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• Senior Resource Mobilization and Project Development Officer (P)

  International Organization for Migration · 🇧🇷 Brasilia, Brazil

  The Senior Resource Mobilization and Project Development Officer leads project development and donor liaison activities for IOM's Brazil Country Office. Key responsibilities include designing resource mobilization strategies, building relationships with traditional and non-traditional donors, identifying funding opportunities, and coordinating project development with internal units and partners. The role involves strategic planning, donor engagement, proposal development, and maintaining donor databases. The officer also advises senior leadership on funding trends and positions IOM within the evolving financing landscape. They deputize for the Chief of Mission and support fundraising activities including donor briefings and presentations. The position requires strong analytical, interpersonal, and project development skills with experience in international development and humanitarian sectors.

  Related Organization Closes Jun 16, 2026

• Analista Técnico em Refrigeração e Ar Condicionado (RAC) (Office Based) [Open to internal and external applicants]

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇧🇷 Brasilia, Brazil

  The Technical Analyst in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) supports the implementation, monitoring, and management of projects related to the Montreal Protocol in Brazil, specifically focusing on phasing out HCFCs and HFCs. The role involves technical assistance in project management, monitoring, and reporting, including supporting project planning, procurement processes, and technical documentation. The analyst will work in Brasília, Brazil, and collaborate with stakeholders including government agencies, partners, and donors. Responsibilities include analyzing technical data, preparing reports, supporting procurement processes, and contributing to policy and strategy development for sustainable refrigeration practices. The position requires a strong background in engineering, particularly in refrigeration and air conditioning systems, with experience in sustainable technologies and environmental projects.

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• Strategic Engagement Advisor

  United Nations Environment Programme · 🇧🇷 Brasilia, Brazil

  The Strategic Engagement Advisor supports the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Brazil by engaging stakeholders to advance energy transition goals and economic diversification. Key responsibilities include facilitating multi-stakeholder dialogues, monitoring policy developments, contributing to technical reports and policy advice, and coordinating with government, academic, and civil society partners. The role requires strategic engagement with key actors to align energy transition pathways with national policies such as Plano Clima and the National Energy Transition Plan. The incumbent will work closely with UNEP, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MMA), and partners like UNICAMP and BOGA to support Brazil's transition away from fossil fuels and its COP30 Presidency. The position is based in Brasília, Brazil, with a 6-month duration.

  CON Other UN Entity Closes Jun 10, 2026

• Special Vacancy Notice: Project Officer

  International Organization for Migration · 🇧🇷 Brasilia, Brazil

  The Project Officer will provide oversight and coordinate IOM Brazil's Counter Trafficking (CT), Integrated Border Governance (IBG), and Resettlement and Movement Management (RMM) portfolio. Key responsibilities include managing project implementation, coordinating with donors and stakeholders, preparing reports, and supporting Afghan migration response efforts including visa issuance and community sponsorship programs. The role requires strong project management skills, experience working with vulnerable populations, and the ability to coordinate across multiple organizations and government entities.

  Related Organization Closes Jun 09, 2026

• Associado (a) de Negócios (2 vagas) (Home Based) - [Open to internal and external applicants]

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇧🇷 Brasilia, Brazil

  The Business Associate (2 vacancies) role supports the Justice 4.0 program, a digital transformation initiative between the National Council of Justice (CNJ) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Brazil. The position involves supporting requirement gathering from users, defining functional and non-functional requirements, and using development processes and tools to produce defined artifacts. Key responsibilities include facilitating communication between business areas, product owners, and project teams; analyzing business processes; defining and documenting requirements; supporting project planning and management; implementing, monitoring, and supporting developed solutions; and assisting in meetings and documentation. The role requires working from home (home based) and reports to the UNDP Project Manager and Technical Coordinator. The position demands strong analytical and communication skills, experience in business analysis and requirements definition, and familiarity with agile methodologies and project management tools.

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• Assistente de Gestão da Informação (1 vaga) (Office Based) [Open to internal & external applicants]

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇧🇷 Brasilia, Brazil

  The Information Management Assistant supports the management of information within the UNDP's 'Strengthening and Monitoring Actions for Innovation and Improvement of the Penal and Socioeducational Systems' project. The role involves managing digital documents, organizing knowledge, supporting reporting and accountability, monitoring data, and providing technical support to project teams. The position requires experience in document management, information management, or knowledge management related to public policy projects. The role is based in the office and is open to internal and external applicants. The position supports the project's goal of strengthening judicial systems and monitoring interventions in line with national and international human rights principles.

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• Analista de Infraestrutura (Office Based) [Open to Tiers 1 and 2]

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇧🇷 Brasilia, Brazil

  The UNDP Brazil Office seeks an Infrastructure Analyst to support technical advisory and operational functions related to infrastructure development and public-private partnerships (PPPs). The role involves providing technical assistance to the National Secretariat of Funds and Financial Instruments of the Ministry of Integration and Regional Development, focusing on governance, project structuring, and implementation of regional development funds, particularly the Sustainable Regional Infrastructure Development Fund (FDIRS). Responsibilities include analyzing project viability, standardizing governance processes, supporting contract drafting, and contributing to institutional strengthening. The position requires a strong background in infrastructure, PPPs, and public policy, with experience in project development and financial analysis. The role is office-based in Brazil and reports to the Unit Coordinator for Decentralized Cooperation and Territorial Development.

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• Associado Arquiteto de Soluções (Office Based) [Open to Tiers 1 and 2]

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇧🇷 Brasilia, Brazil

  The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking an Associate Solutions Architect (Office Based) for the BRA/24/010 project, a partnership with Brazil's Intelligence Agency (ABIN) and the Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC/MRE). The role focuses on supporting the development of a digital platform for the Brazilian Intelligence System (Sisbin), with responsibilities including technical solution design, architecture planning, project management, documentation, and stakeholder coordination. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT project management, digital transformation, and solution architecture, with a strong understanding of business processes and technology integration. The position requires a minimum of 7 years of professional experience with a high school diploma or 4 years with a bachelor's degree in relevant fields. The role involves working closely with ABIN, the University of Ceará (UFC), Serpro, and UNDP teams to deliver innovative technological solutions aligned with institutional objectives and compliance standards.

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• Assistente de Pedagogia (2 vagas) (Home Based) [Open to internal & external applicants]

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇧🇷 Brasilia, Brazil

  The Assistente de Pedagogia supports the implementation of pedagogical actions within a project aimed at strengthening and innovating judicial education for magistrates and judicial staff in Brazil. Responsibilities include planning, executing, monitoring, and evaluating educational activities, supporting the preparation and adaptation of pedagogical materials, applying assessment tools, and providing logistical and technical support for in-person, hybrid, and virtual learning environments. The role also involves managing pedagogical knowledge, facilitating communication among stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with institutional objectives. The candidate will work under the supervision of the Project Management Unit and collaborate with academic and project teams to ensure quality and coherence in educational initiatives. The position requires attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to engage with diverse partners to promote continuous improvement in judicial education.

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• Assistente de Projetos (3 vagas) (Office Based) - [Open to internal and external applicants]

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇧🇷 Brasilia, Brazil

  The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Brazil is seeking three Project Assistants to support the implementation and management of projects within the Governance and Justice for Development cluster. These positions are office-based in Brasília-DF and involve administrative and operational support, including financial management, human resources processes, procurement, logistics, and documentation. The role requires assisting in planning, monitoring, and evaluation activities, supporting reporting and audit processes, managing agreements and selection processes for consultants, and contributing to knowledge management and organizational learning. The Project Assistants will work closely with project partners, donors, and internal teams to ensure efficient project execution, quality results, and adherence to deadlines. Supervision is provided by a Project Specialist and Project Management Associates. The ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills, experience in project support within public or private sectors, and familiarity with digital tools and UN systems. Fluency in Portuguese is required, with basic English considered desirable. The role emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages applications from marginalized groups.

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• Analista Desenvolvedor Frontend Sênior (2 vagas) (Home Based) - [Open to internal and external applicants]

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇧🇷 Brasilia, Brazil

  The Senior Frontend Developer will work under project management supervision to develop user interface solutions for the Justiça 4.0 digital transformation program of the Brazilian Judiciary. The role involves close collaboration with focal points at the National Justice Council and UNDP, coding frontend artifacts using Angular, TypeScript, and the UIKit framework. Responsibilities include developing automated tests, supporting project planning and backlog prioritization, assisting in implementation and technical support, and contributing to structural solutions within the project. The candidate will apply best practices and methodologies established by CNJ and UNDP, and may perform other related tasks as required. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work in an agile environment, with experience in cloud computing, containerization, and project lifecycle tools considered advantageous. Fluency in Portuguese is required, with English proficiency as a plus. The role supports UNDP’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and involves working on a high-impact digital justice initiative aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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• Associado (a) de Biblioteconomia (1 vaga) (Office Based) [Open to internal & external applicants]

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇧🇷 Brasilia, Brazil

  The Associado(a) de Biblioteconomia supports the implementation and management of the digital library and knowledge management activities for a judicial education project. Responsibilities include curating, organizing, and disseminating legal and educational digital content, supporting users, monitoring platform usage, and contributing to reports and documentation. The role involves ensuring methodological coherence, applying international cataloging standards, and collaborating with academic and technical teams. The position requires planning, executing, and evaluating digital library initiatives, supporting editorial processes, and promoting best practices in information management. The candidate will work under the supervision of the Project Management Unit and contribute to strengthening judicial training and knowledge dissemination in Brazil. The project runs until December 2026 with possible extension. Essential competencies include result orientation, innovation, continuous learning, adaptability, determination, partnership building, and promoting diversity and inclusion.

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• Associado (a) de Gestão (1 vaga) (Office Based) - [Open to internal and external applicants]

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇧🇷 Brasilia, Brazil

  The Associado(a) de Gestão position at UNDP supports the technical coordination of the Programa Justiça Plural in Brasília, focusing on strengthening the Brazilian judiciary's capacity to promote human rights, socio-environmental protection, and access to justice for vulnerable populations. Responsibilities include strategic planning and monitoring, document production and review, coordination of meetings and communication, event organization, administrative and operational management, institutional partnership articulation, and knowledge management. The role requires close collaboration with the judiciary, UNDP, and partners to ensure quality and timely delivery of program outputs, support capacity-building activities, and contribute to the dissemination of best practices and lessons learned. The candidate must demonstrate competencies in planning, innovation, continuous learning, adaptability, determination, partnership engagement, and diversity promotion, alongside skills in business strategy, project management, and cybersecurity risk management. The position is office-based in Brasília and reports to the program's technical coordinator.

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• Analista Arquiteto de Software (1 vaga) (Home Based) - [Open to internal and external applicants]

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇧🇷 Brasilia, Brazil

  The Software Architect Analyst will evaluate functional and non-functional project requirements to define software architecture and technologies. Collaborating with project managers, technical coordinators, and focal points, the role supports developers, DevOps, UX, and UI analysts to ensure quality deliverables and adherence to schedules. Responsibilities include designing and implementing software architecture, modeling and documenting architecture, supporting data lake and business intelligence projects, defining architectural frameworks, monitoring solution performance, suggesting improvements, conducting research on architectural standards, managing CI/CD automation, and supporting technical documentation. The role contributes to the digital transformation program Justiça 4.0, aiming to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of Brazil's judicial services. The candidate should demonstrate strategic business thinking, project management, cybersecurity risk management, and human-centered design skills, while fostering diversity and inclusion. Supervised by the project coordination team, the position requires fluency in Portuguese and basic English, with a preference for professional certification in software or IT architecture.

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• Associado (a) de Comunicação (1 vaga) (Office Based) [Open to internal & external applicants]

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇧🇷 Brasilia, Brazil

  The Associate of Communication will develop and manage multi-format communication products and actions related to the training and improvement of magistrates. Responsibilities include producing journalistic content, adapting texts for various audiences and platforms, creating institutional materials, supporting communication strategies and engagement campaigns, assisting internal communication and knowledge management, monitoring media, and providing press advisory support. The role also involves producing reports, diagnostics, guides, and manuals to document challenges and best practices. The Associate will work under the supervision of the Project Management Unit and contribute to strengthening communication between the judicial training school and its stakeholders. The position requires strong oral and written communication skills, experience in journalism or corporate communication, and proficiency in multimedia content creation and MS Office tools. Fluency in Portuguese is required, with basic English desirable. The role supports justice sector capacity building and innovation projects in Brazil, aiming to enhance judicial excellence and public trust.

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• Analista de Gestão da Cultura de Segurança Cibernética (1 vaga) (Home Based) - [Open to internal and external applicants]

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇧🇷 Brasilia, Brazil

  The Cybersecurity Culture Management Analyst will lead the promotion and development of a cybersecurity culture within the Brazilian Judiciary as part of the BRA/25/025 project. Responsibilities include strategic planning, coordination, and supervision of initiatives to foster cybersecurity awareness, capacity building, education, innovation, certification, and institutional recognition. The role involves close collaboration with the National Justice Council (CNJ) and UNDP teams, managing advanced technical training programs, promoting safe digital behavior, developing innovative cybersecurity solutions, and monitoring institutional maturity and impact. The analyst will also produce reports, facilitate partnerships with academic and technical communities, and support strategic decision-making through data analysis. The position is remote and requires the candidate to have appropriate work infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong project management, strategic thinking, and cybersecurity risk management skills, with experience in institutional capacity development and behavioral change in digital culture. Fluency in Portuguese is required, with basic English desirable.

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• Assistente de Projeto (1 vaga) (Office based) [Open to internal & external applicants]

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇧🇷 Brasilia, Brazil

  The Project Assistant will support the management and implementation of a UNDP Brazil project focused on facilitating access to high-integrity forest finance for Amazonian states, aligned with REDD+ and international carbon standards. Reporting to the Project Manager and Program Officers, the role involves operational, administrative, financial, and logistical support including monitoring project plans, organizing events and missions, managing documentation, and assisting in technical activities such as research and report preparation. The assistant will also promote knowledge management and partner engagement to ensure smooth project execution and compliance with UNDP and donor regulations. The position requires collaboration across teams to strengthen sustainable development and environmental initiatives, particularly in climate, biodiversity, and forest governance.

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• Data Science Associate (Office Based) [Open to internal and external applicants]

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇧🇷 Brasilia, Brazil

  The Data Science Associate at UNDP Brazil supports the Human Development Unit by managing and analyzing diverse data sources to enhance the Human Development Atlas and related Sustainable Development Goals indicators. The role involves technical assistance in data collection, cleaning, integration, and predictive modeling, as well as developing dashboards and reports to inform public policy. The associate will help standardize data protocols, monitor data quality, and contribute to methodological improvements. Collaboration with national and international partners and support for knowledge sharing and training are also key responsibilities. The position requires strong programming skills, experience with relational databases, and data visualization tools, aiming to provide robust, up-to-date data insights to guide sustainable development policies in Brazil.

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• Requirements Associate (Office Based) [Open to all applicants]

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇧🇷 Brasilia, Brazil

  The Requirements Associate will support the development of a digital platform for the Brazilian Intelligence System (Sisbin) through identifying, documenting, analyzing, and validating business needs. The role involves working closely with ABIN, UNDP, and the University of Federal of Ceará (UFC) to define functional and non-functional requirements, create technical documentation, and facilitate stakeholder workshops. Key responsibilities include elicitation techniques, requirement specification, system modeling (BPMN, UML), project management methodologies, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards. The position requires extensive experience in requirements analysis for IT solutions and strong collaboration skills.

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• Analista de Testes (2 vagas) (Home-based) (Short Term) [Open to Internal & External applicants]

  United Nations Development Programme · 🇧🇷 Brasilia, Brazil

  UNDP seeks two Home-based Test Analysts on a short-term contract to ensure quality assurance for the “Educa” management system and related technology solutions under the Judicial Training Project in Brazil. The selected candidate will design test methodologies, define test scenarios and cases, and specify evaluation criteria in collaboration with project teams. Responsibilities include implementing functional, integration, end-to-end, and API tests; automating test suites; optimizing data preparation strategies; and verifying system reliability and security. The role requires identifying and resolving non-conformities, documenting best practices, and transferring knowledge to project partners. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or a Bachelor’s degree combined with two years of relevant professional or academic experience in technology. Fluency in Portuguese is mandatory. The ideal candidate possesses hands-on experience with manual and automated testing tools such as Cypress, Selenium, Postman, or Playwright, alongside proficiency in SQL, relational and non-relational databases, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems like Git. Familiarity with agile methodologies and project management platforms like Jira is expected. This role supports UNDP’s broader mission to strengthen judicial capacity and promote access to justice through innovative, technology-driven educational solutions.

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