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General Background of Project or Assignment:
In general, refugees, particularly Venezuelans, have been able to access the labor market in Brazil. However, this integration has primarily been in low-wage jobs with precarious working conditions, impacting their social and economic integration in the country. UNHCR’s, as defined in the 2023-2025 livelihoods strategy, continues to play a coordinating role to ensure that refugees and other forcibly displaced people are included in the country`s public policies. In addition, it seeks to engage other organizations in the socioeconomic inclusion process of these populations……
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UNHCR is hiring a Homebased Individual Consutant. Apply Now for 2025. Good salary Offer.
Overall Purpose and Scope of Assignment:
Concise and detailed description of activities, including measurable outputs and delivery dates, impact indicators (what qualitative and quantitative results would be achieved upon completion of individual contract), performance indicators (timelines, value of the service rendered in relation to the cost, timeliness) and work plan:
• Monitor the implementation of the quality integration program in coordination with other relevant Country Office units.
• Support the implementation of livelihoods projects such as Empowering Refugee Women. Activities are planned to take place in Boa Vista (RR), Porto Alegre (RS), Florianópolis (SC) and Brasília (DF). The support to the projects ‘activities will be remote.
• Support the implementation of the Companies with Refugees Forum regional hubs; The hubs planned for 2025 are in the states of Rio Grande do Sul, Amazonas and Paraná. The support to the Hubs activities will be remote.
• Produce communication materials and reports for the Companies with Refugees Forum Hubs strategy;
• Monitor job vacancies coming through the Companies with Refugees platform and make the necessary connections with employability organizations;
• Support the mapping of organizations that will integrate local employment networks, mainly in the states of Amazonas, Rio Grande do Sul and Paraná
• Elaborate written reports whenever necessary;
• Assist the network of organizations engaged with the access of refugees to employment opportunities in the prioritized areas according to the livelihoods programming;
• Perform other related duties as required.
Qualification and experience required (degree required, years of work experience, field of expertise, language required):
• Graduation in relevant areas of study, such as Journalism, Marketing, Social Communication, Public Relations, Advertisement, Law, Business Administration, International Relations, Social Assistance or related fields. Postgraduate studies in related fields are desirable.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in writing reports.
• Proficiency in Portuguese, including excellence in grammar and writing. Advanced level of English. Practical knowledge of Spanish will be considered an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent planning and prioritization skills.
• Excellent analytical and drafting skills.
• Experience as Individual Consultant for UN Agencies will be considered an asset.
MPORTANT INFORMATION:
Eligibility:
This position is advertised to internal and external applicants. Candidates must be legally present in Brazil at the time of application, recruitment and hire. Only Brazilian citizens or candidates legally present in Brazil will be considered eligible.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified. The recruitment process might include written test and/or oral interview for this job opening. No late applications will be accepted.
Remuneration:
UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered depending on relevant experience as per the requirements of the job advertisement.
Language requirements:
Proficiency in Portuguese and Advanced level of English are essential. Working knowledge Spanish is desirable.
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Contract duration: until December 2025.
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Applications:
All applications must be submitted online in Workday. Email applications will not be accepted. Incomplete and late applications will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates might be required to sit for a written test and/or oral interview.
• Knowledge of policies related to the protection and local integration of refugees in Brazil will be considered an asset.
• Specific work experience with refugee and migrant population, will be assessed as an asset.
• Specific work experience with the ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) agenda and diversity and inclusion will be considered as an asset.
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Required Languages
Portuguese -English
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Home-Based Yes
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