Programme Analyst – M&E

The incumbent will work in close collaboration with programme, operations and project teams to support the achievement of project objectives and organizational priorities.

Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil

Six (6) months, with possibility of extension

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 on 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. To meet with greater demand for projects monitoring and evaluation, the office of Rio de Janeiro is looking for a Programme Analyst – M&E that will be focusing on Brazil monitoring and evaluation systems. The professional will be asked to assist the office team by executing monitoring and evaluation-related activities to support the implementation of UN-Habitat’s initiatives in Brazil. Report to UN-Habitat Manager The Programme Analyst – M&E reports to the Head of Brazil Office, who will evaluate him/her. Responsibilities The Programme Analyst – M&E will support the implementation of the projects in Brazil, with the following responsibilities: Monitoring tasks: a) Support in the definition of indicators and monitoring mechanisms for projects during their development and implementation stages; b) Support the preparation of annual reports that the office for Brazil must submit to national counterparts or donors; c) Support the preparation of quarterly substantive reports to report to the regional office and the Agency’s headquarters on the general progress of projects; d) Support the preparation of other substantive reports requested by the United Nations System and participate as a member of the interagency Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) group; e) Support in updating office projects in the UMOJA-IPMR system; f) Support the development and implementation of a strategy for monitoring the office's results and its impact on progress toward the SDGs. Provide input for identifying and mitigating project risks, including relevant challenges, omissions, and other situations that may affect project development and implementation. Evaluation tasks: a) Stay updated on UN-Habitat's evaluation policy; b) Stay informed about innovative evaluation methodologies that allow the identification of results, good practices, lessons learned, and areas of opportunity in projects; c) Support compliance with the Agency's monitoring and evaluation processes, according to the procedures established by the Program; d) Support compliance with mainstreaming gender and intersectionality analysis, as well as the human rights approach, related to project implementation; e) Assist the projects in preparing the necessary inputs for project tracking and monitoring, as well as other activities undertaken by the Brazil office; f) Carry out activities to support the project coordinators to ensure that projects meet the objectives established in the Contribution Agreements, particularly regarding deadlines, content, and quality; g) Provide input for the preparation of support documentation for proper project management and perform relevant follow-up in the IPMR system; h) Participate, when requested, in interagency groups of the United Nations System (UNS), project meetings, official missions, and/or events related to projects in which it participates; i) Support the production of the necessary inputs for developing results reports on projects and actions carried out by UN-Habitat in Brazil; j) Facilitate means and information for the systematization and exchange of successful practices and experiences with other offices in the region and with thematic areas at headquarters; k) Carry out other activities requested by the Head of Office and/or Program Officer within the framework of this consultancy, without prejudice to fulfilling their responsibilities; l) Document expert group meetings, forums, consultations, training events and other activities related to the planning, development and implementation of ongoing and new projects; m) Prepare reports to partners, internal reports, etc. at various stages of the projects; n) Perform other duties which may be requested by the supervisor. 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 consultant shall be paid a monthly allowance, upon presentation and approval by the Head of Brazil Office of monthly activities’ report.

Education Required: • Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Public Administration, Political Science, Administration, Economics, Architecture, Urban Planning, or related fields, or additional three (3) years of relevant experience to the post, beyond the requirement. Work experience • A minimum of four (4) years of experience in monitoring and evaluating programs and projects in public administration or international organizations, participatory strategic plans, sustainable development, and/or related areas is required. • Demonstrated experience in strategic planning processes, monitoring, evaluation, and project implementation follow-up is required. • Demonstrated familiarity with the New Urban Agenda and the 2030 Agenda is required. • International experience will be considered positively, particularly in the field of international cooperation for development, urban development, and project management. • Previous experience working in the United Nations is desirable. Skills • Good computer skills in Office Package (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) are required. • Mastery of technological tools and use of software and online platforms is required. • Good knowledge of project management methodologies is desirable. Competencies • Professionalism: Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of financial management principles and practices; applies sound judgment; shows persistence in meeting commitments and achieving results; demonstrates integrity and accountability. • Planning and organization: Develops clear goals and priorities; identifies priority activities and assignments; allocates appropriate time and resources for completing work and meeting deadlines. • Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others and responds appropriately; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping stakeholders informed. • Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues and partners to achieve organizational goals; values diversity; contributes to an inclusive and respectful work environment. Knowledge Management • Contribute to the documentation, organization and dissemination of relevant technical knowledge and lessons learned related to the assignment. • Support the preparation of tools, templates and reference materials that facilitate that effective project implementation. • Ensure information, records and documentation produced under the assignment are properly organized and made available to authorized personnel. • Promote knowledge-sharing and collaboration among project teams while ensuring compliance with applicable confidentiality and data protection requirements.

• 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.

Travel details: Applicable The consultant must be available to travel to the places related to the activities in the country, if requested by the Head of Brazil Office. Missions will be coordinated and financed by UN-Habitat, according to the United Nations travel rules and guidelines. Remuneration Remuneration will be determined in accordance with the applicable UNOPS Local ICA or UNDP’s salary scale and the level established through the official classification process. Notes Appointment against this post is on local basis and only nationals from Brazil or external candidates who hold a permanent visa in Brazil may apply.  The extension of this contract is subject to availability of funds and/or performance. Any contract extension is not automatic. It is required for all the curricular information to be inserted in the system, which may take a few hours. 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:    • Cover memo (maximum 1 page)  • Educational Background (incl. dates)  • Professional Experience (assignments, tasks, achievements, duration by years/ months)  • Expertise and preferences regarding location of potential assignments  • Languages (proficiency level in all languages, including mother tongue) • Other Experience and Expertise (e.g. Internships/ voluntary work, etc.)* * Please note that Internships and part-time work 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    UN-HABITAT does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. If you have any questions concerning people or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of these offices and requesting the payment of a fee, please contact: recruitment@unon.org.