At this moment only internal candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position. Former IOM Staff Members affected by a Structural Adjustment Plan triggered due to a funding constraint in the last 12 months will be considered internal candidates. ย Context:ย Establishedย inย 1951,ย IOMย isย aย Relatedย Organizationย ofย theย Unitedย Nations,ย andย asย the leadingย UNย Agency inย theย field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and nongovernmental partners. IOMย isย dedicatedย toย promotingย humaneย andย orderlyย migrationย forย theย benefitย ofย all.ย Itย doesย soย byย providingย servicesย andย adviceย toย governmentsย andย migrants. The forced return of Brazilians represents a significant humanitarian, social, and economic challenge, requiring a coordinated response based on human rights and sustainable reintegration of forced returnees. Many arrive in Brazil in situations of extreme vulnerability, without financial resources, housing, immediate access to essential services, and with significant mental health consequences for directly affected individuals. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Brazil has been implementing a project to support the Brazilian government in ensuring that forcibly returned Brazilian citizens are received with dignity, that their human rights are respected, and that they receive support to overcome vulnerabilities and reintegrate into society.ย Under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator based in Brasรญlia, the successful candidate will provide assistance to the related activities of the project, these includes, among others, project development, reporting, monitoring, evaluation and knowledge management. There is one (1) vacancy open for Brasilia, DF and two (2) vacancies for Fortaleza, CE.
Coreย Functionsย /ย Responsibilities
Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities; Retrieve, compile, summarize, analyse, and present information/data on specific project topics; Draft status reports, identifying shortfalls in delivery, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest remedial actions Respond to complex information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records.ย Participate in meetings and conferences; maintain effective liaison and coordination with local authorities, partners, United Nations agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project.ย Execute PRISM/WAVE administrative tasks when required; Support with text editing, proofreading and translation to ensure quality of IOM products and materials;ย Support the operational, administrative and procurement aspects of the ongoing project as requiredย Assist in performing various assignments, by planning, organizing, managing logistics, and facilitating different events and activities in their administrative and organizational aspects; Performย otherย work-relatedย tasks,ย asย required. Education High school diploma with a minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional experience. University degree in social sciences, political sciences, psychology law, public policy, health or a related fieldย fromย anย accreditedย academicย institution with a minimum of two (2) years of experience.ย Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database. ย Experience Experience in translation and revision of technical and business documents; Experience in technical writing, editing, and reporting;ย Working experience in migration context; Thorough knowledge of IOM mandate and activities carried out in the current migration context in Brazil Experience in liaising with Brazilian Government agencies, national/international institutions, United Nations Agencies and nongovernmental organizations; Understanding of migration law, refugee law, TIP law and other related jurisprudence Experience working with social protection or health system in Brazil; Experienceย withย government,ย civilย society,ย UN,ย or privateย sector actors. Skills Client Orientation โ works effectively well with client and stakeholders; Continuous Learning โ promotes continuous learning for self and others; Responsibility and Accountability โ Demonstrates ownership of tasks and responds positively to constructive feedback; Creativity and Initiative โ actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services; Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility; Computer literacy, especially Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Languages Required:ย Portugueseย (advanced);ย Advantageous:ย English (advanced); Spanishย (advanced) IOMโs official languages are English, French and Spanish. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments. ย Required Competencies ย IOMโs competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process. ย Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values: Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion. Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct. Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges. Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance. Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Core Competencies โ behavioural indicators Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results. Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes. Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate. Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organizationโs priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work. Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way. Notes Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation. This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application. 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