Project Assistant

Overview

Assists in the implementation and monitoring of project activities, including delivering information sessions to migrants in immigration detention facilities.

Tasks Summary

• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities;
• Retrieve, compile, summarize, and present information/data on specific project topics;
• Draft status reports, emails, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presentations and other forms of documentation;
• Support the organization of meetings, workshops and information and capacity building sessions;
• Assist the revision and application of questionnaires and interviews to migrants and professionals working within the detention context;
• Support the collection of information that ensures that the information conveyed on human rights standards is kept up to date;
• Assist with procurement and administrative issues related to project implementation, including maintenance of files and records;
• Prepare content on the project for social media;
• Travel, to implement project activities, if necessary;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements

• School diploma with three years of relevant experience; or, Bachelor’s degree with one year of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations;
• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups;
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

Qualification Requirements

• School diploma;
• Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Social Work, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law, Psychology or related fields from an accredited academic institution.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in Portuguese and English is required (oral and written).

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: Up to 9 months

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