Project Officer (Sciences)
Overview
The Project Officer (Sciences) will serve as a focal point for specific themes within the Sciences Programme, focusing on project execution, partnership mobilization, and resource development. The role supports the development and implementation of projects, with a particular emphasis on the Criança Esperança programme.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide support to the Sciences Programme Coordinator in mapping development stages and technical cooperation needs.
- Contribute to the preparation of planning documents and management tools.
- Act as project officer in the Sciences sector, designing, managing, and following up on projects.
- Prepare project and revision proposals, suggesting cross-cutting activities and identifying South-South cooperation opportunities.
- Monitor project implementation, analyze deliverables, and provide technical and strategic solutions.
- Organize and revise contents of books and publications.
- Prepare technical presentations, speeches, documents, reports, and papers.
- Attend qualified meetings and participate in technical groups.
- Conduct negotiations with donors and prospective partners, and draft new project agreements.
- Act as focal point in themes related to youth, gender, disability, and racial equality.
- Participate in the analysis and selection of projects for the Criança Esperança Programme, including technical reports, monitoring visits, and providing technical support to NGOs.
- Support the evaluation, dissemination, and systematization of experiences, initiatives, and best practices in the Sciences field.
- Perform any additional activities required for the success of the Sciences sector's work.
Required Experience
Minimum of 8 years of practical experience in programme and/or project management in the social area, with focus preferably on children’s rights, youth public policies, social inclusion. A minimum of 5 years acquired in the implementation of projects, at national and/or international level, within the UN system, in governmental institutions, NGOs and/or other international organizations present in Brazil. Previous experience in managing technical cooperation projects’ activities and expenditures. Experience in international organization as well as knowledge of UNESCO or UN will be an asset.
Qualifications
Advanced University degree (equivalent to Masters or Post-graduate studies) in any area of Social or Human Sciences, with a research object preferably related to the social area or social work.