Senior Project Associate

Iom Usrap Dc; Manaus; Presencial; BRL 160.000 - 200.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

An international organization in Recife, Brazil, is looking for a project assistant to help coordinate project activities, compile information, and monitor budgets. The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor's degree in social sciences or a related field, with at least four years of relevant experience. Fluency in Portuguese and working knowledge of Spanish are required. Responsibilities include drafting reports, organizing training sessions, and liaising with various stakeholders. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to humanitarian efforts in a diverse environment.

Qualificações

• School diploma with six years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
• Fluency in Portuguese and working knowledge in Spanish are required.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in planning and monitoring project activities.
• Compile and present information on project topics.
• Monitor budget implementation and propose adjustments.
• Coordinate administrative tasks and liaise with diverse parties.
• Draft reports and correspondence on project issues.
• Organize meetings, workshops, and training sessions.

Conhecimentos

Excellent written and verbal communication

Negotiation skills

Budget and financial administration

Resource management

Handling confidential data

Academic writing skills

Understanding of UN and civil society actors

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Context

Assist in the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of project activities.

Compile, summarize, analyse, and present information / data on specific project topics, highlighting noteworthy issues for the consideration of appropriate parties.

Monitor budget implementation and propose adjustments as necessary.

Act as focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation, involving extensive liaison with diverse organizational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, follow-up on administrative actions, etc.

Draft status reports; identify shortfalls in delivery, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest corrective measures.

Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, and other forms of documentation.

Organize meetings, workshops and training sessions; prepare training materials and participate in the delivering of capacity building workshops.

Respond to complex information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files / records.

Participate in meetings and conferences; maintain effective liaison and coordination with local authorities, partners, United Nation agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project.

Monitor work of implementing partners and report any non-compliance to the supervisor.

Provide inputs for the development of Standard Operations Procedures (SOP) and concept papers and provide general support for the development of new projects.

Provides guidance / training and assist in coordinating and monitoring work of other staff in the unit; may supervise other staff as assigned.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

School diploma with six years of relevant experience; or,

Bachelor's degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience.

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

Experience

• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national / international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations;

Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; and,

Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions / organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.

Strong performance in budget and financial administration; proven resource management skills.

Experience with handling confidential data.

Excellent academic writing skills.

Solid understanding of relevant government, civil society, UN, and private sector actors.

Languages

For this position, fluency in Portuguese and working knowledge in Spanish are required (oral and written).

IOM's 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.

Required Competencies

IOM's competency framework can be found at this link.

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 / 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 - behavioural indicators (Level 2)

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.

Managerial Competencies - behavioural indicators (Level 2) (applicable only if position is wit