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.
- Work Location
- Home based
- Expected duration
- Six (6) months with possibility of renewal**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. At a sub-regional level, UN-Habitat implements its sustainable urban development initiatives in the rest of the Southern Cone countries, such as Argentina, Uruguay, Chile and Paraguay. To properly implement the Agency’s efforts and initiatives in Argentina, the Southern Cone Countries team of UN-Habitat is looking for a Programme Analyst to ensure good execution of the work programme, 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. Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Head of Brazil Office and OiC for Southern Cone Office, the Programme Analyst will: a) Provide technical, administrative and management support to ensure the proper implementation of UN-Habitat related activities in Argentina. b) Work in close collaboration with the operational and technical teams of UN-Habitat in Brazil and the Southern Cone and with staff of other UN Agencies. c) Maintain close communication with local stakeholders and partners, such as governments, civil society organizations, universities, the private sector, the media, etc; d) Provide information for the systematization and exchange of successful practices and experiences with other offices in the region and with headquarters divisions. e) Provide input for the identification and mitigation of risks, including relevant challenges or omissions and other situations that may affect the development and execution of initiatives. f) Attend meetings and conferences promoted by UN-Habitat partners. g) Document expert group meetings, forums, consultations, training events and other activities related to the planning, development and implementation of ongoing and new projects. h) Prepare reports for partners, internal reports, etc. at various stages of different actions and initiatives. i) Participate in missions as requested. j) Perform other tasks as requested by the Head of Brazil Office and OiC for Southern Cone Office. 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. Outputs/Work Assignment The Programme Analyst will support and advise the implementation of UN-Habitat initiatives in Argentina in accordance with the above-mentioned responsibilities. 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.
- Qualifications/special skills
- Education Required: - Recognized 1st level degree in Social Sciences, Urban Studies, Geography, Architecture & Urban Planning, Public Administration, International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Law, Public Policy, or related fields is required. Desired: - Post Graduate in Social Sciences, Urban Studies, Geography, Architecture & Urban Planning, Public Admini