UN jobs in Brazil 🇧🇷

Cocoa Value Chain Specialist

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇧🇷 Brazil

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is seeking a Cocoa Value Chain Specialist for a 12-month National Project Personnel (NPP) contract based in Porto Velho, Brazil. This role supports the UNJP/BRA/100/UNJ project, which aims to empower women entrepreneurs and family farmers through an inclusive bioeconomy in Rondônia. The incumbent will oversee the implementation of activities focused on strengthening coffee and cocoa value chains, prioritizing women and smallholder farmers. Key responsibilities include providing technical guidance on sustainable cocoa production, agroforestry, and regenerative practices; leading the establishment of technological reference units for innovation and training; and designing gender-responsive capacity-building programs. The specialist will coordinate with public and private stakeholders, monitor field activities, and ensure alignment with sustainable bioeconomy principles and FAO standards. The role requires strong technical expertise in cocoa value chains, post-harvest processing, and rural development, alongside the ability to facilitate stakeholder engagement and deliver practical, field-based training to local communities.

Software Engineer specialized in in-situ/on-farm Genetic Resources

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations · 🇧🇷 Brazil

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is seeking a Software Engineer specialized in in-situ/on-farm Genetic Resources for a 12-month National Project Personnel (NPP) contract based in Brasilia, Brazil. The incumbent will develop and consolidate software and databases dedicated to genetic resources, specifically testing, validating, and deploying the Aleloinsitu system in a live web production environment. Key responsibilities include designing and maintaining Geographic Information Systems (GIS), implementing advanced spatial interaction features (marker clustering, heat maps), and developing interactive dashboards using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript libraries like Chart.js or D3.js. The role requires integrating geospatial libraries (Leaflet/OpenLayers) with Java APIs and PostgreSQL databases, ensuring performance optimization for mobile devices, and developing APIs for data interoperability. The candidate must possess a university degree in Software Engineering or IT, along with at least three years of professional experience in software development using Java, PostgreSQL, and NetBeans. The position demands working knowledge of Spanish and/or English and Portuguese, and is restricted to Brazilian nationals. The role supports the Benefit-sharing Fund's project on plant genetic resources conservation, aligning with global commitments to agrobiodiversity and food security.

Project Analyst (Office Based) [Open to internal and external applicants]

United Nations Development Programme · 🇧🇷 Brasilia, Brazil

Programme Coordinator

United Nations Human Settlements Programme · 🇧🇷 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Communications Analyst

United Nations Human Settlements Programme · 🇧🇷 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

The Communications Analyst supports the 'Vida Nova no Morro' project in Niterói, Brazil, aimed at sustainable urban development in informal settlements. The role involves developing and implementing communication strategies, advocacy campaigns, and media relations to engage stakeholders including local governments, civil society, and the UN system. Key responsibilities include creating content for digital platforms, managing social media, producing visual materials, and coordinating with the UN-Habitat Brazil communications team. The ideal candidate possesses strong writing skills in Portuguese, experience in communications within the Brazilian context, and familiarity with urban issues. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with a preference for postgraduate qualifications and UN system experience. The consultant works under UNOPS, reporting to the Head of the Brazil Office, and must comply with UN security protocols.

Data Analyst

United Nations Human Settlements Programme · 🇧🇷 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is seeking a Data Analyst consultant for a ten-month term in Niterói, Brazil, to support the 'Vida Nova no Morro' project. This initiative aims to strengthen data systems and institutional capacities for sustainable urban development in informal settlements. The consultant will work closely with operational teams to develop, validate, and analyze urban indicators and geospatial data. Key responsibilities include extracting data from public databases, processing spatial analysis, generating thematic maps, and managing geospatial data ingestion to ensure quality and integrity. The role involves supporting research on favelas, revising spatial documents, and organizing capacity-building activities for government and UN-Habitat staff. The consultant must provide technical support for data collection and analysis, document project activities, and manage administrative tasks to meet deadlines and budget constraints. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, proficiency in GIS software and programming languages like R or Python, and experience in urban policy and project management within Brazil. Fluency in Portuguese is mandatory, with good command of English and Spanish desirable. The position requires adherence to UN security protocols and the ability to travel within the country as needed.

Administrative Analyst

United Nations Human Settlements Programme · 🇧🇷 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

The Administrative Analyst provides comprehensive administrative, operational, and project support to the UN-Habitat Brazil Office in Rio de Janeiro. Reporting to the Head of the Office, the consultant facilitates project implementation by managing documentation, organizing meetings and events, and supporting financial compliance and budget monitoring. Key duties include drafting official correspondence in Portuguese, assisting with recruitment processes, maintaining office inventory, and ensuring data accessibility. The role requires close collaboration with local governments, civil society, and technical teams to advance sustainable urban development goals. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational skills, proficiency in MS Office and digital platforms, and a solid understanding of administrative procedures. Fluency in Portuguese and working knowledge of English are essential. The position is a 10-month consultancy with potential extension, requiring travel within Brazil and adherence to UN security protocols.

Data Assistant

United Nations Human Settlements Programme · 🇧🇷 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Programme Analyst

United Nations Human Settlements Programme · 🇧🇷 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Operations Analyst (Admin & Finance)

United Nations Human Settlements Programme · 🇧🇷 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

The Operations Analyst (Admin & Finance) is a six-month consultancy role based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, reporting to the Head of the Brazil Office within UN-Habitat. The consultant supports the administrative and financial implementation of urban development projects, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, donor agreements, and internal controls. Key responsibilities include budget planning and monitoring, processing financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, and preparing financial reports for stakeholders. The role requires strong organizational skills to manage audits, streamline financial processes, and facilitate communication between programme teams and finance units. The ideal candidate possesses a bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus four years of professional experience in public administration or international organizations, with demonstrated expertise in admin and financial issues. Proficiency in Portuguese and English is mandatory, while Spanish is desirable. The position demands high professionalism, planning abilities, and effective communication skills in a multicultural environment. The consultant must also complete mandatory security training and be available for domestic travel as requested.

Finance Manager

United Nations Human Settlements Programme · 🇧🇷 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

The Finance Manager provides high-quality financial management support to the UN-Habitat Brazil portfolio, ensuring timely delivery of outputs and effective management, monitoring, reporting, and compliance of project resources. Reporting to the Head of the Brazil Office, the incumbent coordinates financial planning, budget monitoring, donor financial management, and implementing partner oversight. Key responsibilities include providing strategic financial guidance, strengthening internal controls, reviewing financial records for accuracy and compliance with UN regulations and IPSAS, and preparing financial analyses for senior management. The role involves coordinating vendor and consultant payments, supporting budget preparation and execution, and managing donor-funded project finances. The Finance Manager also supports audit processes, risk management, and capacity building for project teams on financial policies. The position requires advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The incumbent must ensure compliance with donor agreements and organizational policies while promoting accountability and transparency. This is a six-month contract with possible extension, based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Technical Metropolitan Coordinator (CITinova II Project)

United Nations Environment Programme · 🇧🇷 Brasilia, Brazil

The Technical Metropolitan Coordinator for the CITinova II Project serves as the primary focal point for coordinating and monitoring technical activities within the Metropolitan Region of Florianópolis, Brazil. Reporting to the UNEP Brazil Office Representative and collaborating with the MCTI National Directorate, the role involves managing project implementation, ensuring compliance with work plans and budgets, and overseeing technical consultancies. Key responsibilities include stakeholder engagement with government bodies, civil society, and the private sector; facilitating workshops and advisory groups; and contributing to monitoring, reporting, and knowledge management. The coordinator ensures gender equality integration and supports communication efforts. This consultancy is a full-time, 12-month position based at the MCTI local office in Florianópolis, requiring strong technical coordination skills in sustainable urban development and environmental management.

Technical Analyst in Jurisdictional REDD (Office Based) [Open to internal and external applicants]

United Nations Development Programme · 🇧🇷 Brasilia, Brazil

The Technical Analyst will provide technical assistance for the FOLHA project, supporting jurisdictional REDD+ implementation in the Brazilian Amazon. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and monitoring social and environmental safeguards in alignment with ART/TREES standards and national frameworks. The role involves analyzing state-level safeguard systems, developing documentation (SIS, safeguard summaries), and facilitating benefit-sharing mechanisms. The analyst will engage with subnational governments, Indigenous Peoples, and Local Communities (IPLCs), and support capacity-building activities, training, and knowledge management. The position requires strong technical expertise in REDD+ safeguards, environmental policy, and regulatory frameworks, particularly within the Brazilian context. The analyst will work under the Project Manager and Program Officer, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-integrity forest finance access for Amazonian states.

Associado (a) de Gestão do Conhecimento (1 vaga) (Home Based)- [Open to internal and external applicants]

United Nations Development Programme · 🇧🇷 Brasilia, Brazil

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking a Knowledge Management Associate for the 'Justiça Plural' program, a partnership with Brazil's National Council of Justice. This home-based role focuses on developing and implementing knowledge management strategies to amplify the program's impact on human rights, socio-environmental protection, and access to justice for vulnerable populations. The incumbent will document processes, systematize lessons learned, and produce technical publications, reports, and educational materials. Key responsibilities include monitoring program results, coordinating with institutional partners, supporting events and training, and ensuring the dissemination of knowledge. The role requires strong strategic thinking, project management, and data analysis skills to support the program's alignment with the 2030 Agenda. The candidate will work remotely from anywhere in Brazil, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to strengthen judicial capacities and promote social inclusion.

Associado (a) de Gestão (5 vagas) (Home Based)- [Open to internal and external applicants]

United Nations Development Programme · 🇧🇷 Brasilia, Brazil

UNDP is hiring five Home-Based Management Associates to support the BRA/25/025 project, a partnership with Brazil's National Council of Justice (CNJ) aimed at strengthening cybersecurity and transparency within the judiciary. The role involves supporting project governance across technical, operational, monitoring, and communication units. Key responsibilities include assisting in the implementation and monitoring of cybersecurity action plans, developing agile project management frameworks, tracking project deliverables, and documenting solutions. The associate will also support knowledge management, produce strategic reports, and assist in team management activities such as onboarding and performance evaluations. The position requires close collaboration with CNJ, UNDP, and partner institutions to ensure institutional security, inter-institutional cooperation, and efficient judicial processes. The ideal candidate possesses strong project management, data analysis, and public administration skills, with a focus on cybersecurity governance. Fluency in Portuguese is required, and basic English is desirable. The role is remote, requiring adequate home office infrastructure.

Public Policy Monitoring Indicators Consultant

United Nations Human Settlements Programme · 🇧🇷 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

The Public Policy Monitoring Indicators Consultant will design and deliver a training course on public policy monitoring indicators for government officials in the State of Alagoas, Brazil. This role supports the 'Visão Alagoas 2030' project, aiming to strengthen institutional capacity for evidence-informed decision-making and sustainable urban development. The consultant is responsible for developing training materials, delivering in-person sessions in Maceió, and systematizing results. The role requires expertise in monitoring and evaluation, indicator development, and integrating SDGs into public planning. The consultant must ensure the integration of gender, urban safety, and right-to-the-city approaches. The position is home-based with required travel to Maceió for two cohorts of approximately 50 participants each. The consultant reports to the Head of the Brazil Office and must adhere to UN-Habitat's quality standards and security protocols. The contract is for four months, with specific deliverables including a training package and an activity report. The role demands strong pedagogical skills, knowledge of public management practices in Brazil, and proficiency in Portuguese. It involves close collaboration with UN-Habitat teams and state government partners to enhance public policy planning and monitoring capabilities.

WBG Pioneer - Outcomes intern

World Bank Group · 🇧🇷 Brasilia, Brazil

The World Bank Group seeks an Outcomes Intern for its WBG Pioneer program, based in Brasilia, Brazil, to support the Latin America and Caribbean Region's Farming and Agribusiness Department. The intern will assist the Brazil SCLAG team in implementing the AgriConnect initiative, a flagship program aimed at transforming agrifood systems and supporting family farmers. Key responsibilities include formatting mission reports and implementation status reports, contributing to project documentation such as PADs and PCNs, and participating in technical meetings to track project progress. The role involves collecting and analyzing data related to project preparation and supervision, as well as creating visual aids like graphs and tables for analytical documents on agriculture and rural development in Brazil. The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in a postgraduate (Master’s or PhD) program or is in the fifth year of an undergraduate degree, with an academic background aligned with the role's requirements. The candidate must demonstrate strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, along with effective written and verbal communication abilities. Proficiency in English is required, and additional languages may be beneficial. The intern will work in a diverse, team-based environment, reporting to a Senior Agriculture Economist. This is a no-fee internship offering a high-impact learning experience at the heart of global development, focusing on ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity through sustainable agricultural practices.

Judicialización del Beneficio de Prestación Continuada (BPC/LOAS) en los tribunales federales: análisis a gran escala de patrones y determinantes

Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean · 🇧🇷 Brasilia, Brazil

This consultancy involves developing an automated workflow to collect and analyze federal court proceedings related to the Benefício de Prestação Continuada (BPC/LOAS) social benefit in Brazil. The role requires using web scraping, large language models (LLMs), and administrative data cross-referencing to investigate judicialization patterns, case outcome determinants, and claimant profiles. The consultant will design a structured and vector database, calculate procedural metrics (duration, success rates, appeals), and produce a national analytical report with evidence-based policy recommendations to improve INSS administrative procedures and reduce litigation. The work aims to support future public platforms for monitoring BPC judicialization and includes delivering source code and datasets. The position is based in Brasília for a duration of 360 days, requiring fluency in Portuguese and strong technical skills in data analysis, Python, and computational methods applied to legal or social science research.

WBG Pioneer - Infrastructure Intern

World Bank Group · 🇧🇷 Sao Paulo, Brazil

The World Bank Group's Infrastructure Internship program offers undergraduate and postgraduate students a high-impact learning experience within the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, this role supports the Infrastructure department, a strategic priority focused on improving access to efficient, reliable, and affordable infrastructure in emerging markets. The intern will work alongside senior team members on investment activities across sectors such as power, mining, transport, telecommunications, and water. Key responsibilities include reviewing and analyzing historical and projected financial statements, creating and analyzing financial models, and conducting industry, integrity (KYC), and market research. The intern will assist in business development by preparing indicative proposals and investment committee materials. They will also support the structuring, negotiation, and closing of new transactions, as well as the monitoring of investments, including compliance with financial, environmental, and legal requirements. The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and financial modeling, and the ability to evaluate complex financial information. The ideal candidate is currently enrolled in or in the final year of an undergraduate or postgraduate program, possesses 1+ years of relevant experience in finance or infrastructure, and is fluent in English and either Portuguese or Spanish. This internship provides exposure to private sector development, project finance, and cross-border investments, aiming to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity.

Public Policy Evaluation Consultant (Public Internship Programme)

United Nations Human Settlements Programme · 🇧🇷 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

The Public Policy Evaluation Consultant will conduct an independent evaluation of the 'Primeiro Emprego' Internship Programme, a state-level initiative in Alagoas, Brazil, aimed at youth employment and inclusion. Reporting to the Head of the Brazil Office, the consultant will assess the programme's relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, and coherence using OECD-DAC criteria. Key responsibilities include developing an inception report, mapping programme implementation, collecting data via questionnaires and interviews, conducting focus groups, and delivering draft and final evaluation reports. The role requires strong expertise in mixed-methods evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and public policy analysis within the Brazilian context. The consultant must ensure methodological rigor, adhere to UNEG standards, and maintain independence while collaborating with UN-Habitat and government stakeholders. The position is home-based with required travel within Brazil and a duration of five months.