Programme Analyst (Social Work)

Result of Service

The consultant shall duly and timely perform his/her obligations, under this Terms of Reference, and will work in close collaboration with the UN-Habitat’s operational and technical teams.

Work Location

São Gonçalo, Brazil

Expected duration

Two (2) months

Duties and Responsibilities

Background 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. The Regional Office for Latin American and the Caribbean – ROLAC – is based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Agency puts emphasis in developing and managing activities in the host country. Indeed, for the past years, UN-Habitat has expanded its portfolio in Brazil by working with the three tiers of government to support the formulation and implementation of more effective, sustainable, participative, and socially fairer urban economic, social, and environmental policies. In 2023, UN-Habitat launched a project with the aim of supporting the Municipality of São Gonçalo to reduce social inequalities based on the fulfillment of the 2030 Agenda. This project is dedicated to improving the capacities and conditions of the local administration in monitoring urban conditions and trends at the local level, providing evidence-based information to build sustainable and locally integrated urban policies. In 2024, UN-Habitat was invited to contribute to the development of the participatory Action Plan for a project under the Periferia Viva Programme, aimed at the urbanization of an informal settlement. To implement this project in São Gonçalo, a Programme Analyst (Social Work) is required to ensure effective execution of the work program. This role will be performed in person at an outpost established in the Ipuca Community in São Gonçalo. The Programme Analyst (Social Work) will be responsible for executing the project’s activities, ensuring compliance with security guidelines, and fostering engagement with local stakeholders to support the initiative’s sustainable urban development. Report to UN-Habitat Manager The Programme Analyst (Social Work) reports to the Head of Brazil Office and, who will evaluate him/her. Responsibilities The Programme Analyst (Social Work) will support the implementation of the project, and its activities, with the following responsibilities: a) Improve the mapping of agents in the territory and local initiatives. b) Develop strategies for communication, community mobilization and social participation, compatible with the conditions of the population and the territory. c) Carry out a preliminary characterization of the beneficiary families and the territory - identifying the particularities of each section with the support of community diagnostic activities. d) Summarize the information for the community, using summaries, graphs and presentations in accessible language, including with a focus on vulnerable groups. e) Develop proposals for training activities for participants and engagement in the various stages and committees related to the project and the work, in partnership with the team. f) Facilitate and support the facilitation of meetings and channels to ensure the participation of the population, including marginalized groups. g) Provide advice on the process of defining general intervention guidelines and prioritizing actions to assist vulnerable groups present in the territory. h) Prepare documents related to the project and work in collaboration with other members of the program team. i) Perform technical, administrative, and management tasks to ensure compliance with deadlines, budget and quality standards. k) Conduct and/or participate in all activities outlined in the project work plan, including field research, social mobilization and community workshops. l) Support knowledge management by providing input to documents and sharing relevant information and successful practices, including regional offices and headquarters divisions. m) Contribute to identifying and mitigating project risks by addressing challenges, gaps, or other factors that may impact project execution. n) Prepare monitoring reports for partners and stakeholders at different stages of the project. o) Participate in and document meetings and activities related to project planning, development and implementation, including those organized by UN-Habitat partners. p) Be responsible for ensuring that all activities are aligned with the United Nations principles of integrity. The consultant will be responsible for completing all courses and training activities that are indicated to him/her by his/her supervisor. The security course BSAFE, from UNDSS, is required to be accredited during the first month of employment. The consultant will be responsible for his/her own security, so the person should be familiarized with United Nations security mechanisms and comply with them according to the Framework of Accountability for the United Nations Security Management System. Outputs/Work Assignment The Programme Analyst (Social Work) will support the implementation of project activities according to the responsibilities indicated above. The consultant shall be paid a monthly allowance, upon presentation and approval by the Head of Brazil Office of monthly activities’ report.

Qualifications/special skills

Education Required: • Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Sociology, or three (3) additional years of relevant experience to the post, beyond the requirement. Desired: • Postgraduate degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Sociology, Urban Studies or re-lated fields is desirable. Work experience: • Minimum of four (4) years of professional experience on themes related to urban de-velopment in Brazil is required, including three (3) years of experience in community mobilization and social work in informal settlements. • Experience in implementation of participatory workshops and their methodologies is desirable. • Experience in design and/or work in informal settlements is desirable. • Previous experience within the UN System is desirable. Skills: • Good computer skills in Windows, as Microsoft Office, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and Web search engines is required. • Good handling of technological tools and use of software and online platforms is desirable. • Good knowledge on project management methodologies is desirable. Competencies • Professionalism: Experience working in an inter-institutional environment, project management, monitoring-evaluation; approaches and strategies regarding good ur-ban governance and local and regional development. • Planning and organization: Professional approach to work, strong sense of responsi-bility, operate with minimal supervision; proven organizational skills and ability to manage a workload efficiently and within set deadlines. • Communication: Ability to write clearly and effectively; listen to others, interpret mes-sages correctly and respond appropriately; show openness in information sharing and keep everyone informed; solid abstract reasoning skills together with a proven capac-ity to write documents for diverse audiences. • Teamwork: Ability to work with teams, demonstrate leadership, conflict management and consensus facilitation skills; ability to work in a multicultural and multi-ethnic envi-ronment, and to respect diversity; sensitivity to the main streaming of vulnerability; willingness and ability to work in difficult environments. Knowledge Management • The person must know the processes, procedures, and norms of UN-Habitat, to guar-antee an adequate quality of the activities described above, following the standards of the organization. • The person will propose formats and procedures that allow the efficient implementa-tion of the activities related to the project development. • The person must know the file of the Office, work with it, and ensure its proper maintenance, accessibility for all staff, and due updating. • The person will prepare databases related to the project running. • The person will make sure that all relevant technical information will be adequately shared with the correspondent staff. • The person will ensure that all produced material will be fit-for-purpose and delivered, in an organized way, for posterior consultation and use of the Agency. • The person will only share the information produced with the team agency, assuring the privacy of the content.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat, and Spanish is the working language of the Regional Office. • For the post advertised, fluency in Portuguese is required. Working knowledge of Eng-lish and Spanish is desirable.

Additional Information

Travel details: Not Applicable. Remuneration LICA 2 (part-time 65%). UNOPS Salary Scale. Notes Appointment against this post is on local basis and only nationals from Brazil or external candidates who hold a permanent visa in Brazil may apply.  The extension of this contract is subject to availability of funds and/or performance. Any contract extension is not automatic.   It is required for all the curricular information to be inserted in the system, which may take a few hours. Only complete applications in English will be considered.    All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. Due to the volume of applications received, receipt of applications cannot be acknowledged individually. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.  Applications should be submitted through INSPIRA and must include all documents required at the system, please be ready to include the following information at the “Candidate Profile” (CP) at Inspira:    • Cover memo (maximum 1 page)  • Educational Background (incl. dates)  • Professional Experience (assignments, tasks, achievements, duration by years/ months)  • Expertise and preferences regarding location of potential assignments  • Other Experience and Expertise (e.g. Internships/ voluntary work, etc.)*   * Please note that Internships, part-time and voluntary work count as 50%. In addition to it, note experience not relevant to the position will not be considered.    All applications should be submitted to: Inspira    UN-HABITAT does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. If you have any questions concerning people or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of these offices and requesting the payment of a fee, please contact: recruitment@unon.org.

No Fee

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