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Senior Project Assistant – Making Migration Work for Development
(Phase III)
The UN agency for Migration – IOM Tunisia is looking for a Senior Project Assistant (Making Migration work for Development)-G7 according to the terms of reference stipulated below.
Apply via SuccessFactor before 01/06/2023.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted
Position Title: Senior Project Assistant (Making Migration work for Development)
Duty Station: Tunis, Tunisia
Classification: G7
Type of Appointment: Short Term Graded(06 months with possibility of extension)
Estimated Start Date: ASAP
Reference Code: SVNTN2023-006
Organizational Context and Scope:
Under the direct supervision of IOM Tunisia’s Research, M&E, and Grants Officer, and in close coordination with the Programme Management Unit (PMU) the successful candidate will support the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programme activities at country level. In close contact with the programme partner agencies, the successful candidate
will also coordinate initiatives on a multi-stakeholder level, liaising with the UNCT and relevant national and sub-national entities to inform them of the programme’s activities, reach consensus and gain their support. They will provide support in the process of capturing and disseminating lessons learned and road maps for action and report back to the PMU on the progress being made with update and monitoring reports.
The coordination and articulation of the initiatives on a multi-stakeholder level, liaising with the relevant national and sub-national entities and UN agencies are considered critical to the alignment of national and sub-national initiatives as well as improved support and coordination between local and national governments in target countries. This is necessary for the
sustainability and improved development impact of the programme.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Summary of Key Functions:

Corporate Competencies:
• Support the planning implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programme activities at country level
• Facilitate coordination between partnerships with local/national/regional stakeholders;
• Support the documentation of good practices and policy recommendations
• Administrative, financial and logistical support
• Monitoring and Evaluation of progress of interventions
• Coordinate project reporting
1. Support the planning and implementation of programme activities at country level
• Coordinate the timely implementation of project’s workplan;
• Under the supervision of the Research, M&E, and Grants Officer, maintain a high-level
dialogue with national government counterparts to secure their commitment to the
programme intervention and its activities;
• In coordination with the PMU, formulate and implement a capacity building plan for
actors at local and national levels to support the good delivery of programme activities;
• Support the lead ministry(ies) in organizing regular sessions of the inter-ministerial body
dedicated to migration mainstreaming;
• Support programme counterparts to implement activities for progressing towards
vertical policy coherence on migration and development, linking local and national
levels of governance;
• Provide targeted support for rolling out programme activities at local level.
• Coordinate with UNDP regarding the mobilization of private sector
2. Facilitate coordination with stakeholders and between local/national/regional stakeholders to increase programme’s outreach
• Support the identification of activities led by resident agencies which could benefit frothe programme funding;
• Provide support in mapping, reaching out, mobilizing and creating synergies with
existing networks of local government authorities at national level;
• Strengthen strategic alliances of local and national governments with civil society
organization, universities, social entities, the private sector and other local stakeholders;
• Assure close contact, coordination, information exchange and reporting with local
delegations of the SDC or Swiss Embassies and identify and suggest synergies with other activities funded by the donor;
• Help strengthen all alliances with all key stakeholders at national and local levels to
increase programme impact, visibility and performance;
• Work with PMU in order to organize outreach activities vis-à-vis national, local authorities in the target countries and at global level.
3. Support the documentation of best experiences and policy recommendations
• In close liaison with the PMU, consolidate the results coming out of the monitoring of the funded initiatives in the target countries;
• Contribute to feed into the country pages of the M4D Net;
• Collect lessons learnt and good practices and provide support in the drafting of lessons learnt documents;
• Disseminate lessons learnt and good practices with Focal Points operating in other countries;
• In partnership with the PMU, plan and organize peer to peer knowledge exchange and study visits between target countries.
4. Administrative and logistical support
• Organize and coordinate meetings with partner agencies, national and local
governments, civil society organizations, social entities, universities and other relevant
actors and report on progress made and decision-making processes
• Provide meeting reports and disseminate ideas and conclusions to all stake-holders
• Coordinate project reporting, and ensure timely, accurate and relevant reporting is submitted to the PMU.
• Perform ther administrative tasks as needed
5. Monitoring and Evaluation of progress of interventions
• Implement a risk management framework to the monitoring and evaluation process
• Monitor correct budget expenditure of approved initiatives
• Support correct and timely implementation of initiatives that are coherent with objectives established

• Closely monitor initiatives in order to highlight and provide support in the implementation of any changes or adjustments necessary for the success of the initiatives in view of any unexpected obstacles or issues that may arise.
• Inform PMU of any and all changes, progress and incidents at all times
• File regular monitoring and evaluation reports to the PMU
• Any other tasks as requested by the Research, M&E, and Grants Officer and/or the Chief and Deputy of Mission.
Required Competencies:
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
• Inclusion and respect for diversity respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintain 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 actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains
complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the
ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their
leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their
best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
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• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and
communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.
Required Qualifications:
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Migration studies, Social Science,
Economics, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Migration, and Private Sector
Development)
Experience
• A minimum of five (5) years of post-qualification work experience on migration and
development, with Bachelors degree or higher, or 07 years with high school degree with
emphasis on policy, strategy and programme design and implementation.
• International experience as well as experience with an international development
organization or a reputable non-governmental organisation would be a distinct
advantage.
• Previous experience with IOM/UN a distinct advantage.
• Previous experience working on research, youth, migration, and
• Previous work experience with migration and development issues a strong advantage as
well as proven capability to produce knowledge and capacity development products.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (word, excel, outlook) and web-based
applications.
Skills
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating multi-stakeholder initiatives at local and
national level.
• Demonstrated experience in engaging the private sector
• Demonstrated capacity to strongly promote knowledge sharing and knowledge products
and systems;
• Experience in diaspora engagement an advantage.
Languages:
fluency in Fluency in French, Arabic,and English is required (oral and written).
Other:
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. Vaccination against COVID-19 is required. This will be verified as part of the
medical clearance process.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
• Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications received after the closing
date will not be accepted.
• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
• The list of accredited institutions can be found at https://www.whed.net/home.php
Posting period:
• From 18/05/2023 To 01/06/2023.