Programme Analyst - M&E

UN Atlas; Rio de Janeiro; Hybrid; BRL 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UN-Habitat in Rio de Janeiro seeks a Programme Analyst – M&E to support monitoring and evaluation activities for Brazil projects. The role contributes to effective reporting, risk identification, and alignment with the 2030 Agenda and the New Urban Agenda.

Fluency in Portuguese and English is essential; Spanish is desirable. A minimum of four years in M&E within public administration or international organizations is required, with experience in strategic planning and project follow-up.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Public Administration, Political Science, Administration, Economics, Architecture, Urban Planning, or related field (or 3 extra years of experience).
• Fluency in Portuguese and English is essential; Spanish desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support monitoring and evaluation tasks for UN-Habitat projects in Brazil.
• Assist in defining project indicators and monitoring mechanisms.
• Prepare annual and quarterly reports for national counterparts, donors, RO/LAC, and HQ.
• Support updating project information in UMOJA-IPMR and contribute to strategy for monitoring results and SDG impact.

Skills

Monitoring & evaluation

Project management

Data analysis

Report writing

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or 3 years relevant experience

Tools

MS Office suite

Online collaboration tools

Job description

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), based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, focuses on developing and managing activities within the host country. This role supports UN-Habitat's initiatives in Brazil, contributing to effective, sustainable, and equitable urban policies.

Job purpose:

This role supports the implementation of UN-Habitat projects in Brazil by focusing on monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems. The Programme Analyst – M&E will assist the office team in executing M&E-related activities, ensuring projects align with organizational priorities and objectives. The position contributes to the effective management and reporting of UN-Habitat's initiatives, supporting the achievement of sustainable urban development goals in Brazil and aligning with the 2030 Agenda and the New Urban Agenda. The role is crucial for tracking progress, identifying risks, and ensuring the successful delivery of project outcomes.

Responsibilities:

The Programme Analyst – M&E will support project implementation in Brazil, focusing on monitoring and evaluation tasks. This includes assisting in defining project indicators and monitoring mechanisms, and preparing annual and quarterly reports for national counterparts, donors, the regional office, and headquarters. The role involves supporting the preparation of other substantive reports for the UN System and participating in interagency M&E groups. Additionally, the analyst will support updating project information in the UMOJA-IPMR system and contribute to developing and implementing a strategy for monitoring office results and their impact on SDGs. This includes identifying and mitigating project risks and providing input for evaluation tasks, ensuring compliance with UN-Habitat's evaluation policy and innovative methodologies.

Education:

A Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Public Administration, Political Science, Administration, Economics, Architecture, Urban Planning, or a related field is required. Alternatively, three (3) years of additional relevant experience beyond the minimum requirement may be considered. Fluency in Portuguese and English is essential, with working knowledge of Spanish being desirable.

Work experience:

A minimum of four (4) years of experience in monitoring and evaluating programs and projects within public administration or international organizations is required. Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, project implementation follow-up, and familiarity with the New Urban Agenda and the 2030 Agenda are also necessary. International experience, particularly in development cooperation, urban development, and project management, is advantageous. Previous experience within the United Nations system is desirable.

Skills:

Proficiency in Office Package (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Mastery of technological tools, software, and online platforms. Good knowledge of project management methodologies. Strong professionalism, planning, organization, communication, and teamwork skills. Ability to contribute to knowledge management and sharing.

Required languages:

Desired languages:

Portuguese, English, Spanish, French