Programme Analyst (Territorial Planning and Resilience)

UN Secretariat; Rio de Janeiro; On-site; BRL 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

UN Secretariat in Rio de Janeiro is seeking a Programme Analyst (Territorial Planning and Resilience) to support the Resilient Environment Program: Climate Adaptation of Fluminense Cities. You will provide technical guidance, coordinate activities, and ensure goals are met within deadlines and budgets.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 4+ years in project management, and strong Portuguese skills with working English; knowledge of Spanish is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences or related field.
• Four years of professional project/programme management experience.
• Experience in public policies, territorial planning, and stakeholder coordination in Brazil.
• Fluency in Portuguese; working knowledge of English; Spanish desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and managerial guidance for territorial planning and resilience activities.
• Coordinate project work program, including development, approval and execution of activities.
• Review partner reports and maintain communication with government agencies, civil society, and academia.
• Ensure deadlines, budget, and quality targets are met; contribute to capacity building, data analysis, and climate adaptation planning.

Skills

Portuguese language

English language

Spanish language

Project management

Data analysis

Geospatial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences or related field

Postgraduate degree in Territorial Studies / Geography / Environmental Sciences (desirable)

Tools

GIS

Windows/Office

Web search

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 implementing projects within the host country. This role supports the "Resilient Environment Program: Climate Adaptation of Fluminense Cities" project.

Job purpose: The Programme Analyst (Territorial Planning and Resilience) will contribute to the successful implementation of the "Resilient Environment Program: Climate Adaptation of Fluminense Cities" project in Rio de Janeiro. This involves providing technical and managerial guidance, coordinating project activities, and ensuring objectives are met within deadlines and budget. The role supports UN-Habitat's mandate to enhance the capacity of municipalities and local communities to address climate and environmental challenges, promoting resilience and disaster mitigation. The incumbent will collaborate closely with project teams, government counterparts, civil society, and other partners to achieve project goals and organizational priorities.

Responsibilities: Provide technical advice and support the execution of project activities related to territorial planning and resilience. Offer managerial guidance and coordinate the overall implementation of the project's work program, including activity development, approval, and execution. Critically review reports from technical partners and maintain close communication with local counterparts, including government agencies, civil society, universities, and the private sector. Perform technical, administrative, and management tasks to ensure project objectives are met regarding deadlines, budget, and quality. Contribute technically to areas such as capacity building, data analysis, geospatial analysis, public policies for territorial resilience, project planning and monitoring, social mobilization, disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, and integrated environmental analysis.

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Territorial Planning, Geography, Geology, Environmental Management, or a related field is required. Alternatively, an additional three years of relevant experience beyond the minimum requirement can substitute for a degree. A postgraduate degree in Territorial Studies, Geography, Public Policy, Environmental Sciences, or a related field is desirable.

Work experience: A minimum of four years of professional experience in project/programme management related to development or urban/territorial themes is required. Experience in public policies, territorial planning, municipal/sectoral plans, territorial resilience, and stakeholder coordination in Brazil is essential. Experience in climate adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) is desirable.

Skills: Proficiency in Windows and Office packages, web search engines. Familiarity with Geographic Information System (GIS) and online platforms is desirable. Knowledge of project management methodologies is desirable. Fluency in Portuguese and working knowledge of English are required. Working knowledge of Spanish is desirable.

Required languages:

Desired languages: French, English, Portuguese, Spanish