Senior Project Assistant (Rio de Janeiro/RJ)

IOM - UN Migration; Rio de Janeiro; Presencial; BRL 80.000 - 120.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

An international organization in Rio de Janeiro is seeking a candidate to promote social and economic integration of migrants, collaborate with local partners, and support project implementation. Candidates with experience in social integration and project management and a relevant degree are encouraged to apply. The role involves outreach, capacity building, and administration in a diverse environment.

Qualificações

• Experience with social and economic integration projects.
• Ability to maintain relationships with government and civil society.
• Administrative task experience.

Responsabilidades

• Provide assistance for program/project development and implementation.
• Support outreach activities with private sector actors.
• Organize training and capacity-building activities.

Conhecimentos

Social integration

Communication

Project management

Capacity building

Formação académica

University Degree in International Relations, Social Sciences, or Economics

High School diploma with relevant experience

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. Internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term contract (including Junior Professional Officers, staff on Special Leave Without Pay, and staff on secondment/loan). Former IOM staff affected by a Structural Adjustment Plan triggered by funding constraints in the last 12 months will be considered internal candidates.

Overview

Under the overall supervision of the Project Coordinator in Rio de Janeiro, and in close coordination with the Senior Programme Integration Manager and collaboration with relevant units at Headquarters and the Administrative Centers, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for the following:

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and support to coordination with private sector entities, civil society, government and academic institutions to facilitate the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of assigned programs/projects.
• Support outreach activities with private sector actors.
• Promote events with private sector, governments and civil society entities.
• Organize and encourage capacity building and training with private sector.
• Hold meetings and interlocutions with private sector, governments and civil society partners to facilitate socioeconomic integration of migrants, including the possibility of joining the formal Brazilian labor market.
• Support preparation, monitoring and analysis of general and specific aspects of program/project development and implementation.
• Administrative support — identify and track follow-up actions; support travel, reporting, data collection and procurement actions as required.

• Assist in performing various assignments with national counterparts by planning, organizing, managing logistics, and facilitating events and activities with local governments, private sector, civil society and migrants.
• Support monitoring of the integration of migrants in the assigned territory, maintaining direct contact with migrants.
• Support provision of assistance and referral to public services for migrants in situations of violence and human rights violations, such as labor exploitation, human trafficking and gender-based violence.
• Perform other work-related tasks as required.

Education

• High School diploma with at least 4 years of relevant work experience; or
• University Degree in International Relations, Social Sciences, Economics, or related areas from an accredited university with at least 2 years of relevant experience. Master’s degree is desirable.

Note: Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Experience with social and economic integration projects in partnership with government, civil society, UN, or private sector actors.
• Experience in dialogues with the private sector, including partnerships and ongoing contact.
• Experience implementing and monitoring social and economic integration projects in partnership with government, civil society, UN, or private sector actors.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with relevant government counterparts, civil society, international organizations and private sector entities.
• Relevant field experience related to migration, refugee and statelessness populations.
• Experience performing administrative tasks.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at the official site. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

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 and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates the ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in 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

• 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 Organization’s 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

1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct 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.
5. 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.
6. 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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