória, Helena Greco and Rosa Leão – totalizing approximately 1.5 km² and hosting about 4,200 precarious homes (which could be up to 7,000 families, given that there are no precise numbers since 2010), with families in situations of extreme poverty and without any available public infrastructure and relative services, as many Brazilian cities. During the Habitat III Conference in 2016, Izidora was highlighted as one of the most serious urban land conflicts in Latin America. Therefore, the new efforts of the municipality are a recognition of the issues, as well as the urgency of acting. The interest of the Municipal Administration is to implement works and actions so that Izidora becomes a model under the principles of sustainability and resilience. This is a chance to promote an innovative experience in using the precepts of the New Urban Agenda (NUA) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at local level to reverse a situation of socioeconomic and territorial vulnerability. To properly implement this project, a Civil Engineer (Technical Support) is required to ensure the good execution of the work programme. Report to UN-Habitat Manager The Civil Engineer (Technical Support) reports to the Head of Brazil Office, who will evaluate him/her. Responsibilities The Civil Engineer (Technical Support) will support the implementation of the project, and its activities, with the following responsibilities: a) Provide technical advice and support the execution of technical activities related to the project. b) Evaluate slope stabilization, retaining structures, and drainage projects. c) Provide managerial support and coordinate the overall implementation of the project’s work programme, including development, approval, and implementation of activities. d) Maintain close communication with counterparts and local partners, such as the governments, civil society organizations, universities, and private