(Offre en anglais) L’Organisation International des Migrations recrute un(e) “Project Manager” Retour vers les opportunités

Position Title : Project Manager
Duty Station : Tunis, Tunisia
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3
Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 20 May 2018

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency 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.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:

• Internal candidates
• Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Congo, Cabo Verde, Czech Republic, Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission, and in close coordination with the Regional Office for the MENA Region, and relevant Headquarters (HQs) departments, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the 3-year Italian funded project supporting the mobilization of Tunisian diaspora for the sustainable development of the South-Eastern and North-Western regions of the country (MOBI-TRE).

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

•  Manage the overall project’s implementation in a timely manner, overseeing its financial, administrative and technical aspects, in line with IOM’s policies and procedures, as well as donor requirements.
• Ensure monitoring of project progress, specifically aimed at increasing effectiveness, and take appropriate action.
• Develop and maintain implementation strategies, work and expenditure plans to ensure timely implementation and achievements of programme outputs and objectives.
• Supervise all staff assigned to the project, as well as consultants recruited to support and/or undertake specific activities.
• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with Government entities, diaspora associations, implementing partners, UN agencies and other stakeholders in the project’s target regions.
• Prepare progress and other reports and ensure proper information exchange on all operational aspects of the project between IOM, the project’s donors and other stakeholders.
• Act as IOM national focal point for diaspora related initiatives and manage associated projects, upon request, as well as support regional and global efforts to systematize diaspora outreach activities and mechanisms.
• Identify new project possibilities in the country on migration and development and entrepreneurship, in relation to expressed governmental needs, donors’ priorities and in line with IOM’s mandate and strategy.
• Represent IOM at relevant seminars and meetings, as well as other events aimed at promoting IOM’s image and activities.
• Undertake site visits and duty travel as required relating to project coordination, liaison with counterparts, problem solving, and adaptation of activities to the different operational contexts as required.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Posting period:

From 07.05.2018 to 20.05.2018