Programme Management Officer, Human Settlements
United Nations Human Settlements Programme · RIO DE JANEIRO · P-4 · Apply by December 3, 2026
About this role
Org. Setting and Reporting 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…