Result of Service The incumbent will work in close collaboration with programme, operations and project teams to support the achievement of project objectives and organizational priorities. Work Location Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil Expected duration Six (6\) months Duties and Responsibilities Background The main mandate of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN\-Habitat) is to promote sustainable development of human settlements and policies conducive to adequate housing for all. Within this framework, UN\-Habitat supports central and state governments, as well as local authorities and other partners for the implementation of the Habitat Agenda, the 2030 Agenda with the Sustainable Development Goals and the New Urban Agenda. UN\-Habitat helps the urban poor by transforming cities into safer, more inclusive, compact, integrated, resilient and connected places with better opportunities where everyone can live with dignity. It works with organizations at every level, including all spheres of government, civil society, and the private sector to help build, manage, plan and finance sustainable urban development. The Regional Office for Latin American and the Caribbean – ROLAC – is based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Agency puts emphasis on developing and managing activities in the host country. Indeed, for the past years, UN\-Habitat has expanded its portfolio in Brazil by working with the three tiers of government to support the formulation and implementation of more effective, sustainable, participative, and socially fairer urban economic, social, and environmental policies. To properly implement the initiatives that UN\-Habitat has in Brazil, a Procurement Analyst is required. Report to UN\-Habitat Manager The Procurement Advisor reports to the Head of Brazil Office and the Programme Management Officer of ROLAC, who will evaluate him/her. Responsibilities The Procurement Advisor will support the implementation of the programme and project portfolio of UN Habitat Brazil Country Officer, and its activities ensuring compliance with organizational procurement policies, procedures, and ethical standards with the following responsibilities: a. Procurement Planning: Contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of procurement plans for goods, services, and works in line with approved workplans, budgets, and timelines. Align procurement strategies with programme, finance, and operations priorities. b. Facilitate end\-to\-end procurement processes, from procurement planning and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, contracting, delivery, and closure, ensuring transparency, fairness, efficiency, and value for money. c. Prepare, review, and maintain procurement documentation, including solicitation documents, requests for quotations/proposals, evaluation reports, contracts, purchase orders, amendments, and related records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established procedures. d. Maintain accurate, complete, and up\-to\-date procurement and financial records and ensure that relevant documentation is properly organized and filed in corporate systems and readily available for review. e. Provide market research and supplier analysis, identifying potential vendors, assessing market conditions, comparing offers, and providing evidence\-based recommendations to promote value for money and competitive procurement. f. Faciliate supplier and vendor engagement throughout the procurement cycle, ensuring timely communication, clarification of requirements, delivery of documentation, and compliance with contractual obligations. g. Contribute to monitor contract implementation and supplier performance, including deliverables, milestones, timelines, quality requirements, amendments, payments, and contract closure, identifying issues and proposing appropriate corrective actions. h. Provide technical review procurement requests and supporting documentation to identify compliance requirements, gaps, inconsistencies, and potential risks, and propose appropriate solutions before processes advance. i. Identify and assess procurement risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures to strengthen compliance, transparency, efficiency, and business continuity. j. Provide technical guidance and advice to programme and project teams on procurement policies, procedures, planning requirements, documentation, procurement methods, and applicable thresholds. k. Contribute to the development and implementation of procurement tools, internal templates, workflows, and standard operating procedures, promoting consistency, efficiency, and continuous improvement of procurement practices. l. Monitor commitments, and expenditures against approved project budgets, identifying variances, potential bottlenecks, and emerging procurement requirements and proposing adjustments when necessary. m. Review and follow up on procurement\-related financial transactions, including purchase orders, invoices, payments,