Consultant on Financing Green Public Spaces, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

## Consultant on Financing Green Public Spaces, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Organization:UN-Habitat - United Nations Human Settlements Programme - Office:UN-Habitat ROLAC The incumbent will work in close collaboration with programme, operations and project teams to support the achievement of project objectives and organizational priorities. São Paulo (SP), Brazil 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 in 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. The city of São Paulo is the largest city in the Americas and one of the largest metropolises in the world. The municipality has a population of 12 million, of which approximately 3.6 million live in precarious areas or informal settlements, experiencing socioeconomic and climate vulnerability, and with little or no access to green spaces. The Municipality of São Paulo approached UN-Habitat to help address the uneven distribution of public green spaces and social inequality in the city's urban space. Thus, in September 2022, a Contribution Agreement was signed to improve access, inclusion, and sustainability of public green spaces in the city to improve climate adaptation and resilience in the long term. The project, named Viva o Verde SP, concluded in September 2025. A second phase of Viva o Verde SP was established to implement the main recommendations raised in the first phase and promote inclusive park governance, management and design. The two phases of Viva o Verde SP aim to support the Secretariat of Green and Environment (SVMA) of São Paulo Municipality in its efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the New Urban Agenda regarding green public spaces. As part of the second phase, a key expected output is the development of management and financing plans for the ten (10) parks, which were assessed in the first phase of Viva o Verde SP. The objective is to provide these facilities with a strategic tool for their long-term sustainability. To properly develop the content related to the financing strategies for the ten (10) park management plans, a Consultant on Financing Green Public Spaces is required. Report to UN-Habitat Manager The Consultant on Financing Green Public Spaces reports to the Head of Brazil Office, who will evaluate him/her. Responsibilities The Consultant on Financing Green Public Spaces will support the implementation of the project, and its activities, with the following responsibilities: a) Plan the activities of the consultancy, including the methodology, workplan and schedule. b) Identify good practices of park financing and of economic activities in parks, focusing on experiences applicable to the context of the ten (10) target parks in São Paulo. c) Assess the opportunities, risks, enabling conditions, barriers and mitigation measures related to the identified financing mechanisms and economic regulations, considering the characteristics of each of the ten (10) parks and their respective action plans. d) Prepare the methodology, supporting materials, and facilitation plan for participatory workshops. e) Conduct ten (10) participatory workshops with public officials, civil society representatives and other relevant stakeholders to support the co-development of complementary financing strategies for each park. f) Systematize the discussions and recommendations resulting from the workshops and consolidate them into the financing strategies tailored to each of the ten (10) target parks. g) Prepare a roadmap outlining the main steps, enabling conditions and recommendations for the implementation of the proposed financing strategies. 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 will assist the implementation of the project, according to the stated responsibilities and the delivery of the following products: Product 1 – Workplan Description: Product 1 must contain (i) a detailed workplan outlining the purpose goals, preliminary description, and schedule of activities; and (ii) a proposed schedule and methodology for conducting workshops in the ten (10) parks. Expected delivery date: 10 days after signing the contract. Product 2: Case Studies of Park Financing Mechanisms Description: Product 2 must contain (i) one (1) report assessing related programs currently in operation or planned for implementation in São Paulo; and (ii) at least five (5) additional financing mechanisms and/or case studies from cities where public parks allow economic activities that provide revenue or support to park operation and maintenance, preferably in Latin America, the Caribbean or other Global South contexts. The selected case studies must consider the characteristics of the ten (10) target parks and their respective Action Plans, particularly their territorial context, socio-environmental vulnerabilities, governance arrangements, and operational needs, in addition to the opportunity to enhance the local economy. The selected experiences must focus on financing mechanisms that can strengthen the operation, maintenance and incremental improvement of parks by complementing existing public funding, rather than replacing the financial responsibilities already undertaken by the municipal administration. The structure of the case studies must be validated by the UN-Habitat technical team prior to their development. Each case study must contain, at minimum: - Technical Fact Sheet: name of the site; location; typology; year of implementation (and last renovation, if applicable); and a brief description of the space and its main facilities and activities. - Context: a brief description of the political, institutional, legal, socioeconomic and environmental conditions that supported the implementation of the financing mechanism. - Financing Mechanisms: a brief description of the financing and economic arrangement, including regulations, governance and resource allocation. - Case Assessment: a summary of the main implementation challenges, enabling factors and lessons learned in the context of the project’s ten (10) parks. - Links to the Park Management and Finance Action Plans: a brief explanation of how the solutions from the case studies are relevant and applicable to the project’s ten (10) parks. Expected delivery date: 40 days after the signature of the contract. Product