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 in executing M&E-related activities, ensuring projects align with organizational priorities and objectives. The position contributes to the effective management and reporting of UN-Habitat's initiatives, supporting the achievement of sustainable urban development goals in Brazil and aligning with the 2030 Agenda and the New Urban Agenda. The role is crucial for tracking progress, identifying risks, and ensuring the successful delivery of project outcomes.
Responsibilities
The Programme Analyst – M&E will support project implementation in Brazil, focusing on monitoring and evaluation tasks. This includes assisting in defining project indicators and monitoring mechanisms, and preparing annual and quarterly reports for national counterparts, donors, the regional office, and headquarters. The role involves supporting the preparation of other substantive reports for the UN System and participating in interagency M&E groups. Additionally, the analyst will support updating project information in the UMOJA-IPMR system and contribute to developing and implementing a strategy for monitoring office results and their impact on SDGs. This includes identifying and mitigating project risks and providing input for evaluation tasks, ensuring compliance with UN-Habitat's evaluation policy and innovative 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. International experience, particularly in development cooperation, urban development, and project management, is advantageous. Previous experience within the United Nations system is desirable.
Skills
Proficiency in Office Package (MS 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 sharing.