Consultant- Dispora and COVID 19 relief and recovery-OIM عودة إلى الفرص

Position Title: Consultant 

Duty Station: Tunis, Tunisia 

Classification: Consultant 

Duration of Consultancy: February until August 2022 (with a possibility of extension) Estimated Start Date: ASAP 

Reference Code: TN2022-015 

Organizational Context and Scope: 

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration  and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM  is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by  providing services and advice to governments and migrants. 

Project Context and Scope: IOM Washington in cooperation with IOM Tunisia is implementing  a project titled “Supporting COVID-19 response and relief at the country level through  disbursement and facilitation of subgrants for selected diaspora organizations” funded by the  U.S. Bureau for Humanitarian Affairs (BHA). The main objective of the project is to Enhance  COVID-19 response and recovery efforts by supporting diaspora interventions in their countries  of origin through sub-grants, capacity building and overall support. 

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing: Migration and  Development Unit (M&D).

Core Functions / Responsibilities: 

More particularly, the successful candidate will assume the functions and the following  responsibilities: 

1. Coordinate the planning and implementation of the project in Tunisia, including its  financial, administrative, and technical aspects, in compliance with IOM policies and  standards, as well as donor requirements;  
2. Coordinate the planning and implementation of capacity building and other project  related activities in Tunisia, such as project launch, workshops, conferences and  meetings;  
3. Develop the workplan, implementation strategies, and expenditure plans to ensure  timely implementation and achievements of project activities and results;  4. Develop the M&E activity plan while conduct monitoring visits to field locations ;  5. In coordination with the IOM Tunisia Resources Management Unit (RMU) oversee  the procurement of required items and follow up on the timely payment to all  suppliers,  
4. Draft monthly, interim and final project reports in line with donor requirements and  IOM standards and procedures ensuring timely submission to the donor;  
5. Facilitate the meeting of the communications objectives of the project, specifically  the sharing of factual and up-to-date information with IOM Washington, key  stakeholders, including project partners in Tunisia and diaspora organizations,  project beneficiaries and the donor through effective communication tools;  
6. Maintain an accurate information collection system to ensure a close and systematic  monitoring of the Project activities and its implementation status;  
7. Collect information on the results of the Project to make them visible in the  Project´s communication materials such as bulletins and Web page;  
8. Support the organization of workshops, meetings and events (seminars and training)  program and the preparation of their reports; 
9. Maintain and ensure the confidentiality and integrity of all related information on  the Project, especially data regarding applicants and selected candidates of the  project; 
10. Perform other tasks assigned by the supervisor. 

Required Competencies: 

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies: 

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values: • Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible. 

• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner  consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct. • Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and  committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges. 

Core Competencies  

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units  to achieve shared goals and optimize results. 
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and  timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes. • Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate. 
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work. 
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication;  explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way. 

Education, Experience and/or skills required 

• High School Diploma with 4 years of relevant experience or; 
• Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development  Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited  academic institution, with three years of relevant professional experience. 
• Prior work experience in an international organization and/or non-governmental  organizations (NGO) is a plus; 
• High level of computer literacy (MS Office Word, Excel and Outlook); experience in  handling web-based management system;  
• Strong analytical thinking, organizational, and communication skills; 
• Excellent writing, editing and reporting skills. 
• Two years of relevant experience in Monitoring and Evaluation, with a preference for  migration-related projects, is a distinct advantage;  
• Experience with diaspora associations and civili society organisations an advantsage • Experience in M&E with projects funded by the USAID is a distinct advantage;  • Knowledge and experience and interest in Entrepreneurship and international  cooperation is an advantage; 
• Delivers on set objectives in high–pressure situations; 
• Effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners;  
• Capacity to work effectively and harmoniously within people at different levels within  and outside organization and with colleagues from varied cultures and professional  backgrounds; 
• Ability to communicate effectively with different stakeholders and to identify business  needs; 
• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with relevant  Government counterparts such as local authorities, non-governmental organizations, the private sector as well as the community;

• Highly motivated with dynamic personality and the ability to work under pressure to  meet deadlines  
• Ability to effectively coordinate actions with implementing partners. 

Languages 

Essessential: 

• Fluency in French and English. 

Desirable: 

• Fluency in Arabic. 

Other: 

• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for  appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security  clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle  be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as  part of the medical clearance process. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION : 

• Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted. 
• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding  confirmation. 
• The list of accredited instutions can be found at https://www.whed.net/home.php