Mission and objectives

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) works in approximately 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty and the reduction of inequality and exclusion. The program helps countries to developing policies, leadership skills, partnership skills, institutional capacities, and to building resilience to sustainable development results. UNDP implements several projects in different areas, offering its partners technical, operational and management assistance through access to methodologies, specialized knowledge, specialized advice and a wide international network of technical cooperation. To contribute to human development, poverty reduction and the country’s growth in priority areas, UNDP Brazil has a constant mission to align its services with the needs of a dynamic, multifaceted and diverse country. The projects are carried out in partnership with the Brazilian government, international financial institutions, the private sector and civil society. As countries around the world seek new ways to address complex and interconnected challenges—such as crises, economic stagnation, inequality, and poverty—the promotion of clean and affordable energy, the protection of the environment, and the preservation of the climate system have become central priorities. In this context, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), as a frontier knowledge organization for sustainable development within the United Nations Development System, aims to develop integrated responses to these challenges, acting as a convening platform for collective action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In addition to multilateral and bilateral partnerships, UNDP provides countries with specialized technical services in eligibility assessment, programme/project formulation and implementation, capacity development, policy advice, advocacy, technical assistance, training and technology transfer, co-financing mobilization, implementation oversight, results management and evaluation, performance-based payments, and knowledge management services. The UNDP Brazil Country Office is a key development partner of the Brazilian government, supporting national and subnational public and private institutions, as well as civil society, in building a more sustainable and inclusive society. This support strengthens democratic institutions, improves governance effectiveness, reduces poverty and inequality, and addresses issues related to climate change and biodiversity. In line with the 2024–2027 Country Programme Document (CPD) and the priorities of the SDGs, UNDP Brazil’s programme portfolio is organized into three mutually reinforcing pillars: • Inclusive Socioeconomic Development: poverty reduction, social policies, livelihoods, public–private partnerships, inclusive markets, and growth. • Sustainable Environmental Development: nature-based solutions for development, biodiversity and climate change, sustainable production, energy efficiency, and chemical disaster risk reduction, among others. • Governance and Justice for Development: violence prevention, justice, transparency, anti-corruption, human rights, and local capacity development.

Context

Task Description

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Officers of the Sustainable Environmental Development Unit and the technical coordination of the BIP Secretariat at BNDES, the UN Volunteer will: I. Operational Support: • Support and monitor the execution of strategic and operational plans for the project, including timelines, resource allocation, and monitoring mechanisms. • Act as focal point for operational matters related to project implementation, ensuring effective communication and information alignment. • Assist in organizing and managing administrative and financial processes, including procurement plans, budget control, payment follow-up, and partner reporting. • Manage project documentation (letters, memos, files) in physical and cloud-based platforms (SharePoint, Teams). II. Procurement and Contracting Support: • Assist in the preparation of terms of reference and in the review and approval process of contracted deliverables. • Participate in training sessions to improve processes and ensure compliance with UNDP methodologies. III. Technical and Event Support: • Support technical meetings and contribute to the preparation and validation of project outputs. • Conduct research, compile relevant data, and draft/review sections of technical reports. • Support the organization of events, seminars, workshops, training, and technical meetings, including related logistics. • Prepare meeting minutes, event reports, and other written outputs, ensuring proper documentation of discussions and decisions. IV. Knowledge Management: • Support the systematization and sharing of knowledge generated within the project. • Contribute to the development of workflows and procedures for effective knowledge management. • Assist in the preparation of knowledge products such as reports, publications, and assessments. • Document lessons learned to support continuous improvement processes. V. Administrative and Data Management Support: • Assist in managing the project’s database, ensuring proper organization and accessibility of information. • Participate in relevant events and exchange activities, representing the project when required.

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