Project Assistant

**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.

IOM 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.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Brazil has been implementing a project to support the Brazilian government in ensuring that forcibly returned Brazilian citizens are received with dignity, that their human rights are respected, and that they receive support to overcome vulnerabilities and reintegrate into society. In addition to this initiative, IOM Brazil is also 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.

**RESPONSIBILITIES
Core Functions / Responsibilities**
- Execute WAVE and other administrative tasks when required;
- Support with text editing, proofreading and translation to ensure quality of IOM products and materials;
- Support the operational and administrative aspects of ongoing projects, including the monitoring of project implementation with respect to tracking of activities and results achieved;
- Provide administrative assistance to the Counter Trafficking and Border Governance Team (identify and track follow-up actions; administrative and procurement actions as required);
- Support the implementation of projects aimed at Countering Trafficking, Smuggling of Migrants and Integrated Border Management in Brazil;
- Assist in performing various assignments, by planning, organizing, managing logistics, and facilitating different events and activities in their administrative and organizational aspects;
- Perform other work-related tasks, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- High school diploma with a minimum of six (4) years of relevant professional experience;
- University degree in administration, social sciences, economics, law, public policy, health or a related field from an accredited academic institution with a minimum of two (2) years of experience.

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

Experience
- Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience;
- Experience with government, civil society, UN, or private sector actors;
- Experience with operational systems;
- Experience with event organization;
- Experience in migration and refuge, in either public or private sector, international organizations or civil society.

Skills
- Client Orientation - works effectively well with client and stakeholders;
- Continuous Learning - promotes continuous learning for self and others;
- Creativity and Initiative - actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
- Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
- Computer literacy, especially Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Languages
- Required: Portuguese (advanced); English (advanced);
- Advantageous: Spanish (advanced)

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**

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.
- Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies - 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 agree