Programme Analyst - M&E
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 by executing M&E-related activities, contributing to the achievement of project objectives and organizational priorities. The position is crucial for enhancing the effectiveness and impact of UN-Habitat's initiatives in Brazil, ensuring projects align with the Habitat Agenda, the 2030 Agenda, and the New Urban Agenda. The role involves close collaboration with programme, operations, and project teams to ensure successful project outcomes and reporting.
Responsibilities
The Programme Analyst – M&E will support project implementation in Brazil through various monitoring and evaluation tasks. This includes defining project indicators and monitoring mechanisms, preparing annual and quarterly substantive reports for national counterparts, donors, the regional office, and headquarters. The role also involves preparing other substantive reports for the UN System, participating in interagency M&E groups, and updating project information in the UMOJA-IPMR system. Additionally, the analyst will support the development and implementation of a strategy for monitoring office results and their impact on SDGs, and provide input for identifying and mitigating project risks. The position also entails supporting evaluation tasks, staying updated on UN-Habitat's evaluation policy, and assisting with innovative evaluation methodologies.
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. Experience within the UN System or in international cooperation for development, urban development, and project management is desirable.
Skills
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (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 dissemination.