Internal and external 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.
ย Context
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Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, inter-governmental and non-governmental partners. With 175 member states, a further 8 states holding observer status and offices in over 100 countries, IOM, the UN Migration Agency, is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants. Brazil is a Member State of IOM since 2004.
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Senior Emergency Coordinator and CCCM Coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting and supervising IOMโs Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Shelter interventions, providing assistance to program activities in Northern Brazil.
Specifically, the incumbent will have the following responsibilities:
- Support the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of Shelter and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) program activities in accordance with project objectives, quality standards, and identified needs in the states of the Northern Region, in line with IOMโs policies, procedures, and donor requirements.
- Participate in needs assessments, focus group discussions, and community engagement with refugee and migrant populations, host communitiesโincluding indigenous communitiesโmunicipalities, community representatives, and beneficiaries, in coordination with the CCCM Coordinator.
- Provide technical inputs to strengthen IOMโs regional strategy for Shelter and WASH programming.
- Support the preparation of technical construction drawings, bills of quantities (BoQs), and materials and technical specifications for Shelter and WASH interventions, in line with international and national standards.
- Ensure the delivery of WASH and Shelter kits to targeted communities, in coordination with local government and civil society organizations, and monitor beneficiary satisfaction.
- In close collaboration with relevant IOM units, support the implementation of community communication and awareness-raising campaigns related to WASH and Shelter interventions.
- Provide training to IOM staff, local partners, and stakeholders involved in WASH and Shelter activities.
- Liaise and coordinate with relevant stakeholdersโincluding local government actors, UN agencies, NGOs, and civil society organizationsโregarding project activities, and represent IOM in relevant meetings and working groups.
- Consolidate and regularly share information, support the preparation of workplans and progress updates, and assist in drafting weekly and monthly reports.
- Support regular data collection, analysis, and systematization, and maintain records of all documents related to beneficiaries and project activities.
- Undertake verification and monitoring site visits and duty travel as required, to support project coordination, liaise with counterparts, resolve issues, and adapt activities to different operational contexts.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
ย Education- Masterโs degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Architecture, or a related field from an accredited academic institution, with at least one year of relevant professional experience;
- or Bachelorโs degree in one of the above-mentioned fields, with a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience. Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database. ย Experience
- Experience in liaising with Brazilian government agencies, national and international institutions, United Nations agencies, and non-governmental organizations.
- Experience in the fields of construction, engineering, water and sanitation, and contract management.
ย Languages Fluency in Portuguese and Spanish (both oral and written) is required for this position.
Knowledge of English is considered an advantage. 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. Managerial Competencies โ behavioural indicators (applicable only if position is with direct reports) Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organizationโs vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential. Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential. Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty. Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organizationโs goals and communicates a clear strategic direction. Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings. 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. For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies