JOB DESCRIPTION
Background Information – Job-specific
UNOPS Brazil is responsible for managing the strategic and operational risks associated with the project portfolio in the country, including, developing and delivering economic services that contribute to sustainable outcomes for UNOPS partners and management outcomes.
In Brazil, UNOPS supports infrastructure (health, rule of law, urban planning, education), health service acquisitions, public-private partnerships, logistics for Brazilian humanitarian aid, etc, social development and human resources for UN sister agencies.
UNOPS Brazil is an integral part of the Multipay Office of Argentina and the regional management structure for Latin America and the Caribbean.
As part of its activities in Brazil, UNOPS regularly assembles teams to support partners in designing and implementing a diverse and challenging project portfolio.
Project context:
The Maceio Collective Damage Repair Program aims to support the Federal Public Ministry (MPF) in the implementation of activities to compensate for collective damages and promote the development of the affected population by the sinking of lands in Maceio (AL). The MPF has established a Non-Patrimonial Damage Management Committee with members of civil society and government agencies to select the specific activities to be implemented by UNOPS. The project team will initially include about 20 people to manage acquisitions and grants, but that number may change as the Committee selects additional activities. The project must be implemented in a period of 4 years. In addition to the MPF and the Committee, the justice system, the municipal government and local communities and associations are also important stakeholders.
The position will be occupied in Maceió, Brazil.
In the social area, the focus is essentially to work directly with beneficiaries, social organizations, cooperatives, NGOs and government actors associated with this area, ensuring that the impact of projects is direct on affected communities.AdvertisementText in Spanish
UNOPS Brasil is responsible for managing strategic and operational risks associated with the project portfolio in the country, developing and providing economic services that contribute to sustainable results for partners and UNOPS management results.
In Brazil, UNOPS supports infrastructure (salud, derecho state, urban planning, education), acquisition of health services, public-private partnerships, logistics for the Brazilian humanitarian aid, etc, social development and human resources for hermanas agencies of the United Nations.
UNOPS Brazil is an integral part of the Multipurpose Office of Argentina and the structure of regional management for Latin America and the Caribbean.
As part of its activities in Brazil, UNOPS periodically brings together teams to assist the partners to design and implement a diverse and challenging portfolio of projects.
Project Background:
The Maceió Collective Bargaining Program aims to support the Federal Public Ministry ( MPF ) through the implementation of activities to compensate collective actions and promote the development of población affected by the flood of land in Maceió ( AL ). MPF has established a Management Committee for Donations in Patrimoniales with members of the civil society and government agencies to select the specific activities that UNOPS will implement. The project team will initially include 20 people to manage the acquisitions and subsidies, but this number can change as the Committee selects additional activities. The project was due to be published during a period of 4 years. In addition to the MPF and the Committee, there are also important stakeholders in the justice system,the municipal government and local communities and associations.
The position will be based in Maceio, Brazil.
In the social area, the focus is mainly on working directly with the receivers, social organizations, cooperatives, NGOs and gubernamental actors associated with this area, as well as with, ensuring that the impact of the proyectos is direct in the affected communities.Advertisement
Functional Responsibilities
The main activities planned for the Project Management Support Officer (Social Management), framed in the preparation, planning, implementation and closure activities, are:
- Identify the own resources needed for the implementation of the project, allocate them and coordinate them.
- Control the quality of the products developed by the responsible team.
- From the selection of intervention proposals, direct and coordinate the planning stage, which includes as the first action the diagnoses of interventions, which serve as a basis for the signing of agreements with social organisations, UN bodies or undertakings responsible for the works.
- Based on the diagnoses, identify the need for social monitoring activities and other issues important to beneficiaries.
- Design, schedule, and organize awareness workshops to reduce the harmful effects of construction work, orientation workshops, and specific skill development, waste recycling campaigns and solid waste disposal systems that do not harm the ecosystem, among others.
- In the implementation phase, coordinate and supervise the responsible team throughout the project, to coordinate the activities and give attentive support to the different actors and beneficiaries, and, trying to identify and prioritize the problems inherent to each intervention group, developing containment, prevention and action activities during the period of each intervention.
- Develop work plans, updating them when necessary, ensuring the proper management of information, data and documentation.
- Ensure the preparation and management of necessary reports, presenting them in a timely and appropriate manner.
- In the closing phase, develop participatory evaluation tools and present the products, results and impacts, applying these tools, if possible, to, to assess the relevant aspects of the project and identify and systematize the lessons learned.
- Supervise the multidisciplinary support team that meets the needs of the partner, supervised in conjunction with the focal point or technical responsible of each area.
- Perform other related functions as requested by the Project Manager.
In parallel, the officer shall:
- Actively participate in UNOPS communities of practice
- Represent UNOPS in internal and external forums, as necessary, presenting the projects under its responsibility.
- Know and apply UNOPS policies, guidelines and manuals on project management, agreements, infrastructure, gender management, diversity and inclusion.
- Assist the UNOPS management team in Argentina in planning possible new projects.
For the development of its activities, the Social Officer must reside in Maceio. The/the candidate/the selected/a will receive this specific responsibility.
The main activities planned for the Official support to the management of projects (social management)Program, marked in the activities of preparation, planning, implementation and civil engineering, are:
- Identify appropriate resources needed for the implementation of projects, designations and coordination.
- Controlling the quality of products developed by the equipment in your position.
- From the selection of intervention proposals, direct and coordinate the planning stage, which includes as the first action the diagnoses of the interventions, that serves as the basis for the firm of agreements with Social Organizations, UN organizations or companies in charge of the works.
- Based on the diagnoses, identify the need for social cooperation activities and other key issues to the recipients.
- In the implementation stage, coordinate and supervise the equipment in charge of the entire project, the, in order to coordinate activities and provide a partnership attentive to the different actors and recipients, seeking to identify and prioritize the problems inherent to each intervention group, developing containment activities, and, prevention and action during each intervention.
- Unroll work plans, updating them when necessary, ensuring an adequate management of information, dates and documentation.
- Ensure the preparation and management of required information, presenting in time and form.
- In the stage of cierre, to design herramientes of participatory evaluation, and to present products, results and impacts, applying these herramientas, si es viable, to, the purpose of evaluating relevant aspects of the project and identifying and systematizing lessons learned.
- To supervise the support team/multidisciplinary support that meets the needs of the partner, the supervision is carried out jointly with the focal point the technical responsibility of each area.
- To develop other functions that are required by the Project Manager.
In parallel, the official will be:
- actively participate in UNOPS practice communities
- represent UNOPS in internal and external forums when required, presenting projects under their responsibility
- to know and apply UNOPS policies, guides and manuals in project management, accidents, infrastructures, gender management, diversity and inclusion.
- assist the UNOPS management team in Argentina in the planning of new project potentials
For the development of their activities, the social responsibility must reside in Maceio. The candidate who is selected for the position will have this particular responsibility assigned.
Education / Experience / Language requirements
Education
- Higher level university degree, preferably in areas related to social work, social sciences, public policy, public administration or other related areas.
- Master’s or postgraduate studies in these areas are desirable and considered a differential.
Work experience
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in planning, implementing, managing or monitoring community social work activities with vulnerable populations.
- It is necessary to have experience in supervising work teams (minimum of 2 years).
- Experience in managing social projects is required.
- Experience in multidisciplinary work teams is desirable.
- Experience in socio-economic development projects is desirable.
- Experience in gender integration, diversity and inclusion in projects is desirable.
- Desirable experience in the development, management, implementation or control of public policies, social management and programs and projects aimed at vulnerable populations.
Languages
- Native Portuguese is required
- Intermediate knowledge of English and/or Spanish is required .
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Education
- Superior university title, preferably in related branches of social service, social sciences, public policies, public administration or other related areas.
- Master’s studies postgrad in these areas are not easy and are considered an extra.
Labor experience
- Minimum of (2) years of experience in the planning, implementation, management and monitoring of community social work activities with population in situations of vulnerability.
- Experience in supervising work equipment ( minimum 2 years )
- Experience in the management of social projects is required.
- Deseable experience in multidisciplinary work teams
- Deseable experience in socio-economic development projects.
- Deseable experience in the integration of the gender perspective, diversity and inclusion in projects
- Deseable experience in design, management, ejection of public policy control, social management and programs and projects aimed at vulnerable population.
Languages
- Native Portuguese required
- Intermediate knowledge of English and Spanish is required .
Competencies BY
| Integrity and Inclusion: Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Follows organizational and ethical standards. It is fully reliable and is an example to others in terms of diversity and inclusion. |
| Leadership: Act as a positive example contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For team managers only: Acts as a positive example of leadership, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed using appropriate leadership styles. |
| Partnerships: Demonstrates understanding of the impact of your role on all partners and always puts the final beneficiary first. Establishes and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner to others (if relevant). |
| Results Orientation: Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for yourself and/or others in order to achieve a goal. Actions lead to the complete accomplishment of the task with attention to quality in all areas. See opportunities and take the initiative to take advantage of them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on beneficiaries. |
| Agility: Open/to change and flexible in a dynamic environment. Can adapt your approach effectively to respond to changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies their behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always seek continuous improvement. |
| Focus on solutions: Evaluates data and courses of action to arrive at logical and pragmatic decisions. Adopts a rational and bias-free approach with calculated risks. Uses innovation and creativity in problem solving. |
Effective communication: Expresses ideas or facts clearly, concisely and openly. Your communication indicates consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listen and share knowledge proactively. Effectively deals with conflicts by overcoming differences of opinion and finding a middle ground.
Contract type, level and duration
Type of contract: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA)
Contract Level: LICA Specialist, Level 08
Type of contract: Local-Regular Individual Contractor Agreement
Contract duration: Undefined*
*The ongoing contract is subject to the requirements of the organization, availability of funds and/or satisfactory performance.
This contract is established in the form of a regular monthly contract, which means that the contract refers to a continuous service provision making payments at the end of each month.CRITERION: It is mandatory to have Brazilian nationality or valid work visa that is not linked to UNOPS.For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please visit:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx
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Type of contract: Acuerdo de Contratista Individual (ICA)
Contract Level: LICA Expert, Level 08
Type of contract: Local Individual Contractor Convention – Regular
Contract duration: Undefined*
*The contract in course is subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and/or satisfactory performance.
This contract is established as a regular monthly contract, which means that the contract refers to the continued provision of the service, being paid at the end of each month.CRITERIA: Is obligatorio tener nacionalidad brasilena the visa of work valid and not linked to UNOPS.
For more details about the contractual modalidad del ICA, visit:
Additional information
- Unsolicited applications will not be accepted.
- Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
- Only the/the candidates/the selected/as will be contacted/as, and the/the same/the summoned/as for the next phase of the selection process, which consists of several evaluations.
- UNOPS celebrates diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunities. The UNOPS workforce is made up of people of diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations and abilities. UNOPS aims to maintain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive work environment for its entire workforce.
- UNOPS encourages qualified female candidates, as well as qualified candidates from underrepresented groups in the UNOPS workforce, to apply. These groups include people from racial or indigenous groups, members of gender identities and minority sexual orientations, as well as people with disabilities.
- UNOPS would like to ensure that all/the candidates/as perform at their best during the evaluation process. If you are selected/a and need additional assistance to complete an assessment test, such as reasonable accommodation, please inform the/human resources officer when you receive the invitation.
Terms & conditions
- For public positions, UNOPS reserves the right to indicate candidate/a to a level lower than that published in the vacancy notice.
- Temporary contract holders must complete a series of compulsory courses before they start providing services to UNOPS. These courses must be completed outside of UNOPS worked hours and the approximate total duration is about four hours. For more information about retention agreements, see this page.
- All UNOPS personnel have the responsibility to carry out their tasks in accordance with the United Nations Charter and UNOPS policies and instructions, as well as the corresponding accountability structures. In addition, all employees must demonstrate understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals aligned with the core values of the United Nations and Our Common Agenda.
- As part of its policies, UNOPS conducts background checks on all/the/the candidates/the prospective ones. Recruitment at UNOPS depends on the results of such checks.
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- No applications will be accepted on request.
- The applications received without regard to the closing limit will not be considered.
- Only the candidates/selected ones/as will be contacted, when they will be invited/as the next phase of the selection process, there will be several evaluations.
- UNOPS celebrates diversity and commits to equal opportunities for development. The UNOPS work plantilla is composed by personas of nationalities, cultures, languages, reasons, gender identities, sexual orientations and diverse abilities. UNOPS aims to maintain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities, as well as an inclusive work environment for all your work plantilla.
- UNOPS animates qualified candidates, as well as qualified candidates from groups represented in the UNOPS plantilla, to postulate. These groups include people from racialized or indigenous groups, members of gender identities and minority sexual orientations, as well as people with disabilities.
- UNOPS le gustaría ensure that all candidates can perform as best as possible during the evaluation process. If you are selected and need additional assistance to complete an evaluation problem, such as reasonable adjustments, inform the responsible person of human resources when you receive the invitation.
Terminals and conditions
- For employees, UNOPS reserves the right to designate a candidate for a lower level than that published in the vacant announcement.
- The persons holding contracts of modalidad retainer deben complete a series of obligatory courses before commencing to provide services to UNOPS. These courses are completed after the hours worked for UNOPS and the approximate total duration is one four hours. For more information about the retail modalidad contracts, see this page.
- All UNOPS personnel have the responsibility to implement their compliance with the Charter of United Nations and the policies and instructions of UNOPS, there as with the milestones of surrender of corresponding cuentas. Moreover, every personal must demonstrate that it comprises the Sostenible Development Goals in line with the basic values of the United Nations and Our Common Agenda.
- In the framework of its policies, UNOPS carries out background checks of all/as/as candidates/as candidates. The contracting in UNOPS is supedited to the results of dichas verificaciones.