人类住区项目管理干事

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

UN-Habitat is the focal point for all urbanization and human settlement matters within the UN system.

UN-Habitat works with partners to build inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and communities.

UN-Habitat promotes urbanization as a positive transformative force for people and communities, reducing inequality, discrimination and poverty.

This position is located in the Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (ROLAC), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The incumbent will report to the Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean and work closely with programme divisions, branches and units at Headquarters and across the region.

Within delegated authority, the Programme Management Officer, Human Settlements will be responsible for the following duties: Responsibilities

• Provide normative and technical leadership on adequate housing, sustainable urbanization and implementation of the New Urban Agenda across countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.

• Promote the integration of adequate housing, basic services and informal settlements thematics into national policies in the region.

MINURVI (Forum of Ministers and High-Level Authorities on Housing and Urban Development in Latin America and the Caribbean).

• Lead regional/subregional portfolio development and implementation, with particular focus in the anglophone Caribbean subregion.

• Lead Programme development and preparation of proposals for global vertical funds.

ROLAC strategic priorities.

• Supports and advises development, implementation and evaluations to programmes/projects, in the subregion;

ensures follow-up actions.

• Fosters partnerships and collaboration with donors and other international agencies to mobilize resources for projects and programmes on adequate housing and sustainable urbanization in assigned subregion.

• Performs consulting assignments, in collaboration with the clients and counterparts, by planning facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action plan the client will use to manage the change.

• Provides technical and management advisory on human settlements analysis, needs assessments and other activities, participating in advisory missions to carry out high level consultations and other activities aimed at development of human settlements policies, strategies and programmes.

• Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources.

• Coordinates policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies, • Generates survey initiatives;

reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identify problems/issues and prepares conclusions.

• Organizes and prepares written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc. • Provides capacity development support through documentation of knowledge management, tool development and facilitating networking with partners and programmes contributing to the enhancement of the policy dialogues at UN-Habitat and globally.

• Provides substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc. • Initiates and coordinates outreach activities;

makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.

• Leads and/or participates in large, complex field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries, etc. • Supports activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).

• 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.

• Performs other related duties as required.

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 sources on the internet, intranet and other databases;

ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities;

ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management;

is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;

takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Architecture, Civil Engineering Urban or Regional Planning, Political Science, Economics or a related field is required.

A first-level university degree in combination with two (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.

A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in adequate housing, human settlements (urban planning and management, human development initiatives, housing and slum upgrading, land and urban infrastructure) is required.

A minimum of four (4) years of experience at the international level in stakeholder driven strategic planning and implementation processes is required.

Experience working on governance, planning or policy related issues in the area of human settlements is required.

Experience in planning, including strategic planning, and overseeing the implementation of the plans is desirable.

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

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

For this job opening, English is required.

Spanish is required.

Portuguese is desirable.

The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult for details).

Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment which will be followed by a competency-based interview. Special Notice

Appointment against this post is for an initial period of one (1) year and may be subject to extension subject to legislative body funding availability.

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.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Individual Contractors and Consultants who have worked within the UN Secretariat in the last six months, are ineligible to apply for or be appointed to any professional and higher temporary or fixed term positions, within six months of the end of their current or most recent service.

For such positions, at least six months need to have elapsed between the end of a consultancy or individual contract and the time of application and consideration for an appointment as a staff member under the Staff Rules and Regulations of the United Nations.

The requirement is not applicable when a person considered for appointment is serving or has previously served as affiliated personnel (for example as a consultant, individual contractor, intern or gratis personnel) with a specialized agency or an Office, Fund or Programme such as UNHCR, UNICEF,

UNOPS which is separately administered and funded from voluntary contributions.

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This information is the basis for the hiring manager to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position and to contact you.

For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or underrepresented in the UN Secretariat as of 31 August 2026, are strongly encouraged to apply: Afghanistan, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, Brunei Darussalam, Cabo Verde, China, People's Republic of, Cuba, Democratic People's Republic of Korea Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gre