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UN jobs in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil 🇧🇷
UN-system agencies post vacancies based in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, Brazil. UNlockit aggregates every currently-open role assigned to this duty station — across regional offices, country offices, peacekeeping and special-political missions, and headquartered programmes. Each posting links back to the official application page.
- Open roles
- 6
- Organisations
- 1
- Last refreshed
- 7/21/2026
Latest open roles
Finance Manager
United Nations Human Settlements Programme · 🇧🇷 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
The Finance Manager provides high-quality financial management support to the UN-Habitat Brazil portfolio, ensuring timely delivery of outputs and effective management, monitoring, reporting, and compliance of project resources. Reporting to the Head of the Brazil Office, the incumbent coordinates financial planning, budget monitoring, donor financial management, and implementing partner oversight. Key responsibilities include providing strategic financial guidance, strengthening internal controls, reviewing financial records for accuracy and compliance with UN regulations and IPSAS, and preparing financial analyses for senior management. The role involves coordinating vendor and consultant payments, supporting budget preparation and execution, and managing donor-funded project finances. The Finance Manager also supports audit processes, risk management, and capacity building for project teams on financial policies. The position requires advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The incumbent must ensure compliance with donor agreements and organizational policies while promoting accountability and transparency. This is a six-month contract with possible extension, based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Closes 8/1/2026Operations Analyst (Admin & Finance)
United Nations Human Settlements Programme · 🇧🇷 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
The Operations Analyst (Admin & Finance) is a six-month consultancy role based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, reporting to the Head of the Brazil Office within UN-Habitat. The consultant supports the administrative and financial implementation of urban development projects, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, donor agreements, and internal controls. Key responsibilities include budget planning and monitoring, processing financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, and preparing financial reports for stakeholders. The role requires strong organizational skills to manage audits, streamline financial processes, and facilitate communication between programme teams and finance units. The ideal candidate possesses a bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus four years of professional experience in public administration or international organizations, with demonstrated expertise in admin and financial issues. Proficiency in Portuguese and English is mandatory, while Spanish is desirable. The position demands high professionalism, planning abilities, and effective communication skills in a multicultural environment. The consultant must also complete mandatory security training and be available for domestic travel as requested.
Closes 8/1/2026Public Policy Monitoring Indicators Consultant
United Nations Human Settlements Programme · 🇧🇷 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
The Public Policy Monitoring Indicators Consultant will design and deliver a training course on public policy monitoring indicators for government officials in the State of Alagoas, Brazil. This role supports the 'Visão Alagoas 2030' project, aiming to strengthen institutional capacity for evidence-informed decision-making and sustainable urban development. The consultant is responsible for developing training materials, delivering in-person sessions in Maceió, and systematizing results. The role requires expertise in monitoring and evaluation, indicator development, and integrating SDGs into public planning. The consultant must ensure the integration of gender, urban safety, and right-to-the-city approaches. The position is home-based with required travel to Maceió for two cohorts of approximately 50 participants each. The consultant reports to the Head of the Brazil Office and must adhere to UN-Habitat's quality standards and security protocols. The contract is for four months, with specific deliverables including a training package and an activity report. The role demands strong pedagogical skills, knowledge of public management practices in Brazil, and proficiency in Portuguese. It involves close collaboration with UN-Habitat teams and state government partners to enhance public policy planning and monitoring capabilities.
Closes 7/27/2026Public Policy Evaluation Consultant (Public Internship Programme)
United Nations Human Settlements Programme · 🇧🇷 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
The Public Policy Evaluation Consultant will conduct an independent evaluation of the 'Primeiro Emprego' Internship Programme, a state-level initiative in Alagoas, Brazil, aimed at youth employment and inclusion. Reporting to the Head of the Brazil Office, the consultant will assess the programme's relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, and coherence using OECD-DAC criteria. Key responsibilities include developing an inception report, mapping programme implementation, collecting data via questionnaires and interviews, conducting focus groups, and delivering draft and final evaluation reports. The role requires strong expertise in mixed-methods evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and public policy analysis within the Brazilian context. The consultant must ensure methodological rigor, adhere to UNEG standards, and maintain independence while collaborating with UN-Habitat and government stakeholders. The position is home-based with required travel within Brazil and a duration of five months.
Closes 7/29/2026Public Policy Evaluation Consultant (Education)
United Nations Human Settlements Programme · 🇧🇷 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
The Public Policy Evaluation Consultant (Education) will conduct an independent evaluation of the 'Vem que Dá Tempo' Youth and Adult Education programme in the State of Alagoas, Brazil, for UN-Habitat. Reporting to the Head of the Brazil Office, the consultant will apply OECD-DAC criteria to assess relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, and coherence. Key responsibilities include developing an inception report, mapping programme implementation, collecting data via questionnaires and interviews, and conducting focus groups. The consultant must integrate gender-responsive and human rights-based approaches, ensuring data disaggregation and confidentiality. The role requires delivering a draft and final evaluation report in Portuguese, along with an executive summary and annexes. The consultant must maintain impartiality, having not been involved in the programme's design or implementation, and adhere to UNEG ethical guidelines. This is a five-month, home-based consultancy requiring significant travel within Brazil. The ideal candidate possesses strong expertise in evaluation methodologies, public sector project management, and youth/adult education, with fluency in Portuguese and working knowledge of English.
Closes 7/23/2026Public Policy Evaluation Consultant (Early Childhood)
United Nations Human Settlements Programme · 🇧🇷 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
The Public Policy Evaluation Consultant (Early Childhood) will conduct an independent evaluation of Early Childhood actions implemented by the Government of the State of Alagoas, Brazil, under the 'Visão Alagoas 2030' project. The role involves assessing intersectoral coordination across Health, Education, and Social Assistance secretariats from 2018 onwards, covering all 102 municipalities. The consultant will develop an inception report, collect data via questionnaires, interviews, and focus groups, and produce draft and final evaluation reports based on OECD-DAC criteria. The position requires strong expertise in mixed-methods evaluation, public policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement. The consultant reports to the Head of the Brazil Office but maintains independent professional judgment. The role is home-based with required travel within Brazil and a duration of six months.
Closes 7/23/2026
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