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Local Programme Review Committee Secretariat Consultant

LocationHome based - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
LevelEntry
Posted1h ago
Programs & Operations

Quick answer

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme is hiring a home-based Local Programme Review Committee Secretariat Consultant (Brazil) for a 6-month contract to provide technical advisory and quality-assurance services.

Role
Local Programme Review Committee Secretariat Consultant
Organization
United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Location
Home based - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Level
Entry
Category
Programs & Operations

The role

The consultant will provide specialized, time-bound technical advisory and quality-assurance services to strengthen PRC-LWG ROAF-ROLAC project-review methodology, documentation quality, cross-cutting integration, and organizational learning through measurable deliverables.

What you'll do

  • Contribute to the project review processes under the Programme Review Committee Headquarters Working Group (PRC-HQ WG) and Local Working Groups (PRC-LWGs)
  • Review selected project documents and identify areas requiring clarification or further alignment with Results-Based Management principles and the UN-Habitat Strategic Plan
  • Assess project documentation for completeness and consistency before submission to IPMR, and provide observations for consideration by the responsible approving authority
  • Facilitate communication and information exchange among headquarters, regional offices, and designated technical focal points involved in project review processes
  • Review the status of project submissions recorded in IPMR and prepare summary reports highlighting pending actions, documentation gaps, and issues requiring attention by responsible officials

What it takes

  • Advanced university degree in Urban Development, Social Sciences, Economics, Public Administration, International Development, or a related field
  • Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in programme support, project management support, project coordination, results-based management, monitoring and reporting, urban development, or a related area
  • Experience supporting project review processes, preparing reports, maintaining project information systems, or coordinating programme-related activities within the United Nations system or another international organization
  • Experience facilitating meetings, compiling technical inputs from multiple stakeholders, and preparing documentation or knowledge products
  • Familiarity with Results-Based Management concepts and project-cycle management
  • Experience using project management or information-management tools and standard reporting templates

What you'll bring

Advanced university degree in Urban DevelopmentSocial SciencesEconomicsPublic AdministrationInternational Developmentor a related field

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

Home based - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

What are the key qualifications required?

Advanced university degree in Urban Development, Social Sciences, Economics, Public Administration, International Development, or a related field, and at least 3 years of relevant experience.

How do I apply?

Apply through the provided link: https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=284102&languageCd=ENG

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