About the opportunity
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), supported operationally by UNOPS, is seeking a Project Management Support Assistant to support the NUPPi Project (Nucleus for the Prevention and Protection of Children and Adolescents in the Field of Drugs and Violence). This role provides administrative and coordination support for planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of projects focused on strengthening drug use prevention policies in Brazil, with a special emphasis on the protection of children and adolescents. The selected candidate will collaborate with UNODC, UNDP, SENAD, and other partner institutions to ensure alignment with UN standards and national policies.
Salary and benefits
- Contract type: ICA – LICA – Support – Regular
- Contract level: LICA 3
Who can apply?
- High school diploma (or equivalent) with 3 years of relevant experience OR a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, International Relations, Social Sciences, Law, or related areas with 0 years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrable proficiency in the use of collaboration and productivity tools (e.g., MS Office) and web-based management systems.
- Fluent proficiency in Portuguese.
Required documents
- Resume/CV (submitted via the application portal)
When to apply
- Posting Start Date: 2026-08-14
- Posting End Date: 2026-08-28 (Applications must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET))
How to apply
- Apply through the UNOPS Careers Marketplace via the provided application link.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Recent graduates in Public Administration, International Relations, or Social Sciences.
- Experienced administrative staff with a high school diploma and 3+ years of experience.
- Fluent Portuguese speakers.
- Those with a background in finance, accounting, or law.
What should you think carefully about?
- The job type is not explicitly specified, so candidates should verify the exact nature of the contract.
- The role is based in Brasilia, requiring local presence.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is a good opportunity for those seeking to provide essential operational support to a UNODC project and gain experience in the field of drug use prevention.
Our take
Suitable for administrative professionals in Brazil who want to contribute to drug prevention and child protection projects.
Ready to apply?
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