Programme Management Officer, Human Settlements

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is an organization established by the UN General Assembly with the mission to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities. It serves as the focal point for all urbanization and human settlement matters within the UN system. UN-Habitat collaborates with various partners to build inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable cities and communities, aiming to reduce inequality, discrimination, and poverty through positive urbanization. The organization operates in multiple countries, focusing on urban development and human settlements.

Job Overview:
The Programme Management Officer for Human Settlements will be stationed at the Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (ROLAC) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This role involves providing normative and technical leadership on issues related to adequate housing and sustainable urbanization, particularly in the context of the New Urban Agenda. The officer will work closely with the Regional Director and various program divisions, branches, and units at UN-Habitat Headquarters. The position requires the promotion of adequate housing and basic services integration into national policies, leading regional portfolio development, and supporting the implementation of UN-Habitat's strategic priorities. The officer will also be responsible for advising on program evaluations, fostering partnerships with donors, conducting workshops, and providing technical and management advisory services on human settlements analysis and needs assessments.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Programme Management Officer include:

• Providing normative and technical leadership on adequate housing and sustainable urbanization across Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Promoting the integration of housing and informal settlements into national policies.
• Supporting the UN-Habitat Secretariat to MINURVI.
• Leading regional portfolio development and implementation, especially in the anglophone Caribbean.
• Developing and preparing proposals for global vertical funds.
• Advising on program/project development, implementation, and evaluations.
• Fostering partnerships with donors and international agencies.
• Conducting consulting assignments and facilitating workshops.
• Researching and analyzing information from diverse sources. 1
• Coordinating policy development and preparing evaluations or research activities. 1
• Generating survey initiatives and designing data collection tools. 1
• Organizing written outputs such as reports and publications. 1
• Providing capacity development support and facilitating networking. 1
• Supporting budget funding activities and preparing related documents. 1
• Collecting and analyzing data to identify trends and provide insights for decision-making. 1
• Performing other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in fields such as Architecture, Civil Engineering, Urban or Regional Planning, Political Science, Economics, or a related area. A first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. Successful completion of degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics, or data science is desirable. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge and understanding of theories and concepts relevant to urban planning and human settlements.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in relevant fields such as Architecture, Civil Engineering, Urban or Regional Planning, Political Science, or Economics. Alternatively, a first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted. Completion of programs in data analytics or related fields is also desirable.

Experience:
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in areas related to adequate housing and human settlements is required. This includes urban planning and management, human development initiatives, and housing and slum upgrading. At least four years of experience at the international level in stakeholder-driven strategic planning and implementation processes is necessary. Experience in governance, planning, or policy issues related to human settlements is also required, along with desirable experience in strategic planning and data analytics.

Languages:
For this position, proficiency in English and Spanish is required, with a minimum UN Level II proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Knowledge of Portuguese is desirable, with a minimum UN Level I proficiency. The working languages of the United Nations Secretariat are English and French, and candidates must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in these languages.

Additional Notes:
The appointment for this position is for an initial period of one year, with the possibility of extension based on funding availability. The United Nations is committed to achieving gender balance and encourages female candidates to apply. The recruitment process is open to candidates from underrepresented member states, and reasonable accommodations may be provided for applicants with disabilities. The United Nations does not charge any fees during the recruitment process.