About the opportunity
This selection process aims to hire professionals to work on the technical and operational support of two strategic initiatives developed under the international technical cooperation partnership between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the National Council of Justice (CNJ) in Brazil: Justice 4.0 and Justice [+Secure]. The selected professional will join the shared team of the programs, acting under the direct supervision of the UNDP Project Management Unit and in close articulation with the technical coordination teams of CNJ. The position is home-based with a requirement of residency in Brazil, though national travel may occur with expenses covered by the project when on-site event coverage is necessary.
Salary and benefits
- National Personnel Service Agreement (NPSA-7 grade contract)
- Contract duration of 6 months
- National travel expenses covered by the project when on-site event coverage is required
Who can apply?
- Open to internal and external applicants (Tier 3 or no tier indicated for external candidates)
- High School certificate with a minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience, OR a Bachelor's Degree in Administration, International Relations, Communication, Social Sciences, or related fields with a minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience
- Experience in organizing and executing institutional events and/or official missions
- Experience in articulation and relationship management with multiple stakeholders, including public institutions, partners, and suppliers
- Proficiency in the MS Office package
- Fluency in Portuguese
- Mandatory residency in Brazil
Required documents
- Curriculum Vitae / Resume
- Proof of education (High School certificate or Bachelor's Degree)
- Supporting documentation of professional experience
When to apply
- Date posted: October 8, 2026
- Application deadline: October 23, 2026 at 03:59:00 UTC
How to apply
- Access the official UNDP Oracle Cloud candidate experience portal for vacancy requisition 37339
- Review eligibility requirements and specific applicant tier criteria
- Submit your application through the online recruitment system before the deadline
Additional information
- There are 2 vacancies available for this role under a National PSA-Regular contract type.
- Desired qualifications include experience working with the public sector and authorities (especially in the justice sector), experience organizing technology and innovation events, experience structuring processes, and proficiency in English or Spanish.
- UNDP charges no fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
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…
- Strong background in event planning, logistics, protocol, and administrative coordination within public sector or institutional settings.
- Comfortable working in a remote arrangement while maintaining flexibility for occasional domestic travel within Brazil.
- Possesses either a university degree with 4+ years of relevant experience or a secondary education certificate with 7+ years of experience.
- Fluent in Portuguese with strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
What should you think carefully about?
- The contract is offered for a fixed duration of 6 months.
- Applicants must reside in Brazil and be legally eligible to work under national contractor terms.
- Occasional domestic travel is required for on-site event management, which requires schedule flexibility.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This 6-month home-based contract offers an excellent opportunity for seasoned event professionals to contribute to high-profile digital transformation and cybersecurity initiatives within the Brazilian judicial system through the United Nations. It provides valuable international organization experience and broad stakeholder networking without requiring permanent relocation from Brazil.
Our take
Experienced event and protocol specialists residing in Brazil with a strong background in stakeholder coordination and logistics should seriously consider applying before the October 2026 deadline. Those lacking the required years of professional experience or without fluency in Portuguese will find this role unsuitable.
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