Programme Analyst

UN Atlas; Rio de Janeiro; On-site; BRL 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

UN-Habitat in Rio de Janeiro seeks a Programme Analyst to provide technical and operational support for the Social Territories Program, enabling evidence-based decision making and collaboration with government, civil society, and private partners.

This role supports reducing multidimensional urban poverty and promoting inclusive, resilient, and sustainable urban development in Brazil, aligned with the 2030 Agenda. Fluency in Portuguese and English is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field is required.
• Postgraduate degree in related field desirable.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in project/programme management in development or urban themes required.
• Experience with public policies, data analysis, stakeholder coordination in Brazil is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational support for project activities and ensure alignment with objectives.
• Collaborate on communication campaigns, strategic framework development, capacity building, and data management.
• Organize trainings, workshops, and consultations with inclusive approaches.
• Prepare high-quality technical documents and reports.
• Collect, analyze, and manage data and urban indicators for evidence-based decision-making.
• Promote stakeholder engagement and coordination with government, civil society, and private sector partners.
• Provide logistical and technical support for meetings and events.
• Monitor project progress, track deliverables, and assist with procurement processes.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and challenges.
• Document activities, lessons learned, and best practices.

Skills

Strong communication

Planning

Organization

Teamwork

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, International Relations, Social Sciences, Architecture and Urbanism, Law, Geography, Economics, or related field

Postgraduate degree desirable

Tools

Windows

Office suite

GIS (QGIS, ArcGIS)

R

Python

Job description

Organizational context

Organizational context: The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) promotes sustainable urban development and adequate housing for all. The Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (ROLAC) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, focuses on implementing projects with national and local governments. This role supports the Social Territories Program's second phase.

Job purpose

Job purpose: The Programme Analyst will provide crucial technical and operational support for the implementation of UN-Habitat's Social Territories Program in Rio de Janeiro. This role is vital for achieving project objectives by ensuring alignment with strategic goals, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and contributing to evidence-based decision‑making. The analyst will support activities aimed at reducing multidimensional urban poverty, enhancing institutional capacity, and promoting social participation. The position contributes to transforming cities into more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable places, directly supporting UN-Habitat's mandate and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Responsibilities

Provide technical and operational support for project activities, ensuring alignment with objectives. Collaborate on key initiatives including communication campaigns, strategic framework development, capacity building, and data management. Organize and deliver trainings, workshops, and consultations with inclusive approaches. Prepare high-quality technical documents and reports. Collect, analyze, and manage data and urban indicators to support evidence‑based decision‑making. Promote stakeholder engagement and coordination with government, civil society, and private sector partners. Provide logistical and technical support for meetings and events. Monitor project progress, track deliverables, and contribute to procurement processes. Identify and mitigate project risks and challenges. Document project activities, lessons learned, and best practices. Supervise consultant activities and review deliverables. Ensure technical quality and compliance with UN-Habitat standards.

Education

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, International Relations, Social Sciences, Architecture and Urbanism, Law, Geography, Economics, or a related field is required. A postgraduate degree in a related field is desirable. An additional three years of relevant experience can substitute for the degree requirement.

Work experience

Work experience: A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in project/programme management related to development or urban themes is required. Experience in public policies, slums, data analysis, social and urban development, and stakeholder coordination in Brazil is essential. Experience in team management is required. Experience with participatory workshops and within the UN System is desirable.

Skills

Skills: Proficiency in Windows and Office packages. Familiarity with technological tools and online platforms. Knowledge of project management methodologies is desirable. Familiarity with GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS) or programming languages (R, Python) is desirable. Strong communication, planning, organization, professionalism, and teamwork skills are essential.

Desired languages

Desired languages: Portuguese, French, English, Spanish