Project Assistant (Sfax) – IOM TUNISIA: عودة إلى الفرص

Position Title: Project Assistant
Duty Station: Sfax, Tunisia
Classification: G5
Type of Appointment: One Year Fixed Term, with possibility of renewal
Estimated Start Date: ASAP
Reference Code: VATN2019-036

Organizational Context and Scope:

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations. Dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all, IOM provides services and advice to governments and migrants. As the leading UN organization in the field of migration, IOM works closely with its governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners on capacity building and advocacy for policy and legislative practices to ensure the protection of migrants.

IOM Tunisia works closely with its governmental and non-governmental partners to provide assistance to vulnerable migrants in Tunisia, including Victims of Trafficking, migrants with Health needs and unaccompanied migrant children, and to identify a short, medium and long-term solutions for every migrant assisted. IOM also works closely with its institutional and non-governmental partners to provide emergency assistance to vulnerable migrants, including migrants rescued at sea.

Under the direct supervision of the Project Officer, in close coordination with relevant colleagues in Tunis, and under the overall supervision of the Head of Mission, the candidate will support with the implementation and monitoring of protection activities in the framework of projects implemented by IOM Tunisia in the region of Sfax.

More particularly, the successful candidate will assume the functions and the following responsibilities:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will assume the functions and the following responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning and implementation of activities in IOM protection and outreach project portfolio, including financial, administrative, and technical aspects of related activities, in compliance with IOM policies and standards, as well as donor requirements;
• Support with the organization and delivery of training workshops addressed to stakeholders on issues related to assistance to vulnerable migrants;
• Support with the maintaining and updating of referral mechanisms for migrants in the Sfax region and organizing regular coordination meetings bringing together key partners operating in the field of migrant protection and assistance;
• Support with the development and implementation of outreach activities targeting migrants in Tunisia, including cultural, educational, social and psychosocial activities, among others;
• Identify and assess the needs of vulnerable migrants, including migrants approaching IOM office in Sfax directly for support, migrants assisted by IOM in the context of Rescue at Sea Operations as well as beneficiaries of IOM supported shelters, in close coordination with IOM Tunisia Migrant Protection and Assistance team;
• Refer eligible beneficiaries, including unaccompanied migrant children, victims of trafficking, medical cases, and other vulnerable migrants, to the appropriate structures in place as per the needs identified and ensure appropriate follow-up;
• In close collaboration with the Assisted Voluntary Return team, ensure the smooth coordination of departures of vulnerable migrants, as well as additional return and reception arrangements for persons with special needs;
• Follow-up on the assistance provided to vulnerable migrants, in particular minors, unaccompanied minors, women and families, elderly and / or disabled persons, asylum seekers, victims of trafficking and smuggled migrants, including facilitating the re-establishment of family ties, ensuring coverage of specific needs, and ensuring safety;
• Support the process of case management to identify the short, medium and long-term solutions for every migrant assisted;
• Compile case reports and maintain case files for each beneficiary assisted and prepare statistical reports and analysis as requested, while adhering to IOM data protection standards;
• Draft reports and briefings on the status of Protection activities;
• On behalf of the Head of Sub-Office, participate in meetings, fora and other, particularly in the field of protection;
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Competencies:

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following competencies:

Inclusion & respect for diversity:

• Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences.
• Encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

Integrity & transparency:

• Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

Professionalism:

• Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Teamwork:

• Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

Delivering results:

• Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner.
• Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

Managing and sharing knowledge:

• Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

Accountability:

• Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.

Communication:

• Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication.
• Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Posting period:

From 24.12.2019 to 07.01.2020