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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. Context
 

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN Agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and nongovernmental partners. 

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Brazil has been implementing various projects that address the protection, assistance, and integration needs of migrants, refugees, and other vulnerable populations throughout the country. The Counter Trafficking and Border Governance Team is part of the IBG Division of IOM Brazil and is tasked with addressing and combating trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants on a national level. The Counter Trafficking Unit interacts with the Project Coordinators, Chief of Mission and Senior Management, Resource Management staff, Regional Office, Headquarters Programme Managers, as well as with Government counterparts and other relevant public/private sector’s partner organizations.

Under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator based in Brasília, the successful candidate will provide assistance to the related activities of the Counter Traffic Unit, these includes, among others, project development, reporting, monitoring, evaluation and knowledge management. 

1. Support the operational and administrative aspects of ongoing projects, including the monitoring of project implementation with respect to tracking of activities and results achieved;

2. 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. Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities;

3. Support with text editing, proofreading and translation to ensure quality of IOM products and materials;

4. Assist the preparation of progress and other reports and ensure proper information exchange on all operational aspects of the project with the Project Coordinator;  

5. Undertake site visits and duty travel as required relating to project implementation/coordination, liaison with counterparts, problem solving, and adaptation of activities to the different operational contexts as required;  

6. Provide support for the implementation of capacity building activities for local stakeholders;  

7. Assist in performing various assignments, in collaboration with national counterparts, by planning, organizing, managing logistics, and facilitating different events and activities in their administrative and organizational aspects with local governments, private sector, civil society and other UN agencies;

8. Support collection of data and reports elaborations and systematizations, undertake logistical and administrative tasks necessary for the execution of abovementioned activities;

9. Execute WAVE and other administrative tasks when required;

10. Perform other work-related tasks, as required. ​  Education

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    • High school diploma with a minimum of six (6) years of relevant professional experience.

    • University degree in law, social sciences, political sciences, public policy, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with a minimum of three (3) years of experience.Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database. Experience

      • Experience implementing and monitoring projects in partnership with government, civil society, UN, or private sector actors;   

      • Experience in technical writing, editing, and reporting;

      • Working experience in migration context;

      • Thorough knowledge of IOM mandate and activities carried out in the current migration context in Brazil

      • Ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with relevant government counterparts, civil society, national/international institutions, United Nations Agencies and nongovernmental organizations;

      • Understanding of migration law, refugee law, TIP law and other related jurisprudenceSkills

        • Excellent organization skills.

        • Analytical and creative thinking.

        • Ability to prepare clear and concise products. 

        • Computer/software literate.Languages
           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

          • For this position, fluency in Portuguese and English is required (oral and written).
          • DESIRABLE
          • Advanced Spanish is desirable. Required Competencies IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process. 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.
11. Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.Core Competencies – behavioural indicators
12. Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.