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.
Responsibilities
Provide technical advice and support the execution of technical activities related to the project.
Provide managerial support and coordinate the overall implementation of project’s work programme, 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.
Perform technical, administrative and management activities to ensure that the project meets the objectives in terms of deadlines, budget and quality.
Capacity building and development.
Provide information for the systematization and exchange of successful practices and experiences.
Conduct technical activities to ensure that the project meets deadlines and objectives.
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.
Attend meetings and conferences promoted by UN-Habitat and the project’s partners.
Document expert group meetings, forums, consultations, training events and other activities related to the planning, development and implementation of the project.
Prepare reports to partners, internal reports, etc. at various stages of the projects.
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’ report.
Education:
Post-Graduation courses (Lato Sensu or Stricto Sensu) in International Relations, Geography, Sociology, Law, Economics, Social Work, Social Sciences, or related fields is required.
Work Experience:
Four (4) years of relevant experience to the post, beyond the requirement. Work experience:
Minimum six (6) years of experience in the above-mentioned fields of work is required.
Experience in project management, preferably in public projects and in vulnerable communities in Rio de Janeiro is required.
Experience in the social area and in coordinating fieldwork, preferably in the public sector and in vulnerable areas, is desirable.
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 is required.
Working knowledge of any other working language of the United Nations is desirable.
