Local Programme Review Committee Secretariat Consultant

Overview

This consultancy supports the Secretariat functions for the Programme Review Committee (PRC) Local Working Group (LWG) for the Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (ROLAC). The role focuses on coordinating project review processes, ensuring project quality and compliance, facilitating regional collaboration, monitoring project progress, and building staff capacity.

Tasks Summary

• Coordinate project review processes under the Programme Review Committee (PRC-HQ WG) and Local Working Groups (PRC LWG).
• Review project submissions for quality, compliance, technical soundness, and alignment with UN-Habitat’s Strategic Plan.
• Ensure the inclusion of gender equality, social inclusion, environmental sustainability, and risk mitigation in project designs.
• Organize and document PRC meetings, including tracking follow-up actions and recommendations.
• Clear final documents for IPMR submission.
• Facilitate collaboration between headquarters, regional offices, and technical experts.
• Ensure regional perspectives and cross-cutting issues are integrated into projects.
• Track the submission of approved projects into IPMR and approve (under the level 1) the draft projects for final approval.
• Monitor progress through internal tracking reporting system, identifying gaps, and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain project documentation and databases.
• Contribute to knowledge products and repositories for organizational learning.
• Provide assistance on project formulation, PRC processes, and Results-Based Management (RBM).
• Coach and mentor staff to improve project quality and compliance.

Experience Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of relevant international experience in project management, urban policy development, or related areas. Experience in working with the United Nations or other international organizations is desirable.

Qualification Requirements

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Urban Development, Social Sciences, Economic Development, or other relevant fields.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in oral and written English is required.

Languages Preferred: Fluency in other UN languages, particularly Spanish or Portuguese, is an asset.

Contract Duration: six months

Work Modality: Home based

Remuneration: The fee level associated with this assignment is the maximum rate for level A, total of 260 USD per day. Monthly rate in USD - 2618.00. Total amount in USD 15,708.00.