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This is a NO-D contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 7 years of experience, depending on education.

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Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is the agency for human settlements mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities.

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.

This position is located at UN-Habitat's Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (ROLAC) in Rio de Janeiro. The incumbent reports directly to the UN-Habitat's Multi Country Senior Officer in charge of Brazil and Southern Cone countries and will perform the following duties:

Responsibilities

1. Provides strategic guidance to the UN-Habitat Office, and to UNCT on effective, quality, and timely UN support for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the New Urban Agenda (NUA) through a new generation CCA/UNDAF, programmes, projects and other kind of initiatives.

• Provides substantive support to the UNCT in articulating and actively communicating a credible and convincing strategic vision for the UN, articulated through the UNDAF, which is consistent with national development goals and priorities, UN values, aligned with the 2030 Agenda and committed to the principles of universality, equality and leaving no one behind; • Provides technical support to the UN-Habitat programme/team in the area of sustainable urban development; • Drafts policy recommendations to the office on the development, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of projects; • Provides guidance to the office in asserting vision and accountability for the UN to operate as a nimble, innovative and enterprising development partner, demonstrating characteristics of a knowledge-based organization and thought leader; • Leads the implementation of UN-Habitat’s policy and programmatic services, operational capabilities, and partnership mechanisms; • Facilitates close engagement across the humanitarian, development and peace domains, as required by the country context; • Leads the identification, analysis and prioritization of joint programmatic work in response to national priorities and in line with the UNDAF and the 2030 Agenda; • Facilitates the engagement of all agencies – resident and non-resident - and other relevant UN entities, including at Headquarters and at the (sub-)regional level in inter-agency fora and in discussions with external partners on sustainable urban development issues; • Facilitates coherence in the different intra-agency coordination bodies, including with Country Teams and the Security Management Team.

2. Initiates and coordinates external partnerships and joint resource mobilization efforts

• Initiates and coordinates effective working relationships with national and international public and private partners to facilitate knowledge sharing in support of CCA/UNDAF and programme development, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation; • Provides substantive support for positioning the UN-Habitat as a key provider of integrated services and as a platform in support of the SDGs and the NUA in consultation with a broad range of stakeholders; • Leads or participates in the formulation and implementation of the as well as the Resource Mobilization Strategy, and other initiatives in support of SDG and the NUA achievement through the UNDAF and projects; • Leads or contributes to the design, formulation, implementation, monitoring and reporting of joint programming processes amongst UN entities; • Based on UNDAF and joint programmes, facilitates and coordinates joint resource mobilization and partnering efforts at country level; • Contributes to strategic messaging and communication initiatives by office.

3. Coordinates the team, including technical and operational activities

• Provides substantive inputs in formulating, implementing and monitoring the programmes, identifying risks for projects, including relevant challenges or omissions and other situations that may affect development and implementation of UN-Habitat's initiatives in the country; • Facilitates a culture of continuous improvement and client-orientation in operational service delivery; • Provides guidance on the UN-Habitat participation in common services arrangements to participating organizations/agencies at the country level.

4. Manages knowledge management and capacity development activities in- and outside the UN System

• Facilitates the transfer of knowledge and effective communications across different UN and non-UN entities; • Leads the sharing of best practices, trends, knowledge and lessons learned across the UN system and with external partners; • Coordinates thematic activities and knowledge-sharing forums and encourages others to participate; • Contributes to knowledge sharing (including through training and facilitating peer exchange) amongst UN-Habitat staff on issues related to sustainable urban development UN frameworks, methodologies and tools; • Monitors and analyzes UN-Habitat experiences, lessons learned and knowledge networking to contribute to strategic planning processes.

5. Leads overall management of the office to ensure efficient and effective substantive coordination support and adherence to organizational policies and procedures

• Provides support for the formulation and implementation of the substantive work programme of the UN-Habitat; allocates and monitors UN-Habitat resources for delivery of outputs and reporting on results; • Manages the activities undertaken by the office, ensuring that programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion; • In close collaboration with the Programme Management Officer in LAC, manages processes related to human and financial resource management, procurement, general administration, security, and information technology for the office; • Manages, guides and trains staff under his/her supervision; facilitates teamwork and communications among staff in the office and across organizational boundaries; • Promotes a work environment in the office and across UN entities that is conducive to innovation and engagement with a diverse set of stakeholders and that delivers results in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. • Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. • Ensures that requirements, background information used for data analysis are documented.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM : Ability to apply sustainable development theories, concepts and approaches. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic resources on the internet, intranet and other databases. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

PLANNING AND ORGANIZING : Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

COMMUNICATION : Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

TEAMWORK : Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in business or public administration, international relations, sustainable development, social sciences, education or related area is required. A first-level university degree in combination with (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in strategic planning, sustainable development policy, project/programme management, or resource mobilization in the context of development cooperation or related area is required.

Experience with urban development in Brazil is required

Experience on themes related to urban planning, regional development, slum upgrading, articulation and coordination of stakeholders on implementation of policies and projects is desirable.

Knowledge and experience of technical international cooperation rules in Brazil is desirable.

Experience in coordinating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating development programmes and projects is desirable.

Experience in establishing inter-relationships among international organization and national and subnational governments is desirable.

Experiencing in identifying and analyzing trends, opportunities, and threats to fundraising is desirable.

Experience in administrative systems and UN system norms is desirable.

Experience with SAP systems in general like Umoja is desirable.

Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Fluency in Portuguese is also required. Knowledge of Spanish or any other working language of the United Nations is desirable.

NOTE: 'Fluency' equals a rating of 'fluent' in all four areas (speak, read, write and understand) and 'Knowledge of' equals a rating of 'confident' in two of the four areas.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

The initial appointment is for a period of one year. Extension of appointment is subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO NATIONALS OF BRAZIL ONLY. National Professional Officer category shall be of the nationality of the country where this position is located and will be recruited in the country or within commuting distance of the office. If no suitable local candidate is identified, Brazil nationals residing elsewhere may be considered, in which case the candidate would be responsible for any costs related to traveling and relocating to Brazil in the event of an employment offer.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Internal Applicants : When completing the form, ensure ALL fields, ALL professional experience and contact information are completed and up to date. This information is the basis for the hiring manager to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position and to contact you. " The expression "Internal candidates", shall mean staff members who have been recruited after a competitive examination under staff rule 4.16 or after the advice of a central review body under staff rule 4.15.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect.

The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

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United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.

By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions.

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No Fee

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