Position Title: Project Assistant – MOBITRE
Duty Station: Tunis, Tunisia
Classification: G5
Type of Appointment: One Year Fixed Term, with possibility of renewal
Estimated Start Date: April 2019
Reference Code: VATN/2019-015
Organizational Context and Scope:
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN organization in the field of migration 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.
Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission (CoM), and direct supervision of the project manager for the relevant operational unit within IOM Tunisia, the project assistant will support MOBI-TRE Project Manager in the implementation of MOBI-TRE activities, reporting and procurement.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- The successful candidate will be called to :
- Organize information sessions during the call for proposal;
- Assist in the coordination with public and private institutions to plan and implement training sessions and coaching activities;
- Coordinate steering committee and technical committee meetings and their follow up actions;
- Fulfill internal procurement and other administrative formalities including the draft/printing/sending of official letters and other relevant documents in order to provide support to MOBI-TRE Project activities;
- Coordinate with different departments in matters related to the project (admin/finance, logistics, IT… etc.) as required;
- Support reporting activities on the work being accomplished in the framework of the MOBI-TRE project in Tunis;
- Maintain and ensure the confidentiality and integrity of all related information on the MOBI-TRE Project, especially data regarding applicants and selected beneficiaries of MOBI-TRE;
- Assist in the recruitment and monitoring of service provider to ensure quality control and the respect of deadlines;
- Monitor project progress and pro-actively suggest tracking and reporting tools;
- Research, compile and present information on entrepreneurship programs in Tunisia and all news regarding entrepreneurship in Tunisia;
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.