Administrative Assistant (Public Sector Infrastructure)

Administrative Assistant (Public Sector Infrastructure) Location

Job categoriesAdministration, Project Management

Vacancy codeVA/2025/B5414/29825

Department/officeLCR, SCMCO, Brazil

Duty stationBrasilia, Brazil

Contract typeLocal ICA Support

Contract levelFACE-3

DurationOngoing (The ongoing contract is subject to the organization's requirements, availability of funds and/or satisfactory performance)

Application period28-Feb-2025 to 25-Mar-2025

Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

 

Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.

 

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Background Information - Job-specific

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is the operational resource of the United Nations for procurement and contract management, as well as civil works and physical infrastructure development. It focuses its work on the areas of its mandate established by the General Assembly and its Executive Board, while collaborating with other United Nations agencies, funds and programmes on joint projects.

UNOPS supports local and national governments to maximize the efficiency of public investment, promote transparency, combat corruption and adapt global best practices to each country to strengthen national capacities in the areas of procurement, public infrastructure and project management.

With over 8,000 staff spread across 80 countries, UNOPS provides its partners with the logistical, technical and management expertise they need, where they need it. By implementing around 1,000 projects for our partners, UNOPS makes significant contributions to results in these regions, often in the most challenging environments.

In Latin America and the Caribbean, UNOPS adapts its approach to the local context, providing a wide range of strategic solutions to enhance member countries’ efforts to achieve the priorities of the 2030 Agenda. In addition to its regular activities, it works to preserve and enhance natural, cultural and human resources and reduce disparities such as inequality.

UNOPS Brazil is responsible for managing the strategic and operational risks associated with the project portfolio in the country, developing and providing cost-effective services that contribute to sustainable results for partners and to UNOPS's management results.

In Brazil, UNOPS supports infrastructure (health, rule of law, urban planning, education), health procurement, public-private partnerships, logistics for Brazilian humanitarian aid, social development and human resources for UN sister agencies.

UNOPS Brazil is an integral part of the Multi-Country Desk of Argentina and the regional management structure for Latin America and the Caribbean.

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The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is the operational resource of the United Nations for the management of procurement and contracts, as well as for the development of civil works and physical infrastructure. It focuses its action on the areas of its mandate established by the General Assembly and its Executive Council, while collaborating with other United Nations agencies, funds and programmes on joint projects.

UNOPS supports local and national governments to maximize the efficiency of public investment, promote transparency, combat corruption and adapt to each country the best practices available globally to strengthen national capacities in the areas of procurement, public infrastructure and project management.

With more than 8,000 employees spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management experience they need, where they need it. By implementing nearly 1,000 projects for our partners, UNOPS makes significant contributions to results in these regions, often in the most challenging environments.

In Latin America and the Caribbean, UNOPS adapts its approach to the local context, providing a wide range of strategic solutions to enhance member countries’ efforts to achieve the priorities of the 2030 Agenda. In addition to regular activities, it works to preserve and enhance natural, cultural and human resources and reduce disparities such as inequality.

UNOPS Brazil is responsible for managing strategic and operational risks associated with the project portfolio in the country, developing and delivering economic services that contribute to sustainable results for partners and for UNOPS management results.

In Brazil, UNOPS supports infrastructure (health, rule of law, urban planning, education), healthcare procurement, public-private partnerships, logistics for Brazilian humanitarian aid, social development and human resources for UN sister agencies.

UNOPS Brazil is an integral part of the Argentina Multi-Country Office and the regional management structure for Latin America and the Caribbean.



 

Functional Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Project Manager or Analyst appointed by him/her, the ...

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Training
 

A completed high school diploma is required. 

A degree in Law, Administration, Economics, International Relations, Social Sciences, or related areas is desirable and may replace some of the required years of experience. 

Experience

 

• 3 years experience in administrative support work
• Experience in the area of ​​public sector infrastructure, partnerships, concessions and regulation is a plus.
• Experience in the UN system and/or in some third sector organization is a plus.
• Experience with basic Google Suite tools (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Slides) or Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) is required.

Languages
 

Complete fluency in Portuguese (reading, writing, speaking)

Intermediate knowledge of English and/or Spanish desirable 

Work environment

• Work requires presence in Brasilia 
• Computer equipment will be provided

Job Requirements

 

• The role requires the ability to produce reports using IT tools such as Google Sheets and Google Docs.

Motivation letter

While your CV will showcase your skills, experience and education, we are also keen to learn more about your interests and motivations. We therefore invite you to submit a cover letter along with your application for the position. Please remember to share in the letter your motivation for joining the UNOPS team for the advertised position, your interests and skills. In addition, we would like to hear your perspective on the UN Values: Inclusion, Integrity, Humility, Humbleness and Humanity. For more information on the UN Values, please refer to the UN Values ​​and Behaviors Framework.

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Training

 

• Completed high school diploma required. 
• A Bachelor's degree in Law, Administration, Economics, International Relations, Social Sciences or related fields is desirable and may replace some of the required years of experience. 

Experience

 

• 3 years of experience in administrative support work.
• Experience in infrastructure, associations, concessions and public sector regulation will be valued.
• Experience in the United Nations system and/or in a third sector organization will be valued.
• Experience with basic tools of the Google Suite (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Slides) or the Office Package (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) is required.

Languages

 

• Complete fluency in Portuguese (reading, writing, speaking)
• Intermediate knowledge of English and/or Spanish desirable.

Work environment

 

• The job requires presence in Brasilia 
• Computer equipment will be provided.

Job Requirements


 

• The position requires the ability to produce reports using IT tools such as Google Sheets and Google Docs.

While your resume showcases your skills, experience and education, we are also eager to learn more about your interests and motivations. Therefore, we invite you to submit a cover letter along with your application for the position. Please remember to share in the letter


your motivation for joining the UNOPS team for the advertised position, your interests and skills. Additionally, we would like to hear your perspective on the UN Values: Inclusion, Integrity, Humility, Humility and Humanity. For more information on the UN Values, please refer to the UN Values ​​and Behaviours Framework document.
 

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Additional information

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