Urban Policy And Implementation Specialist

GloJobs; Rio de Janeiro; On-site; BRL 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

UN-Habitat is seeking an Urban Policy and Implementation Specialist in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to advance sustainable urban development in line with the New Urban Agenda and the 2030 Agenda. The role focuses on policy design, program delivery, and coordination with national and local authorities.

The successful candidate will work within UN-Habitat's mandate to promote inclusive, resilient, and livable cities, contributing to housing, urban planning, and sustainable development goals at

Job description

Urban Policy and Implementation Specialist at UN.

Grade: CO-N.

Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Application deadline: 6 November 2026.

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, as well as local authorities and other partners for the implementation of the UN-Habitat Strategic Plan 2026-2029, 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.