Field Support Officer, NO-2, Temporary Appointment (10 months), Pacaraima, Brazil #131516

UNICEF Brazil is looking for an experienced professional in Field Support to support our team in the border of Pacaraima and Venezuela. You will be responsible for providing support and overall coordination of UNICEF (programmatic) and field response in Pacaraima. With close liaison with other internal areas, and with a range of local civilian and military authorities and counterparts in NGOs and UN agencies to discuss matters of common interest. The position is presential in Pacaraima and will report to the Chief Field Office in Boa Vista. UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.

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Since 1950, UNICEF has supported the most important transformation for children and adolescents in Brazil. UNICEF Brazil with its main office in Brasília and nine field offices UNICEF works in close partnership with national and sub-national government, corporate partners, youth, and civil society organizations. For information of the work of our organization in Brazil, please visit our website:  UNICEF Brazil

How can you make a difference? 

Under the general guidance of the Chief Field Office in Boa Vista, you will provide support and overall coordination of UNICEF (programmatic) and field response in Pacaraima. You will have daily contact with staff in the various field offices and with the Boa Vista unit following guidance from the programmatic areas. Also, will have close liaison with a range of local civilian and military authorities and counterparts in NGOs and UN agencies to discuss matters of common interest. Your activities include:

a) Situation Analysis and Reporting

Assess migrants’ needs in the various fields of assistance and make recommendations for the establishment of projects, adjustment or discontinuation of existing projects and advise the Chief Field Office accordingly.

Conduct regular assessment and analysis of the children situation in Pacaraima and regularly prepare written reports on the implementation of projects and the situation in the sites.

b) Inter-agency coordination and representation

Participate in relevant events, meetings and working groups where the presence of UNICEF is required- in Pacaraima and provide technical contribution in the elaboration of interagency referrals mechanisms and other initiatives.

Liaise and engage with key stakeholders in Pacaraima on children’s issues and concerns.

With the technical support of the programme officers, engage with the local Network, and actively contribute to existing coordination mechanisms of Operação Acolhida in Pacaraima.

Contribute to the cross-border coordination with UNICEF Venezuela.

Report immediately on any security problems that may occur affecting programme, beneficiaries, and the smooth running of the operation.

c) Sub-sector and working groups strategy development

Support the timely and effective implementation of the agreed child protection sub-sector response strategy in the border, mainly the work with Unaccompanied and Separated Children, and indigenous population.

With the support of the programme officers, engage and coordinate the working group in Education. Health and WASH (Water, sanitation, and hygiene) in Pacaraima.

d) Project monitoring and technical support

Monitor UNICEF projects, propose remedial actions and provide technical guidance to implementing partners to ensure the implementation pace and approach are in line with humanitarian principles and standards and meet the project expected results, always according to the Boa Vista programmatic unit.

Prepare project proposals; draw up plan of operation for implementation, including institutional arrangements for budgets.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

Education: Completion of Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Law, International Relations, Social Work, Anthropology, Communication, or another relevant field.

Work Experience: 

• Minimum 2 years of experience with humanitarian or emergency response with field experience and background and familiarity with international human rights.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in articulating with state and municipal governments and civil society organizations is needed.

Skills:

• Solid knowledge of program management is required.
• Ability to facilitate interagency processes is needed
• Experience with UN and International Organization is desirable.
• Experience working with indigenous population is an asset.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Database literacy will be an asset.

Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Portuguese required. Knowledge of Spanish will be considered as an asset.

Desirables:

• Master’s degree in psychology, Law, International Relations, Social Work, Anthropology, Communication, or another relevant field is an asset.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency. 

For every Child, you demonstrate...

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The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

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This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is either a role with direct contact with children, a role that works directly with identifiable children’s data, a safeguarding response role, or an assessed risk role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) apply.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic background, and persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. To create a more inclusive workplace, UNICEF offers paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. Click here to learn more about flexible work arrangements, well-being, and benefits.

According to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), persons with disabilities include those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments which, in interaction with various barriers, may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others. In its Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy 2022-2030, UNICEF has committed to increase the number of employees with disabilities by 2030. At UNICEF, we provide reasonable accommodation for work-related support requirements of candidates and employees with disabilities. Also, UNICEF has launched a Global Accessibility Helpdesk to strengthen physical and digital accessibility. If you are an applicant with a disability who needs digital accessibility support in completing the online application, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

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Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable afro-descendants, indigenous, LGBTQIA+ and other minorities are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. 

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