Project Associate

Job Description

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Protection Coordinator in Tunis and direct supervision of the Senior Programme Assistant; and, in collaboration with relevant units within the mission

Responsibilities

· Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities.

· Act as focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation, involving extensive liaison with diverse organizational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions, etc…

· Contribute to updating and monitoring the project work plan to facilitate timely implementation and achievements of programme activities and results.

· Provide support to monitoring efforts for the Mission by applying information collection methods and maintaining adequate documentation and records of project activities, data and reports.

· Support with maintaining and updating IOM database in the area of migration and Direct Assistance, through ensuring that all assistance to beneficiaries were recorded on the IOM Migrant Management & Operational System (Mimosa).

· Retrieve, compile, summarize, analyse, and present information/data on specific project topics.

· Compile and coordinate inputs for information requests from Headquarters, the Regional Office, other IOM missions and external partners, such as donors, government, partner agencies, and implementing partners.

· Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution in Political or Social Science, Business Administration, International Relations and/ or Law with minimum three years of relevant professional experience,  or
• High School Degree in the above fields with minimum five years of relevant professional experience.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in Information Management, data collection; support and coordination of information flows, data management including collecting, storing, processing, and analysing data to generate information products.
• Experience with handling confidential data
• Experience in writing and editing information materials and reports are an advantage

SKILLS

• Demonstrated expertise in coordinating teams
• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent people and communication skills and demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and partners
• General knowledge of MS (ex. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Team, etc.)
• Digital literacy and demonstrated knowledge of information technology in Adobe Creative Cloud: InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop is an advantage
• Knowledge of Power BI, Power builder is an advantage.

 

SECTION 5

Languages 

REQUIRED

External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish).

For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

DESIRABLE

Working knowledge of French and Arabic.

 

SECTION 6

Competencies[1]

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

VALUES - All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

 

Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.

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.

Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.

Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

 

CORE COMPETENCIES - Behavioural indicators –  Level 1

 

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.

 

Required Skills

Job info

Contract Type: Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)
Vacancy Type: Vacancy Notice
Recruiting Type: General Service
Grade: G-5