Programme Coordinator

UN Secretariat; Rio de Janeiro; Presencial; BRL 120 000 - 170 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Programme Coordinator at UN-Habitat's Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (ROLAC) in Rio de Janeiro will support the Vida Nova no Morro project in Niterói, focusing on strengthening municipal data systems, policy development, and community engagement to reduce socio-spatial inequalities.

The role involves coordinating work plans, monitoring deliverables, engaging with government, civil society and partners, and contributing to evidence-based planning and sustainable urban

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Postgraduate degree or 4 extra years of relevant experience may substitute.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in sustainable or urban development projects.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate the development and implementation of the overall project work plan.
• Prepare and review technical documents and terms of reference for outputs.
• Establish project planning and monitoring systems.
• Oversee follow-up activities, ensure technical quality and manage risks.
• Monitor deadlines for narrative and financial reporting and track fund transfers.
• Support recruitment and management of technical teams and stakeholder engagement.
• Gather data for monitoring and evaluation and prepare progress reports.
• Support knowledge management and dissemination activities.

Conhecimentos

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven planning

Policy development

Urban development

Team leadership

Monitoring & evaluation

Communication

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and Urbanism, Geography, Economics, International Relations, Administration, Public Policies, or related fields

Postgraduate degree in Architecture and Urbanism, Urban Planning, Geography, Project Management, or related fields

Ferramentas

Windows

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Teams

Web search

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Organizational context: The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) promotes sustainable urban development and adequate housing for all. Its Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (ROLAC) is based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This role supports the "Vida Nova no Morro" project in Niterói, focused on improving urban conditions in informal settlements through data systems, policy development, and community engagement.

Job purpose: The Programme Coordinator will support the "Vida Nova no Morro" project in Niterói, Brazil, a UN-Habitat initiative in partnership with the Municipality of Niterói. The role's purpose is to ensure the effective implementation of project activities aimed at strengthening municipal data systems, developing responsive social housing policies, and promoting sustainable, inclusive urban development. This involves coordinating project work plans, managing deliverables, engaging with stakeholders, and contributing to evidence-based planning and community mobilization to reduce socio-spatial inequalities and support sustainable urban development in line with the Sustainable Development Goals and the New Urban Agenda.

Responsibilities: The Programme Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of the overall project work plan, ensuring alignment with project documents and agreements. This includes preparing and reviewing technical documents, developing Terms of Reference for outputs, and establishing project planning and monitoring systems. The role involves overseeing periodic follow-up activities, ensuring technical quality, and managing risks to project implementation. Additionally, the coordinator will monitor deadlines for narrative and financial reporting, track fund transfers, and manage project amendments. They will also provide technical guidance, support recruitment and management of technical teams, and maintain relationships with government counterparts, civil society, and other partners. The role includes gathering data for monitoring and evaluation, preparing progress reports, documenting project processes, and supporting knowledge management and dissemination activities.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and Urbanism, Geography, Economics, International Relations, Administration, Public Policies, or related fields is required. A postgraduate degree in Architecture and Urbanism, Urban Planning, Geography, Project Management, or related fields is also required. Alternatively, an additional four years of relevant experience beyond the minimum requirement can substitute for the postgraduate degree.

Work experience: A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in sustainable or urban development projects is required, with demonstrated experience in project coordination within Brazil. Desirable experience includes developing urban strategies and public policies, working with housing and informal settlements, data-driven urban planning, participatory planning approaches, and stakeholder engagement strategies. Previous experience within the United Nations System is also desirable.

Skills: Proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams), and web search engines. 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 dissemination.

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