Project Associate (Educational Pathways)-OIM عودة إلى الفرص

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.

As part of IOM’s broader mandate to promote safe, regular, and well-governed migration, the Regular Pathways subunit in Tunisia supports the development and implementation of mobility schemes that enable migrants to move through regular and skills-based channels. This includes both labour and educational mobility pathways, designed to respond to labour market needs while fostering human capital development and safeguarding migrant rights.

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission in Tunisia and the Migration and Development Head of Unit and the direct supervision of the Project Officer for Regular Pathways, the incumbent will support the implementation and reporting of activities under the Regular Pathways sub-unit, with a particular focus on educational pathways-related projects. The incumbent will also provide general support to the Migration and Development Unit.

The Project Assistant will undertake the following tasks:

• Support in the implementation and reporting of the Regular Pathways subunit.
• Assist the organization and participation in workshops, events, meetings with key local stakeholders (government, institutions, CSOs, private sector, etc.), including taking minutes and preparing brief notes or notes for the file.
• Support the organization of workshops, meetings, and events (seminars and training) and assist in the preparation of their reports;
• Support liaison with colleagues in other relevant Country Offices through inter-program coordination.
• Assist in reviewing project deliverables, visibility materials, and reports in compliance with IOM internal procedures as well as donor’s compliance.
• Support the monitoring of project progress and pro-actively suggest tools for tracking and reporting.
• Assist in coordinating with public and private institutions to implement related projects’ activities.
• Support the organization of technical and financial aspects related to the project progress, including contracts with service providers, procurement of required items, processing of payments, submission of reports and all related documentation, and follow-up on monitoring and reporting tools;
• Provide logistical support for the organization of field missions, meetings, workshops (travel, accommodation, catering, preparation of communication materials.
• Support the smooth daily running of logistical and administrative functions in a timely manner, following IOM’s regulations and procedures.
• Assist in drafting interim and final project reports in line with donor requirements and IOM standards and procedures, contributing to their timely submission.
• Maintain the confidentiality and integrity of all project-related information, especially data regarding applicants and selected beneficiaries.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in International Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related field, Relations, Sociology, Migration studies or other related field from an accredited academic institution and three (3) years of relevant professional experience; or
• High School diploma with five (5) years of relevant professional experience.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience and interest in migration and development field as well as international cooperation;
• Experience coordinating actions with other implementing partners;
• Experience liaising with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to support country office or regional objectives;
• Experience suppoting Labour Migration, Education and Migration and Development activities;

SKILLS

• Capacity to work effectively and harmoniously within people at different levels within and outside organization and with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.
• Highly motivated with dynamic personality and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to draft correspondence and communicate effectively.
• High level of computer literacy (MS Office Word, Excel and Outlook); experience in handling web-based management system.
• Ability to analyse and interpret source information and data; able to assist in documenting and improving business processes to support efficiency.
• Strong organizational and planning skills;
• Excellent time management skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in all three languages (Arabic, French, English);
• Attention to details and problem-solving skills;
• Capacity to work effectively and harmoniously within a team of colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.