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 forced return of Brazilians represents a significant humanitarian, social, and economic challenge, requiring a coordinated response based on human rights and sustainable reintegration of forced returnees.
Many arrive in Brazil in situations of extreme vulnerability, without financial resources, housing, immediate access to essential services, and with significant mental health consequences for directly affected individuals.
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.
**RESPONSIBILITIES
Core Functions / Responsibilities**
- Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities;
- Retrieve, compile, summarize, analyse, and present information/data on specific project topics;
- Draft status reports, identifying shortfalls in delivery, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest remedial actions
- 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 Nations agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project.
- Execute PRISM/WAVE administrative tasks when required;
- Support with text editing, proofreading and translation to ensure quality of IOM products and materials;
- Support the operational, administrative and procurement aspects of the ongoing project as required
- 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 four (4) years of relevant professional experience.
- University degree in social sciences, political sciences, psychology 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
- Experience in translation and revision of technical and business documents;
- 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
- Experience in liaising with Brazilian Government agencies, national/international institutions, United Nations Agencies and nongovernmental organizations;
- Understanding of migration law, refugee law, TIP law and other related jurisprudence
- Experience working with social protection or health system in Brazil;
- Experience with government, civil society, UN, or private sector actors.
Skills
- Client Orientation - works effectively well with client and stakeholders;
- Continuous Learning - promotes continuous learning for self and others;
- Responsibility and Accountability - Demonstrates ownership of tasks and responds positively to constructive feedback;
- 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);
- Advantageous: English (advanced); 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