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 these Terms of Reference.
The consultant will work in close collaboration with the UN-Habitat's operational and technical teams.
- Work Location
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Expected duration
- 7 months**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.
UN-Habitat and the Municipality of Rio de Janeiro have a long history of working together, especially in the city's favelas and communities.
To properly implement the UN-Habitat projects with the Municipality, a Programme Analyst is required.
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 The Programme Analyst will support the implementation of the programme and its activities, with the following responsibilities:
a) Provide technical advice and support the execution of technical activities related to the project.
b) Provide managerial support and coordinate the overall implementation of project's work programme, including development, approval and implementation of 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 the project meets 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.
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Collection, production, analysis and management of data, information and urban indicators.
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Public policies.
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Strategic and project planning, monitoring and implementation.
v. Social mobilization and participation.
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Communities' projects.
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Construction management.
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Project funding.
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Effective advocacy, monitoring and partnership.
f) Provide information for the systematization and exchange of successful practices and experiences.
g) Conduct technical activities to ensure that the project meets deadlines and objectives.
h) Provide inputs for the identification and mitigation of risks, including relevant challenges or omissions and other situations that may affect the development and implementation of the project.
i) Attend meetings and conferences promoted by UN-Habitat and the project's partners.
j) Document expert group meetings, forums, consultations, training events and other activities related to the planning, development and implementation of the project.
k) Prepare reports to partners, internal reports, etc. at various stages of the projects.
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 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 Programme Analyst will support the implementation of a project in partnership with the Municipality of Rio de Janeiro.
The Programme Analyst shall be paid a monthly allowance, upon presentation and approval by the Head of Brazil and OiC for Southern Cone Office of monthly activities'