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

SPECIAL VACANCY NOTICE

(OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES-NATIONALS ONLY)

Deadline extended (14 May 2017)

Position Title: National Project Officer (MH)

Duty Station: Tunis, Tunisia

Classification: NOA

Type of Appointment: Special Short Term contract; 6 months, with the possibility of extension.

Estimated Start Date: May 2017

Closing Date: 26 April 2017

Reference Code: VA-TN 2017-012

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 overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), direct supervision of the Program Manager and in close collaboration with program managers of relevant operational units within IOM Tunisia, and MHD in Cairo and Geneva/Headquarters, the National Project Officer will assist in The promotion, coordination, oversight, development and implementation of IOM migration & health activities in Tunisia, in programme areas of MHD: Health Promotion and Health Assistance for vulnerable migrants.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

In particular he/she will:

1. Suggest ways to integrate health within other IOM programmes where relevant, such as protection of migrants and counter-trafficking programmes, emergency preparedness, Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) and resettlement programmes;
2. Assist in the development of a strategic plan for migration & health programming focusing on migrants health needs;
3. Works effectively with Ministry of Health at central level, relevant UN agencies, NGO and government focal points for Health issues, HIV/AIDS, sexual and reproductive health and WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene), in order to secure the inclusion of migration & health as a specific concern at all relevant levels;
4. In coordination with the supervisor, participate in relevant clusters and working groups related to health, HIV/AIDS and WASH.
5. Assist in strengthening the capacity of IOM implementing partners in the field of health including WASH to ensure that gaps in migration & health initiatives are addressed;
6. Collect, compile and analyze data on health issues in Tunisia from IOM programme areas and undertake health situation and trends assessment of important health problems, and identify needs in targeted areas;
7. Ensure that all relevant data on health issues gathered through IOM projects’ activities in collaboration with partners are consolidated, analyzed and/or published as necessary;
8. Contribute and/or provide periodic reports and technical updates on all migration & health activities, achievements, constraints, as well as strategic needs for IOM Tunisia;
9. Document/disseminate effective practice materials in close collaboration with the IOM Tunisia Mission, Regional Migration Health Unit and MHD Geneva as appropriate;
10. Coordinate the implementation and monitoring mechanisms related to the medical assistance provided by IOM and reference / orientation of vulnerable cases in the Project, both in the Greater Tunis and in the southern region of Tunisia, in synergy with all relevant national partners and civil society;
11. Provide support to the implementation of IOM Tunisia activities linked to health, including research, education and training on health and migration;
12. Attend conferences and seminars on health and migration;
13. Produce written articles/reports and outputs for IOM, external partners and stakeholders, as required;
14. Attend meetings of the Thematic Group on Social Protection of the UNDAF Health component, and act as focal point for monitoring the JUNTA;
15. Participate in the development of new proposals for health-related projects for IOM Tunisia;
16. Ensure discretion and confidentiality regarding the personal data of all Project’s beneficiaries, in line with IOM Data Protection Principles.

Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioural:

• Accepts and gives constructive criticism.
• Follows all relevant procedures, processes, and policies,
• Meets deadline, cost, and quality requirements for outputs
• Monitors own work to correct errors
• Takes responsibility for meeting commitments and for any shortcomings
• Masters subject matter related to responsibilities
• Identifies issues, opportunities, and risks central to responsibilities
• Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation.

Technical and Performance Management : 

• Provides constructive feedback to colleagues
• Identifies ways for their staff to develop their abilities and careers
• Provides fair, accurate, timely, and constructive staff evaluations
• Uses staff evaluations appropriately in recruitment and other relevant HR procedures
• Holds directly reporting managers accountable for providing fair, accurate, and constructive staff evaluations
• Learns about developments in available technology
• Proactively identifies and advocates for cost-efficient technology solutions
• Understands applicability and limitation of technology and seeks to apply it to appropriate work.