Programme Analyst

Result of Service

• The Programme Analyst reports to the Head of Brazil Office and OiC for Southern Cone Office. He/She shall duly and timely perform his/her obligations, under this Terms of Reference. The consultant will work in close collaboration with the UN-Habitat’s operational and technical teams.

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.

Recently, UN-Habitat initiated a project with the aims to support the Municipal Government of São Gonçalo to reduce inequalities in the municipality based on the fulfilment of the 2030 Agenda in the city. In particular, the proposal focuses on improving the capacities and conditions of the Municipality Direct Administration in monitoring of urban conditions and trends at the local level and providing evidence-based information to build sustainable and integrated urban policies locally, complementing the objectives of the city’s Strategic Plan, called “Novos Rumos”, and the five pillars that guide it: transparent and efficient public administration, safe city, well-cared city, healthy city and fair and inclusive city.

To properly implement this project in São Gonçalo, a Programme Analyst is required to ensure good execution of the work program. Report to UN-Habitat Manager The Programme Analyst reports to the Head of Brazil Office and OiC for Southern Cone Office, who will evaluate him/her. Outputs/Work Assignment The Programme Analyst will support the implementation of project activities according to the responsibilities indicated below. The consultant shall be paid a monthly allowance, upon presentation and approval by the Head of Brazil Office and OiC for Southern Cone Office of monthly activities’ report.

Responsibilities The Programme Analyst will support the implementation of the project, and its activities, with the following responsibilities:

• Perform technical, administrative and management activities to ensure the work meet the objectives in terms of deadlines, budget and quality.
• Provide support to projects alignment to global agendas such as 2030 Agenda and the New Urban Agenda.
• Provide information for the systematization and exchange of successful practices and experiences with other offices in the region and with headquarters divisions.
• Monitor policy developments at national and regional level and identify policy-related opportunities on urban themes.
• Provide appropriate technical support to implement activities related to the following areas:

capacity building and development;

city-biodiversity interaction;

collection, production, analysis and management of data, information and urban indicators;

public policies;

strategic and project planning, monitoring and implementation;

SDGs localization and implementation of the New Urban Agenda; vii. social mobilization and participation;

effective advocacy, monitoring and partnership.

• Provide managerial support and coordinate the overall implementation of project’s and partnership’s work program, including development, approval and implementation of activities;
• Maintain close communication with counterparts and local partners, such as the governments, civil society organizations, universities, private sector, etc, under supervision;
• Provide inputs for the identification and mitigation of project risks, including relevant challenges or omissions and other situations that may affect the development and implementation of projects.
• Collaborate with the institutional knowledge mechanisms by compiling, reporting and sharing information.
• Attend to meetings and conferences promoted by UN-Habitat partners;
• Prepare monitoring reports to partners, internal reports, etc. at various stages of the projects.
• Document expert group meetings, forums, consultations, training events and other activities related to the planning, development and implementation of ongoing and new projects.
• Be responsible for ensuring that all activities observe the principles of integrity of the United Nations.
• Participate in missions as requested.

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 ger 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

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Policy, Public Administration, Economics, Geography, Urban Studies or related fields is required, or additional 3 (three) years or relevant experience to the post, beyond the requirement. Desired:
• Post Graduate in Social Sciences, Public Policy, Public Administration, Economics, Geography, Urban Studies or related fields is desired. Work experience
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in progressively responsible experience in project/programme management on development or urban related themes is required.
• Professional experience on themes related to urban policy and development, public policy, social inclusion, gender equality, diversity or human rights in Brazil is required.
• Experience on monitoring and evaluation and project development is desirable.
• Experience and/or knowledge of urban data observatories is desirable.
• Previous experience within the UN System is desirable.

Skills

• Good computer skills in Windows and Office packages and Web search engines are required.
• Good handling of technological tools and use of software and online platforms is desirable.
• Good knowledge on project management methodologies is desirable.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Experience working in an inter-institutional environment, project management, monitoring-evaluation; approaches and strategies regarding 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. Knowledge Management

• The person must know the processes, procedures, and norms of UN-Habitat, 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.
• The person will only share the information produced with the team agency, assuring the privacy of the content.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat, and Spanish is the working language of the Regional Office.
• For the post advertised, fluency in Portuguese and English is required. Working knowledge of Spanish is desirable.

Source: https://www.unjobnet.org/jobs/detail/76995060