Special Vacancy Notice: Project Officer

Context

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Brazil and direct supervision of the Programme Officer; and, in collaboration with relevant units at Headquarters and the Administrative Centres, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for supporting the implementation, coordination, and monitoring of initiatives related to social protection and humanized reception and reintegration of forcibly returned Brazilians.

In coordination with the National Officer - Institutional Relations, the incumbent will assist in liaising with government counterparts, with a focus on (but not limited to) the Ministry of Human Rights and Citizenship (MDHC), the Ministry of Development and Social Assistance, Family, and Fight against Hunger (MDS) and the Ministry of Health, while also engaging with civil society and local authorities to ensure an integrated and rights-based response.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in the coordination and monitoring of the operational, administrative and financial aspects of the project in accordance with IOM policies and practices as well as donor's requirements.

• Keep the supervisor informed on the status of project implementation; identify gaps and suggest actions to improve implementation.

• Participate in the development and adjustment of work plans, project budgets, Monitoring & Evaluation tools and standard operations procedures.

• Coordinate the collection, verification and analysis of data and background information; update information management systems and social media platforms on project related activities including project awareness and visibility, summaries, press releases and other relevant materials.

• Coordinate timely preparation and dissemination of project reports in accordance with IOM procedures and donor requirements.

• Liaise and coordinate with donors, partners, United Nations agencies, local authorities and stakeholders and government counterparts.

• Contribute to the planning, development, organization and delivery of capacity building activities targeting IOM staff, government and civil society partners, implementing partners and communities.

• Attend relevant conferences, workshops, working groups, interagency coordination meetings, and other forums

• Participate in the preparation of project proposals and a diverse range of communication products, concept notes and other planning documents

• Supervise and provide training and technical guidance to project staff.

• Undertake duty travel relating to project implementation, monitoring visits, project assessments, liaison with counterparts, etc.

• Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law, Health or related fields from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
• Master's degree in the above-mentioned fields

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

Position specific skills, for example:

• Experience in project management, including managing projects with Government or UN agency, civil society, regional or international organization.
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations.
• Comprehensive understanding of inter-agency coordination related to humanitarian and development responses, including collaboration with UN entities, national authorities, and other stakeholders
• Practical knowledge of Brazil's health, social assistance and human rights policies
• Strong organizational skills, a proven ability to establish priorities and plans, and an ability to work independently; attention to detail and ability to organize; strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.
• Knowledge of financial rules and regulations.

Languages

• Fluency in English and Portuguese (oral and written).
• Desirable languages, for example: Working knowledge of Spanish

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.

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.

If direct reports (10th row above) for SES is greater than zero, then the managerial competencies below are inserted.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 2)

• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization's vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization's goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.