Programme Analyst Un · Co-N · Rio De Janeiro, Brazil Closes 9 Oct 2026

United Nations Office at Nairobi; Rio de Janeiro; Presencial; BRL 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UN-Habitat, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, invites applications for a Programme Analyst in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The incumbent will support collaboration among programme, operations and project teams to advance project objectives and organizational priorities.

The position is based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for a six-month duration and reports to the Head of Brazil Office. The role emphasizes technical support, data collection, and capacity-building, with a focus on inclusive

Formación

• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in project/programme management on development or urban related themes.
• Experience coordinating stakeholders on policy or project implementation in Brazil is required.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English is required; Spanish is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Provide technical and operational support for the implementation of project activities, ensuring alignment with project objectives and outputs.
• Contribute to capacity-building initiatives, data collection, analysis and management processes.
• Organize trainings, workshops, consultations, and participatory processes with inclusive approaches.
• Prepare technical documents and final deliverables aligned with project outcomes and indicators.
• Support risk identification and mitigation; monitor timelines and deliverables; assist with procurement and recruitment processes.
• Document project processes, lessons learned and best practices for knowledge sharing.

Conocimientos

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Team management

Data analysis

Communications

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration

Postgraduate degree desirable

Herramientas

GIS (QGIS/ArcGIS)

R/Python

Windows / Office

Descripción del empleo

Result of Service

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

Work Location

Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil

Expected duration

Six (6) months

Duties and Responsibilities

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 **** 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.

The second phase of the Social Territories Program aims to strengthen the Municipality of Rio de Janeiro's intersectoral strategy for addressing multidimensional urban poverty.

It will do so by enhancing institutional capacity to produce, integrate, and use territorial evidence, while promoting actions that expand social participation, strengthen community belonging, and improve access to educational, cultural, and productive inclusion opportunities.

To properly implement the above‑mentioned project, a Programme Analyst is required.

Report to UN-Habitat Manager: The Programme Analyst reports to the Head of Brazil Office, who will evaluate him/her.

• Provide technical and operational support for the implementation of project activities, ensuring alignment with project objectives and outputs.


• Collaborate with the implementation of key project activities, including communication and awareness campaigns, the development of strategic and technical frameworks, capacity‑building initiatives, and data collection, analysis, and management processes.


• Contribute with the organization and delivery of trainings, workshops, consultations, and participatory processes, ensuring inclusive approaches with attention to gender and vulnerable groups.


• Prepare technical documents, consolidating all team inputs into high‑quality final deliverables aligned with project outcomes and indicators.


• Contribute to the collection, analysis, and management of data and urban indicators, supporting evidence‑based decision‑making and the preparation of technical documents, reports, and knowledge products.


• Promote stakeholder engagement and coordination with government counterparts, civil society, academia, and private sector partners, facilitating communication, alignment, and implementation of project activities.


• Provide logistical and technical support for meetings, events, and coordination processes, and prepare updates on project progress, deliverables, and implementation status.


• Contribute with project management and implementation, including monitoring activities, tracking deliverables and timelines, and contributing to procurement and recruitment processes, such as the preparation of terms of reference and follow‑up on contracting procedures in accordance with UN-Habitat operational guidelines.


• Collaborate in identifying risks, challenges, and implementation gaps, and support the development of mitigation measures.


• Document and systematize project activities, including preparation of meeting minutes, and ensure that lessons learned and best practices are captured, organized, and accessible for internal use and knowledge‑sharing purposes.


• Handle the supervision and management of consultants' activities and review their deliverables for compliance with project requirements, facilitating their submission for payment processing.


• Ensure technical quality and compliance with Agency standards and partners' expectations.


• Document project processes, methodologies, and outputs.


• Ensure timely implementation of deliverables according to the work plan.


• Participate in meetings, missions, and events as required, and perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.


• Provide technical guidance on the localization of international frameworks (e.g., SDGs, New Urban Agenda).


• Maintain organized records of project activities, risks, and key documentation.


• Develop and disseminate knowledge products.


• Organize project events, workshops, and training activities.


• Have compliance with UN-Habitat quality standards and project requirements, ensuring consistency with institutional guidelines, methodologies and expected outcomes.


• Develop reports following ABNT guidelines, ensuring alignment with UN-Habitat's quality standards and project requirements.


• Ensure the adoption of ethical principles in the course of the consultancy, particularly regarding active listening, respect for diversity and the promotion of safe, inclusive and participatory learning environment.


• Perform any other management‑related duties assigned by the Head of Brazil Office, consistent with the functions of the position.

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 will support the project's implementation according to the stated responsibilities.

Qualifications/special skills

Education Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, International Relations, Social Sciences, Architecture and Urbanism, Law, Geography, Economics or related fields is required, or an additional three (3) years of relevant experience to the post, beyond the requirement. Desirable:


• Postgraduate degree (Lato Sensu or Stricto Sensu) in Public Administration, Education, Economics, Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, International Relations, or related fields is desirable. Work experience


• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in project/programme management on development or urban related themes is required.


• Professional experience on themes related to public policies, slums, data analysis and information, social and urban development, articulation and coordination of stakeholders on implementation of policies and projects in Brazil is required.


• Professional experience on team's management is required.


• Professional experience on participatory workshops elaboration and guidance is desirable.


• Previous experience within the UN System is desirable.

Skills

• Good computer skills in Windows and Office packages and Web search engines are required.


• Good handling of technological tools and use of software and online platforms is required.


• Good knowledge of project management methodologies is desirable.


• Good command of geographical information systems (GIS) software such as QGIS or ArcGIS and/or programming languages such as R or Python is desirable.


• 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.

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 and English is required.

Working knowledge of Spanish is desirable.

Additional Information

Travel details: Applicable The incumbent may be required to undertake official travel within Brazil, subject to project requirements and prior authorization of Head of Brazil Office.

All official travel will be undertaken in accordance with applicable United Nations travel policies and procedures.

Contract type LICA, UNOPS, with Cigna health insurance.

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.