Programme Analyst (Territorial Planning and Resilience)

Organisation: UN-Habitat - United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Location: Rio De Janeiro
Contract: C
Deadline: 20 November 2026

Result of Service

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

Work Location

Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil

Expected duration

Six (6) months, with possibility of extension

Duties and Responsibilities

Background 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 2030 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. In 2025, UN-Habitat started the implementation of the project “Resilient Environment Program: Climate Adaptation of Fluminense Cities” with the State Government of Rio de Janeiro (Governo do Estado do Rio de Janeiro – GERJ) through the Secretariat of Environment and Sustainability (Secretaria do Ambiente e Sustentabilidade). This project aims to enhance the capacity of municipalities and local communities in Rio de Janeiro to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and adapt to climate and environmental challenges, while seeking to mitigate disasters in the state. To properly implement the above-mentioned project, a Programme Analyst (Territorial Planning and Resilience) is required. Report to UN-Habitat Manager The Programme Analyst (Territorial Planning and Resilience) reports to the Head of Brazil Office, who will evaluate him/her. Responsibilities The Programme Analyst (Territorial Planning and Resilience) will contribute to the implementation of the project, and its activities, with the following responsibilities: a) Provide technical advice and contribute to the execution of technical activities related to the project. b) Provide managerial guidance and coordinate the overall implementation of the project’s work programme, including development, approval, and implementation of activities. c) Provide critical reviews of reports prepared by technical partners. d) Maintain close communication with counterparts and local partners, such as governments, civil society organizations, universities, private sector, etc, under supervision. e) Perform technical, administrative, and management activities to ensure that the project meets the objectives in terms of deadlines, budget, and quality. f) Contribute technically to implement activities related to the following areas: a. Capacity building and development. b. Collection, production, analysis and management of data, information, and territorial indicators. c. Geospatial analysis and GIS tools. d. Public policies focused on territorial resilience. e. Strategic and project planning, monitoring, and implementation. f. Social mobilization and participation. g. Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Change Adaptation. h. Integrated analysis of physical and socioeconomic environments. i. Effective advocacy, monitoring, and partnership. g) Provide information for the systematization and exchange of successful practices and experiences. h) Conduct technical activities to ensure that the project meets deadlines and objectives. i) Provide inputs for the identification and mitigation of risks, including relevant challenges or omissions and other situations that may affect the development and implementation of the project. j) Document expert group meetings, forums, consultations, training events, and other activities related to the planning, development and implementation of the project. k) Participate in missions as requested. l) Attend meetings and conferences promoted by UN-Habitat and the project’s partners as requested. m) Have compliance with UN-Habitat quality standards and project requirements, ensuring consistency with institutional guidelines, methodologies and expected outcomes. n) Develop reports following ABNT guidelines, ensuring alignment with UN-Habitat’s quality standards and project requirements. o) 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. p) Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor, 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 contribute to the project’s implementation according to the stated responsibilities.

Qualifications/special skills

Education Required: • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Territorial Planning Geography, Geology, Environmental Management or related fields, or additional three (3) years of relevant experience to the post, beyond the requirement. Desirable: • Postgraduate degree (Lato Sensu or Stricto Sensu) in Territorial Studies, Geography, Public Policy, Environmental Sciences, or related fields is desirable. Work experience • Minimum four (4) years of professional experience in project/programme management on development or urban/territorial related themes is required. • Professional experience on themes related to public policies, territorial planning, municipal or sectoral plans, territorial resilience, articulation and coordination of stakeholders on implementation of policies and projects in Brazil is required. • Experience related to climate adaptation is desirable. • Experience related to Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) is desirable. • Experience related to construction management is desirable. • Professional experience in designing and facilitating participatory workshops 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, such as Geographic Information System (GIS), and use of software and online platforms is desirable. • Good handling of online events and conference tools is desirable. • Good knowledge on 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 working knowledge in English are required. Working knowledge of Spanish is desirable.

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