Project Assistant

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.

The Sustainable Environmental Development Unit works in close coordination with other UNDP Brazil Programme teams to strengthen the project portfolio through technical and political support for the formulation, implementation, and monitoring of projects related to biodiversity, climate change, sustainable production, hazardous chemicals management, ozone layer protection, and other environmental priorities.

The Brazil Climate and Ecological Transformation Investment Platform BIP is a strategic initiative led by the Brazilian government through the Ministries of Finance; Development, Industry, Trade and Services; Environment and Climate Change; and Mines and Energy, in partnership with BNDES, Bloomberg Philanthropies, GFANZ, and other international partners. The Platform seeks to mobilize capital for projects that support Brazil’s ecological transition, focusing on nature-based solutions, the bioeconomy, industry, energy, and sustainable mobility. It also aims to foster public–private participation in developing projects aligned with the country’s climate targets and to deliver priority outcomes to be presented by the Brazilian government at the 30th Conference of the Parties to the UN Climate Change Convention (COP 30), strengthening Brazil’s international visibility and leadership in climate finance.

The BIP aims to mobilize capital for projects supporting Brazil’s ecological transition, focusing on nature-based solutions, bioeconomy, industry, energy, and sustainable mobility, and fostering public–private participation in projects aligned with the country’s climate targets.

This United Nations Volunteers (UNV) assignment is part of the “Brazil Climate and Ecological Transformation Investment Platform (BIP) – Strengthening Brazil’s climate and transition finance capacities,” a strategic initiative. The Project Assistant will support administrative, operational, and management services for the implementation of the “Brazil Climate and Ecological Transformation Investment Platform (BIP) – Strengthening Brazil’s Climate and Transition Finance Capacities” project.

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.