(offre en anglais ) The UN agency for Migration ( IOM ) is looking for a Senior Project Assistant – Migration Governance Retour vers les opportunités

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.

The IOM Migration Governance Framework (MiGoF) endorsed by IOM member states in 2015
and the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and regular Migration (GCM) adopted by the majority
of UN Member States in 2018 set sout the elements for facilitating orderly, safe, regular and
responsible migration and mobility of people through planned and well-managed migration
policies. This framework presents a set of principles and objectives which, if respected and
fulfilled, ensure that migration is humane, orderly, and benefits migrants and society.

In Tunisia, IOM supports the government in its efforts to manage migration in a sustainable
and humane manner, including through activities aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge
of national actors to protect vulnerable migrants, particularly children, technical advise to relevant partners to device migration policy, and through technical assistance to improve the structures to enhance the protection of vulnerable migrants.

Under the overall supervision of the IOM Tunisia Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of
the Project Manager, the successful candidate will support with the planning, implementation,
monitoring and reporting of related activities under IOM Tunisia projects.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be called to :

1.  Support with the planning and implementation of the US State Department Bureau of
   Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) funded “Addressing irregular migration
   flows and upholding human rights of migrants along the north-eastern African
   migration route and North Africa” -project, including its administrative and technical
   aspects, in compliance with IOM policies and standards, as well as donor requirements;
2.  Support with maintaining partnerships between IOM Tunisia and relevant Government
   entities, other UN agencies and civil society partners to ensure the successful planning
   and implementation of activities in support of Good Migration Governance;
3.  Support the planning and implementation of Migration Governance related capacity
   building activities such as workshops, trainings, technical assistance, and study tours for
   relevant Government and non-governmental partners to reinforce support their efforts
   in the thematic area;
4.  Support with developing and maintaining of project work plans to ensure timely
   implementation of project activities and achievement of project results;
5.  Support with the drafting of monthly, interim and final reports on project activities, in
   line with donor requirements and IOM standards and procedures, hence contributing to
   timely submission of such reports;
6.  Implement and monitor the communication and feedback mechanisms between the
   project, its partners and beneficiaries in the context of IOM Tunisia Migration
   Governance project portfolio, in view of ensuring that planned activities respond
   effectively to Government priorities;
7.  Support with the timely coordination of the financial aspects of the projects, including
   contracts with service providers, procurement of required items and ensuring the
   timely payment to all suppliers;
8. Support with the production of briefings, summaries, press releases, visibility materials
   and other relevant information materials on project activities, when required;
9. Support with the planning and implementation of other activities targeting government and NGO partners;
10.  Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required 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.

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 potential.

Empowering others & building trust
Creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.

Strategic thinking & vision
Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic
direction.