Project Coordinator - Belo Horizonte/MG

Introduction

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Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), UN Volunteers with at least twelve (12) months of continuous service in IOM, and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.

Organizational Context and Scope

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.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the National Project Officer based in Brasilia, the Project Coordinator will be responsible for oversight and overall support in the state of Minas Gerais of the project related to forcibly returnees.

In coordination with the National Project Officer based in Brasilia, direct and coordinate the implementation of the project in Lagoa Santa, Minas Gerais; monitor implementation of the field activities to ensure work is proceeding according to established plans; analyze field implementation difficulties and make recommendations for adjusting implementation modalities and work plans to best reflect the changing environment on the field.

Regularly research, follow-up, compile, analyze and present information/data on national, regional and international developments, reports, legislation and other relevant documentation regarding forced return and deportation, highlighting noteworthy issues for the consideration of appropriate parties.

Liaise and engage with local projects’ partners, and relevant stakeholders in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais.

Participate in meetings and conferences indicated by the National Project Officer based in Brasilia; maintain effective liaison and coordination with local authorities, partners, United Nations agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors, and other stakeholders relevant to the projects.

Elaborate internal and external reports, proj