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Job Title: DIRECTOR, D1 Department/ Office: United Nations Human Settlements Programme Duty Station: RIO DE JANEIRO Posting Period: 2 October 2012-1 December 2012 Job Opening number: 12-PGM-UNHABITAT-23991-R-RIO DE JANEIRO (O) Org. Setting and Reporting The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. This post is located in the Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean, in Rio de Janeiro. Responsibilities Under the overall supervision of the Executive Director and direct supervision of the Deputy Executive Director, the incumbent's responsibilities will be as follows:1. Policy making:-Contributing to overall policy and strategy development within UN-Habitat to enhance regional, national and local capacity to implement human settlements policies, strategies and programmes with special focus on reduction of urban poverty and response to disasters. -Leading the development and implementation of UN-Habitat's operational strategy for the region and sub-regions 2.Programme Development:- Providing leadership and guidance in the development and forward planning of the substantive work of the office. -Coordinating the formulation and implementation of the work programme in the region, including technical cooperation projects.-Identifying emerging needs and issues in the region and responding as they develop.-Maintaining close and regular liaison with headquarters, regional and country offices of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and other multi- and bi-lateral donor agencies on programme development and coordination.3.Management and Supervision of the Regional Office Daily Operations:-Managing regional office including administration, personnel, procurement, finance and ensuring compliance with administrative/financial rules and regulations.- Supervising and monitoring the technical cooperation project portfolio by verifying compliance with established rules and guidelines.4.Resource Mobilization:-Developing and implementing a resource mobilization strategy in close cooperation with the Resource Mobilization Unit, of the Project Office, UN-Habitat. -Ensuring the self-financing of the Regional Office by securing adequate revenue from project execution and technical services.5.Networking and Information Activities:-Organizing advocacy and thematic activities within the LAC Region related to the main policy messages promoted by UN-Habitat.- Representing UN-Habitat in major development programming exercises at the regional and national level, international conferences, major regional fora, expert meetings and Tri-partite Review Meetings. Competencies Professionalism: Knowledge of the substantive field of work in general and of specific areas being supervised; Ability to produce reports and papers, and to review and edit the work of others; Ability to apply UN regulations, rules, policies and guidelines in work situations; Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations; Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently. Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow; Empowers others to translate vision into results; Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions. Managing Performance: Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; Appraises performance fairly. Education Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Economics, Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning and Management, Environment, social sciences or related area. A first- level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Work Experience A minimum of fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in the field of Human Settlements, in urban and regional planning, housing, social sciences relevant to development and management of human settlements or related fields, including ten years of experience in the international arena. Ability to negotiate with high-level Government and multi-and bilateral technical and funding agency officials. Familiarity with UN policies, procedures and practices relevant to technical cooperation projects. Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English and Spanish is required. Knowledge of French and Portuguese is an advantage. Assessment Method Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment which will be followed by a competency-based interview. Special Notice Staff members are subject to the authority of 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. All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. Online applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary. If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira “Need Help?” link. United Nations Considerations The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS. Source: UN Careers.

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