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Position Title : Project Manager

Duty Station : Tunis, Tunisia

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 19 December 2019

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading

UN agency 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.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states: Antigua and Barbuda; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Djibouti; El Salvador; Fiji; Gabon; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Libya; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Papua New Guinea; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:

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 out the elements for facilitating orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility of people through planned and well-managed migration policies. These frameworks present a set of principles and objectives which, if realized, ensure that migration is governed humanely, orderly, and benefits migrants and society.

IOM Tunisia works closely with its governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners in migration governance through its offices in Tunis, Zarzis and Sfax. This includes activities to increase the capacities of relevant stakeholders to strengthen their capacities in provision of services to migrants and host community, enhancing the access to voluntary return

to countries of origin to stranded migrants; and working with governmental and non-governmental partners in Tunisia to identify and provide solutions to a need for emergency shelter to migrants in distress, including migrants rescued at sea.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and in close coordination with the Project Manager for Counter Trafficking and Heads of Sub-Offices in Zarzis and Sfax, the successful candidate will oversee the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of activities in the area of Migrant Protection and Assistance.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Oversee the implementation of the European Union (EU)-IOM Joint Initiative for Migrant Protection and Reintegration in North Africa and the Netherlands funded Strengthening protection and assistance mechanisms to vulnerable and stranded migrants in and transiting through North Africa (PROTECT II)– project in Tunisia, including their financial, administrative, and technical aspects, in compliance with IOM policies and standards, as well as donor requirements.
2. Oversee the planning and implementation of activities relating to return and reintegration of stranded migrants from Tunisia to countries of origin.
3. Oversee the provision of protection and assistance services to vulnerable migrants approaching IOM or support, including victims of trafficking, migrants with health needs.
4. Oversee the operations of IOM supported emergency assistance to vulnerable migrants, including migrants rescued at sea in Tunisia, undertaking related field travel as required.
5. Ensure that key protection principles are operationalized in IOM assistance to vulnerable migrants, including but not limited to migrants rescued at sea and protection interventions targeting migrants approaching IOM offices for assistance and advise.
6. Ensure the timely establishment, review and renewal of agreements with relevant Government institutions, United Nations (UN) organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and actors in the private sector, particularly concerning activities related to emergency shelters.
7. Develop and maintain work plans, implementation strategies, and expenditure plans to ensure timely implementation of project activities and achievement of results.
8. Prepare monthly, interim and final project reports in line with donor requirements and IOM standards and procedures ensuring timely submission to the donor.
9. Contribute to the planning and implementation of capacity building activities targeting IOM partners in Tunisia, including trainings as well as provision of material and technical assistance, with a particular focus on activities relevant assistance to vulnerable migrants.
10. Work with relevant staff in the Country Office (CO) and IOM Regional Office in Cairo to ensure that project activities and achievements are well reflected in press briefing notes, newsletters, and reports.
11. Establish and maintain relations and collaboration with relevant Government entities, civil society organizations, UN organizations and other stakeholders to promote IOM’s mandate.
12. Represent IOM at relevant seminars and meetings as well as other events, undertaking duty travel as required.
13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Law, Social Sciences, Development, Management, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in developing and maintaining strong working relationships with governmental authorities, other national / international institutions and Non-Governmental Organisation (NGOs);

• Experience in project coordination and management;

• Experience with emergency / transit shelters for migrants is a distinct advantage.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.

For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic and/or Spanish is an advantage.

1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database

(https://whed.net/home.php).

Required 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: 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.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• 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.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• 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 and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.