Senior Coordination Assistant, LICA5/Gov - Brasília

This UNOPS position at LICA5/Gov level is advertised and open to all applicants.

Candidates must meet the essential minimum requirements of the position and candidates not citizens of the country must comply with all eligibility requirements for employment in line with the prevailing legislative prerequisites in the country. Senior Coordination Assistant

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
Since 2014, the numbers of forced displacements have grown dramatically and at a fast pace, particularly in Latin America and the Caribbean. In this context, several countries face an unprecedented demand and, as a consequence, face the challenge of providing answers that guarantee both adequate shelter, with dignity and humanity, and the local integration of these people forced to move. Brazil maintains a generous asylum policy, especially through the emergency response ¿Operação Acolhida¿, which began in 2018.

The Coordination Assistant keeps frequent contacts with UNHCR staff members in Brasília to exchange information, to establish understanding of PoCs needs, support activities on interiorization and emergency shelter, to ensure provision of services and resolution of problems and with the external contacts generally with officials of national and international institutions, leaders of the refugee community, local population and/or Implementing Partners (IPs) on subject matters which may be of importance to UNHCR and Ministry of Citizenship (MC).

The Coordination Assistant will perform under jointly supervision of MC and UNHCR and should undertake a variety of functions regarding the humanitarian response and related issues. The supervisor defines general work objectives and provides necessary advice and guidance, taking into consideration the common working plan celebrated between UNHCR and MC.

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR's core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties
- Support procedures related to the performance of the Ministry of Citizenship within the scope of the Federal Subcommittee for Reception and Interiorization-SUFAI;
- Support UNHCR and the coordination of SUFAI of the Ministry of Citizenship in strengthening the internalization strategy promoted within the scope of Operação Acolhida and federation units;
- Support the Ministry of Citizenship and UNHCR in strengthening the national strategy for the refugee and immigrant indigenous population;
- Monitor the organization of the internalization process, also considering the strengthening of strategies aimed at the refugee and immigrant indigenous population;
- Visit, when requested, states and municipalities within the scope of the internalization strategy or that welcome refugee and immigrant groups, including those of indigenous origin, in line with SUFAI's determinations in line with the Unified Social Assistance System;
- Provide technical support and training on social services in line with the Unified Social Assistance System;
- Contribute to the identification of states and municipalities that are potential recipients of refugees and migrants, as well as articulate with state and municipal authorities strategies for the interiorization and/or reception of refugee and immigrant indigenous groups in line with the Unified Social Assistance System , with SUFAI regulations and UNHCR procedures;
- Monitoring and/or articulating, when requested, meetings and discussion groups on the issue of emergency response to Venezuelan refugees and immigrants in line with SUFAI regulations and coordination of the migration agenda within the scope of the Ministry of Citizenship.
- Support the implementation and monitoring of the action plan developed in the context of the Cooperation Agreement between MC and UNHCR.

All actions must be developed in close articulation with the Coordination of the Federal Subcommittee for Reception and Interiorization of the Ministry of Citizenship, Advisory for Immigration Affairs of the National Secretariat of Social Assistance of the Ministry of Citizenship and UNHCR.

Minimum Qualifications
Education & Professional Work Experience
Years of Experience / Degree Level
G5 - 2 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 1 year relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Field(s) of Education
Not applicable

Certificates and/or Licenses
Protection;
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience
Essential: Not specified.
Desirable: Not specified.

Functional Skills
IT-Computer Literacy
CL-Protection & Solutions Awareness
PR-Protection-related guidelines, standards and indicators
PR-Refugee Protection Principles and Framework
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements
Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.

As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.

This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates. Core Competencies
Accountability
Communication
Organizational Awareness
Teamwork & Collaboration
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Client & Result Orientation

Managerial Competencies
Not specified.

Cross-Functional Competencies
Analytical Thinking
Political Awareness
Stakeholder Management Please note that UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, travelling, processing, training or any other fees).

Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates. UNHCR is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates without distinction on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.

As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.

According to the UNHCR/AI/2022/01, it is now required to all UNHCR workforce, regardless of the contract modality, to comply with health measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. For this reason, you will be requested to provide a proof of full vaccination scheme (three COVID-19 vaccine shots) during the recruitment process.

A competitive compensation is offered based on the on UN salary for Brazil. For reference, please access the web page of the International Civil Service Commission at https://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/salaries/brazil.htm The closing date of applications is 30 May 2022 (midnight Geneva time).

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a written test and/or oral interview.