Programme Analyst – M&E

The Programme Analyst – M&E supports the implementation of UN-Habitat projects in Brazil by executing monitoring and evaluation activities to ensure project objectives and organizational priorities are met. The role involves defining indicators, preparing reports, supporting evaluation processes, and facilitating knowledge management related to sustainable urban development projects.

Responsibilities

• Support in the definition of indicators and monitoring mechanisms for projects during their development and implementation stages.
• Support the preparation of annual reports that the office for Brazil must submit to national counterparts or donors.
• Support the preparation of quarterly substantive reports to report to the regional office and the Agency’s headquarters on the general progress of projects.
• Support the preparation of other substantive reports requested by the United Nations System and participate as a member of the interagency Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) group.
• Support in updating office projects in the UMOJA-IPMR system.
• Support the development and implementation of a strategy for monitoring the office's results and its impact on progress toward the SDGs.
• Provide input for identifying and mitigating project risks, including relevant challenges, omissions, and other situations that may affect project development and implementation.
• Stay updated on UN-Habitat's evaluation policy.
• Stay informed about innovative evaluation methodologies that allow the identification of results, good practices, lessons learned, and areas of opportunity in projects.
• Support compliance with the Agency's monitoring and evaluation processes, according to the procedures established by the Program.
• Support compliance with mainstreaming gender and intersectionality analysis, as well as the human rights approach, related to project implementation.
• Assist the projects in preparing the necessary inputs for project tracking and monitoring, as well as other activities undertaken by the Brazil office.
• Carry out activities to support the project coordinators to ensure that projects meet the objectives established in the Contribution Agreements, particularly regarding deadlines, content, and quality.
• Provide input for the preparation of support documentation for proper project management and perform relevant follow-up in the IPMR system.
• Participate, when requested, in interagency groups of the United Nations System (UNS), project meetings, official missions, and/or events related to projects in which it participates.
• Support the production of the necessary inputs for developing results reports on projects and actions carried out by UN-Habitat in Brazil.
• Facilitate means and information for the systematization and exchange of successful practices and experiences with other offices in the region and with thematic areas at headquarters.
• Carry out other activities requested by the Head of Office and/or Program Officer within the framework of this consultancy, without prejudice to fulfilling their responsibilities.
• Document expert group meetings, forums, consultations, training events and other activities related to the planning, development and implementation of ongoing and new projects.
• Prepare reports to partners, internal reports, etc. at various stages of the projects.
• Perform other duties which may be requested by the supervisor.
• Complete all courses and training activities indicated by the supervisor.
• Ensure personal security by complying with United Nations security mechanisms and the Framework of Accountability for the United Nations Security Management System.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Public Administration, Political Science, Administration, Economics, Architecture, Urban Planning, or related fields, or additional three (3) years of relevant experience to the post, beyond the requirement.
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience in monitoring and evaluating programs and projects in public administration or international organizations, participatory strategic plans, sustainable development, and/or related areas is required.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning processes, monitoring, evaluation, and project implementation follow-up is required.
• Demonstrated familiarity with the New Urban Agenda and the 2030 Agenda is required.
• Work experience within the United Nations System, as well as in topics related to the 2030 Agenda, is desirable.
• International experience will be considered positively, particularly in the field of international cooperation for development, urban development, and project management.
• Good computer skills in Office Package (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) are required.
• Mastery of technological tools and use of software and online platforms is required.
• Good knowledge of project management methodologies is desirable.
• Completion of the security course BSAFE from UNDSS is required during the first month of employment.
• The consultant must be familiarized with United Nations security mechanisms and comply with them according to the Framework of Accountability for the United Nations Security Management System.

Skills

• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Strategic Planning
• Project Implementation
• Sustainable Development
• New Urban Agenda Familiarity
• Global Agenda 2030 Knowledge
• International Cooperation
• Urban Development
• Project Management
• Office Packages
• MS Word
• Excel
• Power Point
• Outlook
• Technological Tools Mastery
• Software Use
• Online Platforms Use
• United Nations Security Mechanisms
• BSAFE Security Training

Languages

Portuguese, English, Spanish