Event Audiovisual and Technical Coordination Consultant

Organisation: UN-Habitat - United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Location: Rio De Janeiro
Contract: C
Deadline: 13 November 2026

Result of Service

The incumbent will work in close collaboration with programme, operations and project teams to contribute to the achievement of project objectives and organizational priorities.

Work Location

São Paulo (SP), Brazil

Expected duration

Nine (9) months

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, as well as 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. UN-Habitat, the São Paulo Council of Architecture and Urbanism (Conselho de Arquitetura e Urbanismo de São Paulo - CAU/SP) and the Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC) are implementing the project “Building capacity and connections in Technical Assistance for Social Housing (ATHIS - Assistência Técnica de Habitação de Interesse Social)”, also known as ATHIS Network, with the objective of equipping professionals with the necessary skills to reduce the gap between policy and practice of ATHIS, ensuring that municipalities and institutions have the technical knowledge to implement sustainable and equitable housing solutions. Within the project’s activities is foreseen the planning, management and execution of a Forum on Technical Assistance for Social Housing (ATHIS), promoting South-South cooperation and knowledge exchange among professionals, communities, and government representatives from the Global South. The Forum is expected to take place in the city of São Paulo, in December 2026. It will run over two days, with an estimated audience of up to 1,000 people, followed by a third day dedicated to field visits to pre-selected ATHIS projects, limited to 100 participants. To properly implement the above-mentioned project, an Event Audiovisual and Technical Coordination Consultant is required. Report to UN-Habitat Manager The consultant reports to the Head of Brazil Office, who will evaluate him/her. Responsibilities The consultant will contribute to the implementation of the project, and its activities, with the following responsibilities: a) Lead and oversee the delivery of all audiovisual and technical services for the event, including sound, lighting, video, projection, recording, broadcasting, and transmission, ensuring high standards of quality. b) Work under the coordination of the Senior Events Coordinator and deliver the technical and audiovisual requirements established in the approved Work Plan, ensuring that deadlines and specifications are met. c) Lead, coordinate and oversee all audiovisual and technical activities throughout the planning, pre-production, execution and post-event, providing crisis management and agile decision-making during execution. d) Contribute to the recruitment and coordination of the technical crew, service providers, and suppliers to ensure the smooth execution of their services. e) Plan and oversee technical infrastructures (sound, lighting, video, projection, streaming) and technical specifications, assembly and disassembly of equipment. f) Coordinate with the Relationship and Digital Experience Coordinator by setting up and managing broadcasting, filming, and hybrid transmission of activities, performing technical troubleshooting before, during and after the event. g) Ensure that the necessary licenses and regulations required for the audiovisual and technical necessities are present and in place. h) Conduct on-site technical visits as required, including guided tours with the UN-Habitat team and project partners. i) Document and report on technical and audiovisual activities, issues and deliverables, as required and within agreed deadlines. j) Attend meetings and conferences promoted by UN-Habitat and the project’s partners as requested. k) Have compliance with UN-Habitat quality standards and project requirements, ensuring consistency with institutional guidelines, methodologies and expected outcomes. l) Develop reports following ABNT guidelines, ensuring alignment with UN-Habitat’s quality standards and project requirements. m) Ensure the adoption of ethical principles in the course of the consultancy, particularly regarding active listening, respect for diversity and the promotion of safe, inclusive and participatory learning environment. n) Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor, consistent with the functions of the position. The consultant will be responsible for completing all courses and training activities that are indicated to him/her by his/her supervisor. The security course BSAFE, from UNDSS, is required to be accredited during the first month of employment. The consultant will be responsible for his/her own security, so the person should get familiarized with United Nations security mechanisms and comply with them according to the Framework of Accountability for the United Nations Security Management System. Outputs/Work Assignment The consultant shall contribute to the implementation of the project, according to the stated responsibilities and the delivery of the following products: Product 1 – Work Plan Description: Product 1 must contain: (i) all deliverables and activities scheduled for the completion of responsibilities; (ii) timeline, milestones, and deadlines; (iii) tools, materials, and resources required; (iv) required missions, site visits, or fieldwork activities; (v) logistics arrangements and requirements. Expected delivery date: 7 days after signing the contract. Product 2 – Audiovisual Plan Description: Product 2 must contain: (i) overview and objectives; (ii) requirements by space; (iii) requirements by activity; (iv) sound system plan; (v) video, projection and display plan; (vi) lighting plan; (vii) recording, streaming and documentation; (viii) connectivity and network requirements; (ix) hybrid and remote participation requirements; (x) equipment and technical resources matrix; (xi) technical personnel requirements; (xii) testing and technical readiness requirements; (xiii) technical contingencies. Expected delivery date: 15 days after signing the contract. Product 3 – Technical Audiovisual Roadmap Description: Product 3 must contain: (i) overview and objectives; (ii) room-by-room technical requirements; (iii) technical room maps; (iv) technical transitions between activities; (v) technical staffing roadmap; (vi) technical testing and rehearsal schedule; (vii) technical equipment and connection map; (viii) technical documentation and file flow. Expected delivery date: 30 days after signing the contract. Product 4 – Transmission and Recording Plan Description: Product 4 must contain: (i) overview and objectives; (ii) transmission platforms; (iii) transmission format; (iv) transmission workflow; (v) recording plan; (vi) transmission technical equipment; (vii) connectivity requirements and framework; (viii) technical tests; (ix) platform and access testing; (x) technical team and responsibilities; (xi) file management; (xii) transmission monitoring;(xiii) technical contingencies. Expected delivery date: 45 days after signing the contract. Product 5 – Photographic and Video Coverage Description: Product 5 must contain: (i) overview and objectives; (ii) photographic coverage plan; (iii) participant and interaction coverage; (iv) complementary video footage; (v) event and contextual footage; (vi) raw materials package; (vii) edited photographs package; (viii) file organization; (ix) delivery and transfer; (x) usage and consent requirements and protocols. Expected delivery date: 60 days after signing the contract. Product 6 – Final Report Description: Product 6 must contain: (i) executive summary; (ii) technical setup; (iii) technical implementation report; (iv) technical operations report; (v) technical occurrences; (vi) solutions and corrective actions; (vii) results; (viii) lessons learned and considerations; (ix) supporting documentation (annexes); (x) delivery and transfer; (xi) usage and consent requirements and protocols. Expected delivery date: 70 days after signing the contract.

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