CAT A_Protection Consultant_Rio Branco/AC_GAC
Qualifications of CAT A_Protection Consultant_Rio Branco/AC_GAC:
- Location: Boa Vista, Brazil
- Vacancy No: 16109
- Salary: N/A
- Organization: IOM – International Organization for Migration
- Deadline: 8/12/2025
Brief details about CAT A_Protection Consultant_Rio Branco/AC_GAC:
About
Information about the organization that has offered the job:
Venezuela’s social, political, and economic crisis has triggered rapid mass migration. And the north region Brazil is among the main destination countries of this recent wave of migration. Since 2018 the main point of entry for Venezuelans into Brazil is in the northern region of Brazil. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Brazil is implementing various projects addressing the protection, assistance, and integration needs of migrants, refugees, and other vulnerable populations in Brazil. IOM recognizes the importance of accurate and timely information to foster adequate programming and ensure accountability to affected population, donors, and governments. In this context, different groups with specific needs such as children, women, indigenous peoples, people with mental health conditions and people with disabilities, are facing even more difficulties to access basic services and are exposed to more risks of exploitation, abuse, and violence. In light of this scenario, IOM continue supporting the extremely vulnerable refugees and migrants Venezuelans in Acre, especially those in risk of human trafficking, children and adolescents, and women and girls victims of gender-based violence. Under the overall supervision of IOM Brazil Chief of Mission, the overall supervision of the Programming Coordinator National Officer of Roraima and the direct supervision of State Coordinator of Acre and the Protection Coordinator in Boa Vista, Roraima, the consultant will be responsible for supporting IOM protection activities through the implementation of the activities below mentioned in the state of Acre.
GAC Project: IS0208
WBL: :1:1:001
Responsibilities
Tasks to be performed under this contract
The consultant will deliver the following tasks:
a. Plan, organize and facilitate training sessions to the local protection network on the prevention of human trafficking, migrant smuggling, gender-based violence and child protection, as well as other cross-cutting protection themes.
b. Provide technical inputs, draft information and referral mechanisms proposals on the above mentioned protection related themes.
c. Plan, organize and review guidance materials on violence against women and girls, PSEAH (Preventing Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment), GBV, Child Protection, TiP (Trafficking in Persons), and other relevant themes, in partnership with internal and external partners.
d. Support the planning, organization and facilitation of information sessions to public servants as well as to the migrant community.
e. Support the planning and implementation of the activities of the Protection Unit according to project objectives, quality standards and needs, in line with IOM’s policies and procedures and donor requirements.
f. Facilitate capacity building activities for local authorities, civil servants, service providers, civil society and stakeholders.
g. Contribute to the monitoring of project progress, data collection and prepare relevant reports.
h. Participate in meetings/working groups as indicated by the coordination.
i. Undertake site visits and duty travel as required. j. Perform other duties, as may be assigned.
Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
Clear understanding of the scope of the tasks to be accomplished.
• Professionalism and competence in the type of consulting to be performed. • Oral and written communication skills.
• Correspondence of the results obtained during the consultancy to what is required in the ToR.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Respect for the values and principles of IOM during consulting services.
• Ability to correctly assess the time and resources needed to complete the tasks
• Degree of satisfaction of the counterpart with the consulting carried out
Qualifications
Education
• Academic BA in Social Sciences, International Relations, Law, Public Policy or a related field from an accredited academic institution.
Experience
• Previous experience in developing Standard Operational Procedure
• Previous experience in developing and facilitating protection trainings
Skills
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral
Languages
• Fluency in Portuguese
• Working knowledge in English and/or Spanish
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Travel required
Travel and DSA may be requested for the consultant. Travels to Rondonia will be required.
Required Competencies
Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
- Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
- Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
- Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
- Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators
- Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
- Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
- Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
- Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
- Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Notes
- Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
- IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.
- IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, 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.
- IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
- IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.