Position Title: National Project Officer
Duty Station: Tunis, Tunisia
Classification: NOA
Type of Appointment: Special Short Term contract; 6 months, with the possibility of extension.
Estimated Start Date: November 2016
Closing Date: 11 November 2016
Reference Code: VA-TN 2016-017
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.
Context
Under the supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), in collaboration with program managers of relevant operational units within IOM Tunisia, the National Project Officer will be responsible for overseeing implementation of Migrant Resource and Response Mechanism Project’s activities in Tunisia.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
In particular he/she will:
- Assist in planning, monitoring and overseeing the efficient and effective implementation of MRRM Project in Tunis, including, undertaking such duties as: promote the development of networking activities with local partners in Tunis in the field of protection of migrants; organize and deliver training workshops addressed to local NGOs on issues related to assistance to vulnerable migrants, especially unaccompanied migrant children; contribute to the planning and development of cultural, educational, social and psychosocial activities addressed to migrants, in coordination with local NGOs; and provide Assistance to Voluntary Return and Reintegration support to vulnerable migrants, including conducting interviews, counseling support and delivery of information on migrants’ rights in Tunisia;
- Plan, coordinate and conduct training workshops in research and assessment work, aiming to improve collection/analysis of data on migrants trends and profiles, in Tunisia;
- Support and oversee the adjudication of migrants’ case files;
- Participate in the development, draft, and edition of new project proposals and initiatives in the migration area in Tunisia;
- Ensure accurate observance of administrative rules, regulations and procedures within the framework of the MRRM project and in line with IOM guidelines;
- Prepare and coordinate purchase requests, payments requests as received from the field, coordinate extensively with the relevant units to get the needed approvals and maintain records within the framework of the project;
- Coordinate and monitor internal procurement and other administrative formalities in order to facilitate the efficient implementation of MRRM Project activities;
- Coordinate with different departments in matters related to the project (Adm/finance, logistics, IT… etc.) as required;
- Produce regular quantitative and qualitative reports to the MRRM Project Manager and other supervisors and/or team members, on the work being accomplished in the framework of the MRRM project in Tunis;
- Support with the elaboration of the quarterly narrative reports and final narrative report to the donor, in coordination with the MRRM Project Manager;
- Maintain regular relations and communication on projects issues with national migration related agencies and instructions, international organizations, NGOs and other project partners;
- Provide guidance and training to other staff;
- Maintain and ensure the confidentiality and integrity of all related information on the MRRM Project, especially data of IOM beneficiaries, in line with IOM Data Protection Principles;
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.