Programme Analyst - Tenders Global

Programme Analyst

UNHABITAT - United Nations Human Settlements Programme Professional approach to work, strong sense of responsibility, operate with minimal supervision proven organizational skills and ability to manage a workload efficiently and within set deadlines. Communication: Ability to write clearly and effectively listen to others, interpret messages correctly and respond appropriately show openness in information sharing and keep everyone informed solid abstract reasoning skills together with a proven capacity to write documents for diverse audiences. Teamwork: Ability to work with teams, demonstrate leadership, conflict management and consensus facilitation skills ability to work in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment, and to respect diversity sensitivity to the main streaming of vulnerability willingness and ability to work in difficult environments. Languages Languages: ● Fluency in Spanish and English is required. Fluency in Portuguese is desired. ● English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat, and Spanish is the working language of the Regional Office, and Portuguese is the language of Brazil. Additional Information Travel details The consultant must be available to travel to the places related to the activities in the country, if requested by the Regional Representative for LAC. Travels will be coordinated and financed by UN-Habitat, according to the United Nations travel rules and guidelines. Remuneration (SB-3/4): BRL 7.268,63 (net amount) against the delivery and approval of monthly activity reports. Notes It is required for all the curricular information to be inserted in the system, which may take a few hours. Only complete applications in English will be considered. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. Due to the volume of applications received, receipt of applications cannot be acknowledged individually. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Applications should be submitted through INSPIRA and must include all documents required at the system, please be ready to include the following information at the “Candidate Profile” (CP) at Inspira: 1. Cover memo (maximum 1 page) 2. Educational Background (incl. dates) 3. Professional Experience (assignments, tasks, achievements, duration by years/ months) 4. Expertise and preferences regarding location of potential assignments 5. Other Experience and Expertise (e.g. Internships/ voluntary work, etc.)* * Please note that Internships, self-employment and part-time count as 50%. In addition to it, note experience not relevant to the position will not be considered. All applications should be submitted to: Inspira Deadline for applications: UN-HABITAT does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. If you have any questions concerning persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of these offices and requesting the payment of a fee, please contact: [email protected] No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS. We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead. Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify. Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager. You need an Impactpool account to apply for this job It's free and takes only a moment to sign up Sign up and apply Already a member of Impactpool? Sign in to your account | Sign in with LinkedIn or Email Password SAVE JOB Show UNHABITAT - United Nations Human Settlements Programme that you are interested in them Recruiters from the organization will be able to view your profile, contact you for current & future vacancies and engage you on opportunities that match your skills and interest. Connect with organization Connect your profile with UNHABITAT - United Nations Human Settlements Programme Once connected, recruiters from the organization will be able to view your profile, contact you for current &amp future vacancies and engage you on opportunities that match your skills and interest. Sign in to Impactpool to connect New to Impactpool? Sign up now! Email Password Forgot your password? in | Sign in with LinkedIn Relevant Articles Are you a HR Director or HR professional looking for new challenges?

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Result of Service
He/she will provide technical advice and support the execution of activities related to events, workshops, conferences and other regional initiatives being implemented in Brazil. The Programme Analyst will work in close collaboration with the operational and technical teams of UN-Habitat in Rio de Janeiro.
Work Location
Home based
Expected duration
Six (6) months upon the signature of the contract, with the possibility of renewal.
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 America and the Caribbean – ROLAC – is based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Agency puts emphasis on developing and managing activities in the host country as well as in the region. Created in 1992, the Forum of Ministers and High Authorities of Housing and Urban Planning of Latin America and the Caribbean (MINURVI) is the highest institution of intergovernmental coordination and cooperation of the countries of the region in the areas of housing, urban planning and sustainable urban development. This Forum promotes the exchange of experiences, forms alliances and launches new initiatives for the benefit of the territories and the population of the region. The Technical Secretariat of MINURVI is provided by UN-Habitat and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). In 2024, Brazil was elected to the presidency of MINURVI and Barbados to the vice-presidency. In order to support the implementation of this initiative, we are looking for a Programme Analyst to support MINURVI and other events. Report to UN-Habitat Manager The Programme Analyst reports to the Regional Representative for LAC, who will evaluate him/her. Outputs/Work Assignment The Programme Analyst shall support and advise the implementation of projects according to the responsibilities indicated below. Responsibilities Under the overall supervision of the Regional Representative for LAC, the Programme Analyst will: a) Provide technical advice and support the execution of technical activities related to regional initiatives being undertaken in Brazil; b) Provide managerial support for events, conferences, expert group meetings and other initiatives, including all needed stages to implement the activities; c) Maintain close communication with counterparts and local partners, such as the governments, civil society organizations, universities, private sector, etc, under supervision; d) Perform technical, administrative and management activities to ensure that initiatives meet the objectives in terms of deadlines, budget and quality; e) Provide appropriate technical support to implement activities related to the following areas: i. capacity building and development; ii. collection, production, analysis and management of data, information and urban indicators; iii. public policies; iv. strategic and project planning, monitoring and implementation; v. SDGs localization and implementation of the New Urban Agenda; vi. social mobilization and participation; vii. events management; viii. effective advocacy, monitoring and partnership. f) Provide information for the systematization and exchange of successful practices and experiences with other offices in the region and with headquarters divisions; g) Conduct technical activities to ensure that everything meets deadlines and quality objectives; h) Give inputs for the identification and mitigation of projects’ risks, including relevant challenges or omissions and other situations that may affect the development and implementation of activities; i) Attend to meetings and conferences promoted by UN-Habitat partners; j) Document expert group meetings, forums, consultations, training events and other activities; k) Prepare reports to partners, internal reports, etc; l) Perform other duties which may be requested by the supervisor; m) Participate in missions as requested. The consultant will be responsible for completing all courses or training activities that are indicated to him/her by his/her supervisor. The security course BSAFE 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.
Qualifications/special skills
Academic Qualifications: Required: ● Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Urban Studies, Geography, Architecture & Urbanism, Public Administration, International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Law, Public Policy or related fields, or additional 3 (three) years of relevant experience to the post, beyond the requirement. Desired: ● Posgraduate Degree (Lato Sensu or Stricto Sensu) in Social Sciences, Urban Studies, Geography, Architecture & Urbanism, Public Administration, International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Law, Public Policy or related fields. Experience: ● A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in project/programme management on urban related themes. ● Professional experience related to urban development in Brazil is required. ● Experience in implementation of events, conferences, participatory workshops is highly desirable. ● Professional and academic experiences on themes related to data analysis, reports and information for public policy, data visualization, data collection, processing and analysis is an asset. ● Professional experience on themes related to public policies, public administration, sustainability, social and urban development, public spaces, articulation and coordination of stakeholders on implementation of policies and projects is an asset. ● Previous experience within the UN System would be an asset. Skills: ● Good computer skills in Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook and Web search engines is required; ● Good handling of technological tools and use of softwares and online platforms is desirable; ● Good knowledge on project management methodologies is desirable. Knowledge Management → The person must know the processes, procedures and norms of UN-Habitat, in order to guarantee an adequate quality of the activities described above, following the standards of the organization. → The person will propose formats and procedures that allow the efficient implementation of the activities related to the project development. → The person must know the file of the Office, work with it and ensure its proper maintenance, accessibility for all staff and due updating. → The person will prepare databases related to the project running. → The person will make sure that all relevant technical information will be adequately shared with the correspondent staff. → The person will ensure that all produced material will be fit-for-purpose and delivered, in an organized way, for posterior consultation and use of the Agency. Competencies Professionalism: Experience working in inter-institutional environment, project management, monitoring-evaluation; approaches and strategies with regard to good urban governance and local and regional development. Planning and organization: Professional approach to work, strong sense of responsibility, operate with minimal supervision; proven organizational skills and ability to manage a workload efficiently and within set deadlines. Communication: Ability to write clearly and effectively; listen to others, interpret messages correctly and respond appropriately; show openness in information sharing and keep everyone informed; solid abstract reasoning skills together with a proven capacity to write documents for diverse audiences. Teamwork: Ability to work with teams, demonstrate leadership, conflict management and consensus facilitation skills; ability to work in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment, and to respect diversity; sensitivity to the main streaming of vulnerability; willingness and ability to work in difficult environments.
Languages
Languages: ● Fluency in Spanish and English is required. Fluency in Portuguese is desired. ● English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat, and Spanish is the working language of the Regional Office, and Portuguese is the language of Brazil.
Additional Information
Travel details The consultant must be available to travel to the places related to the activities in the country, if requested by the Regional Representative for LAC. Travels will be coordinated and financed by UN-Habitat, according to the United Nations travel rules and guidelines. Remuneration (SB-3/4): BRL 7.268,63 (net amount) against the delivery and approval of monthly activity reports. Notes It is required for all the curricular information to be inserted in the system, which may take a few hours. Only complete applications in English will be considered. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. Due to the volume of applications received, receipt of applications cannot be acknowledged individually. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Applications should be submitted through INSPIRA and must include all documents required at the system, please be ready to include the following information at the “Candidate Profile” (CP) at Inspira: 1. Cover memo (maximum 1 page) 2. Educational Background (incl. dates) 3. Professional Experience (assignments, tasks, achievements, duration by years/ months) 4. Expertise and preferences regarding location of potential assignments 5. Other Experience and Expertise (e.g. Internships/ voluntary work, etc.)* * Please note that Internships, self-employment and part-time count as 50%. In addition to it, note experience not relevant to the position will not be considered. All applications should be submitted to: Inspira Deadline for applications: UN-HABITAT does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. If you have any questions concerning persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of these offices and requesting the payment of a fee, please contact: [email protected]
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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