(offre en anglais )The UN agency for Migration ( IOM ) is looking for a National Project Officer (for (Incorpora, CM Belgium and RDPP projects) عودة إلى الفرص

VACANCY NOTICE
IOM TUNISIA: VATN/2019-009

National Project Officer (Incorpora, CM Belgium & RDPP)

The UN agency for Migration – IOM Tunisia is looking for a National Project Officer (for
(Incorpora, CM Belgium and RDPP projects) according to the terms of reference stipulated
below.

Organizational Context and Scope:

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.

Employability projects:

I. “Incorpora” project:

Through this project, funded by la Caixa Foundation and la Caisse des Dépots et Consignations,
IOM aims at contributing to sustainable social transformation in Tunisia, by improving the
quality of life of most vulnerable groups through socio-professional integration. Building upon
the successful experience of La Caixa’s Foundation program “Incorpora” in Spain, Poland and
Morocco, the first phase of the project promoted access to employment for people at risk of
social exclusion. Partnerships with four Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) led to the
employment of 102 people and to 20 enterprises joining the project.
IOM will implement the second phase of the project in Tunisia in cooperation with an increased number of CSOs already involved in assistance and protection of vulnerable youth,
women/single mothers, and persons with disability. It will do so with the aim of promoting and
facilitating job matching through placement and training services in the private sector.

II. “Enhancing Tunisian Youth Employability through Vocational Apprenticeships and
professional Internship in Belgium and Tunisia”:

This circular Migration project will be implemented in three steps:

1. Creation of a network of companies (in both public and private sectors) in Tunisia and
   Belgium, and identification of apprenticeships/internships opportunities in the two countries;
2.  Provision of six-month internships in Belgium, based on the profile of the selected
   beneficiaries;
3.  Provision of five-month support to each beneficiary upon return to Tunisia for an on-the-job training, job placement, or start-up business.

III. Regional Development and Protection Programme North Africa – Development Pillar”
(RDPP NA DEV):

The project targets five countries (Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia). The first phase
of the project started in February 2016 and will end in 2019 while the second phase of the
project started in January 2019 and will end in 2021. RDPP NA DEV aims at strengthening the
resilience of migrants together with their host communities. The project seeks to shape public
opinion on migrants and to enhance integration via interventions that focus on social cohesion
and access to the labour market.
The successful applicant will work under the direct supervision of the Senior Project Manager
in Tunisia, with the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission of IOM Tunisia, and in close
coordination with the IOM Country Office in Belgium.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

The successful applicant will:

I. Incorpora Project

1. Manage the Incorpora initiative in Tunisia:

•  Coordinate a group of at least 8 Tunisian CSOs that are committed to the integration of
  people at risk of social exclusion in the labor market;
• Take part in the development of the annual strategic plan of the group of CSOs to
  enhance labor market participation of people at risk of social exclusion;
•  Monitor compliance with the targets that IOM, « la Caixa » Foundation and la Caisse de
  Dépots et Consignations agreed upon;
•  Monitor the group of CSOs comply with the goals of the project;
•  Promote, direct and coordinate the prospective campaigns for companies and business
  associations;
• Monitor prospective visits made by CSOs, and the results thereof.

2. Coordinate the Incorpora Training Points (ITP) in the territory:

•  Update the Incorpora Group’s operational protocols;
• Coordinate the analysis of the territory and the needs of companies, and plan the
  training courses;
•  Launch the required campaigns and monitor ITPs to ensure they assist in increasing new
  recruitments in the Group.

3. IOM’s contact person of the Incorpora Group with “la Caixa” Banking Foundation and la
Caisse de Dépots et Consignations:

•  Develop and present the strategic plan created for Tunisia;
• Write regular reports as per donor’s requirements and coordinate all financial reporting
  with RMU unit.

4. Represent the network and reach out to enterprises and business associations

• Plan and coordinate CSOs efforts to promote the program among companies and
  business associations;
•  Encourage the signature of cooperation agreements with companies, business
  associations and relevant stakeholders, in compliance with the annual strategic plan
  developed by the group of CSO;
•  Monitor and ensure support as needed of services delivered by companies;
•  Participate in relevant seminars and meetings, as well as other events aimed at
  promoting IOM’s image and activities, as required;
•  Undertake duty travel as required.

II. “Enhancing Tunisian Youth Employability through Vocational Apprenticeships and professional Internship I Belgium and Tunisia”

In coordination with IOM Belgium, the successful applicant will have the following duties and
responsibilities:

•  Create and maintain a network of companies (in both the public and private sector) in
  Tunisia and Belgium and identify apprenticeships/internships opportunities in the two
  countries;
• In order to identify beneficiaries, develop selection criteria and participate in the
  research and analysis of relevant educational institutions in Tunisia in coordination with
  national partners in the country;
•  Undertake the necessary research to identify relevant companies and organization in
  Tunisia with the aim to sign apprenticeship/internship agreements;
• Assist in linking internship vacancies to beneficiaries, based on their educational profiles
  and ensure smooth selection of the best candidates;
•  Support each beneficiary upon return to Tunisia for on-the-job training, a job
  placement or start-up business depending on their profile;
• Liaise with Tunisian governmental institutions and universities, academic institutions,
  technical institutes, public and private sector companies in Tunisia;
• Assist in the preparation of visits and meetings with relevant stakeholders within the

project, in Belgium and Tunisia;

• Prepare all relevant background information for meetings with stakeholders;
•  Assist in the design of visibility material in French, Dutch and Arabic; and provide overall
  support in communication activities developed within the above-mentioned project in
  coordination with the PI unit of IOM Tunis and Brussels (in particular draft public
  information documents, website articles, newsletter items, news digests, press releases
  on the project);
• Draft meetings’ minutes, routine correspondence, infosheets, success stories, project
  reports, memoranda as well as project documents and forms related to IOM
  operational and administrative matters;
• Support the Senior Project Manager and the Project Development Officer in developing
  new projects proposals, and liaise with the Tunisian government, donors and other
  stakeholders in the fields of labor migration, and migration and development.

III. Regional Development and Protection Programme North Africa – Development Pillar”(RDPP NA DEV)

The successful applicant will support the Senior Project Manager in migrants’ employment in
Tunisia. In particular the National Project Officer will support dissemination of project’s goals
and results with national and local authorities as well as the private sector. The incumbent will
also support job matching of migrants via engagement with the authorities and the employers.

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.