Junior Project Assistant - Integration
Grade: UG - Ungraded
Location: Brasília (Brazil)
Occupational Groups: Administrative support, Project and Programme Management

Job Description

Context

Under the direct supervision of the Relocation and Integration Coordinator, the approved candidate will support IOM integration activities in the northern region, and will be responsible for:
 

Responsibilities

•    Ensure compliance with the relocation strategy procedures related to VES modality and Local Integration Flow.
•    Work together with the Relocation Coordination Center (CCI) in improvement and expanding VES modality and Local Integration Strategy.
•    Support the Opportunities Project (OIM) by participating in meetings, facilitating selection processes and updating relocation processes with companies as prospected by them.
•    Maintenance and prospection of partnerships in courses and trainings for migrants.
•    Participate and represent IOM in integration working groups, meetings and liaising with local authorities and Operation Welcome stakeholders and strategic partners, including UN Agencies to plan and execute integration activities.
•    Prepare monthly integration reports.
•    Perform other related duties as may be required.
 

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in administration, International Relations, Social Sciences, Law, Public Policy or related field by an accredited university with 4 years of relevant professional experience.

 

EXPERIENCE

•    Experience in liaising with Brazilian Government agencies, national/international institutions, United Nations Agencies and non‐governmental organizations.
•    Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced people, and other vulnerable groups.
•    Experience working within a team of colleagues from diverse cultures and professional 
backgrounds.

 

SKILLS

•    Ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with relevant government counterparts, civil society, international organizations and private sector entities
•    Good written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.
•    Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills. 
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). 
•    Ability to multitask and work under pressure to meet deadlines.


LANGUAGES

For this position, advanced Portuguese and advanced Spanish is required (oral and written).

 

 

 

Required Skills

Job info

Contract Type: Special Short term ungraded (Up to 9 months)
Initial Contract Duration: 3 months
Org Type: Country Office - Sub Office
Vacancy Type: Call for Applications
Recruiting Type: General Service
Grade: UG
Is this S/VN based in an L3 office or in support to an L3 emergency response?: No

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