(Offre en anglais) IOM Tunisia recrute un National Project Coordinator عودة إلى الفرص

Deadline extended (03 April 2017)

National Project Coordinator – IOM TUNIS: VA/TN2017-008

The UN agency for Migration – IOM Tunisia is looking for a National Project Coordinator according to the terms of reference stipulated below.

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Position Title: National Project Coordinator

Duty Station: Tunis, Tunisia

Classification: NOB

Type of Appointment: One Year Fixed Term (OYFT), with possibility of renewal

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 28 March 2017

Reference Code: TN 2017-008

Established in 1951, IOM, UN related agency, 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, Civil society and migrants.

Context:

Through this project funded by La Caixa Foundation and la Caisse des Dépots et Consignations; IOM aims at contributing to sustainable social transformation in Tunisia, by improving the quality of life of most vulnerable groups through socio-professional integration. Building upon the successful experience of La Caixa’s Foundation programme “Incorpora” in Spain, Poland and Morocco, the project will promote access to employment for people at risk of social exclusion. Collaboration with the Caisse des Dépots et Consignations in Tunis as partners of this initiative, will bring a key-support in reaching out to enterprises interested in participating in the project.

IOM will manage the project in Tunisia with the establishment of a partnership with at least 4 local NGOs already involved in assistance and protection of vulnerable youth, women/single mothers, and disable persons, with the aim of promoting and facilitating job matching through placement and training services in the private sector.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission, the incumbent will:

1. Manage the Incorpora initiative in Tunisia.

• Lead and coordinate a group of at least 4 Tunisian NGOs committed in the labor market integration of people at risk of social exclusion
• Lead, promote and take part in the development of the annual strategic plan of the group of NGOs to enhance labor market participation of people at risk of social exclusion
• Ensure compliance with the targets agreed with the Banking Foundation “la Caixa” and with la Caisse de Dépots et Consignations
• Monitor, evaluate and ensure the group of NGO’s compliance with the goals of the project
• Promote, direct and coordinate the prospecting campaigns for companies and business associations
• Monitor the prospecting visits made by the NGOs and the results of such visits

2. Coordinate the Incorpora Training Points (ITP) in the territory

• Update the Incorpora Group’s operational protocols
• Coordinate the analysis of the territory and the needs of companies, and plan the training courses
• Launch the required campaigns and the monitoring to ensure ITPs assist in increasing new recruitments in the Group

3. IOM’s contact person of the Incorpora Group with “la Caixa” Banking Foundation and la Caisse de Dépots et Consignations

• Develop and present the strategic plan created for Tunisia
• Write regular reports as per donor’s requirements and coordinate with RMU unit for all financial reporting

4. Represent the network and reach out to enterprises and business associations

• Develop and coordinate NGOs’ efforts to promote the program among companies and business associations
• Encourage the establishment of cooperation agreements with companies, business associations and relevant stakeholders, in compliance with the annual strategic plan developed by the group of NGOs
• Monitor and ensure support as needed of services delivered by companies
• Represent IOM at relevant seminars and meetings, as well as other events aimed at promoting IOM’s image and activities, as required
• Undertake duty travel related as required
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Chief of Mission.

Required Competencies:

Behavioral:

• Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
• Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
• Promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly;
• Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;
• Plans work, anticipates risks and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Displays mastery of subject matter;
• Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation;
• Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
• Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Technical:

• Effectively applies knowledge of migration issues within the organizational context;
• Maintains confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work;
• Delivers on set objectives in high-pressure situations;
• Effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners;
• Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives;
• Working experience with people at risk of social exclusion, and social entities;
• Working knowledge of Tunisian labor market law, Corporate Social Responsibility and outreach of business enterprises.