One of the most important topics related to migration in recent years in the region has been the support of Venezuelan refugees and migrants. Due to the economic, political and social crisis in Venezuela, more than 7 million citizens have been forced to leave their country looking for better living conditions and security.
In recent years, Ecuador has gone from being a transit country to a country of permanence for people coming from Venezuela. As of the beginning of February 2023, there are a total of 476,974 Venezuelan migrants and refugees are living in Ecuador, making it one of the main destination countries for this population.
In addition, Ecuadoreans are currently the second nationality taking the hazardous routes, such as the crossing of the Darien Province. That being said, at the moment Ecuador is not only a host country for Venezuelan migrants but also an origin country for people on the move in the region.

Under the overall supervision of the Head of the Programme Support Unit, and the direct supervision of the Project Development Officer, the UN University Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Development

Under the overall supervision of the Head of the Programme Support Unit, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

1. Draft correspondence, reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, presenta-tions, talking points and other forms of documentation for reporting and stakeholder li-aison purposes.
2. Assist the Head of PSU and PF Officer in establishing and maintaining regular liaison with private sector and provide technical support the CO on partner priorities in the migration field.
3. Contribute to the development and implementation/roll out of the IOM’s Strategic Vi-sion, implementation of the GCM and related UN Network on Migration activities and other actions in coordination with the Regional Office.
4. Contribute to the development/update of the country strategy aligned with the new IOM Strategic Plan 2024-2028.
5. Contribute to the resource mobilization efforts of the CO through identification of part-nerships.
6. Participate and engage actively to the development of the CO Resource Mobilization Strategy and Action Plan.
7. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Accountability
Adaptability and Flexibility
Commitment and Motivation
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Communication
Ethics and Values
Planning and Organizing
Professionalism
Respect for Diversity
Self-Management

• Experience in project development, report writing skills, data collection and research.
• Computer skills and knowledge of relational databases, Microsoft applications, spreadsheets, word processing, etc.
• Prior experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
• Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded;

Quito, the capital of Ecuador, Quito preserves much of its colonial atmosphere, with the towers of many churches outlined against the circle of volcanoes that surrounds the Quito and with peaceful squares, fountains, balconied houses, steep narrow streets and secluded gardens.

Quito has an international airport, it is located 20.5 km as the crow flies from the city of Quito and is currently accessed by three roads. The Mariscal Sucre International Airport guarantees efficient and safe operations for airlines and improved services for passengers, making it the most recognized airport in the region.

Currently there is an increase in traffic in the city, thus people prefer to ride a bicycle, taking scooters which are easy to find. The average temperature throughout the year reaches a maximum of 21.4°C (70.5°F) and a minimum of 9.8°C (49.6°F). As in any country, a suggestion is to be careful at night or in unusual places for foreigners.
By living in Ecuador, you will be able to enjoy a quality of life that is hard to beat anywhere else in the world, of course if you like the outdoors.

The life costs:
• Accommodation, depending on the area, is estimated: $500 to $600 (including basic services) per month.
• Costs of meals and transportation: $400 per month.
• OIM provides office space and technological equipment and a good working atmosphere.