Project Coordinator - LMI

Job Description

Through the promotion of international dialogue and the development of partnerships with institutions, authorities and the private sector, the Migration, Development and Governance (MDG) Unit implements projects related to the integration of migration into national and local development policies, the employability of migrants, the strengthening of human capital through labor migration programs, the engagement of the diaspora with the country of origin, the migration environment and the link with climate change. In addition, the Unit has produced data and research focused on policies related to the migration context in Morocco.

The start of new projects in the field of labor mobility and student marks a new phase for IOM Morocco: "Towards a holistic approach to the governance of labor migration and mobility in Africa du Nord (THAMM) +” with the general objective of improving migration and legal mobility; and “Y-MED” facilitating the mobility of Moroccan students and trainees to Spain and Italy.

Within the framework of the European Union (EU) funded “Towards a Holistic Approach to Labour Migration Governance and Labour Mobility (THAMM) In Italy and North Africa”,(THAMM+) that aims to facilitate the mobility of the newly skilled and trained workforce between targeted North African countries and Italy to meet labour market shortages jointly identified by Moroccan and Tunisian authorities, and the Italian regions (for Mobility Scheme with Morocco).

The THAMM+ programme builds on and complements the regional action “Towards a Holistic Approach to Labour Migration Governance and Labour Mobility in North Africa” (THAMM) phase I and II funded by the EU Trust Fund for Africa and phase III funded by NDICI-GE. It will build on lessons learned from the past and on-going actions and be coordinated with other actors present on the ground, such as ILO, GIZ, OFII, ENABEL. The “THAMM+” also builds on other actions facilitating skills-based migration including between North African countries and Italy. It will contribute to improving the governance of labour migration and the protection of migrant workers in the North of Africa by supporting the development and implementation of coherent and comprehensive policy frameworks guided by relevant human rights and labour standards and based on reliable data and evidence, which are essential for fair and effective labour migration governance and decent work. In addition, it will contribute to preparing, setting up and implement Skills Mobility Partnerships (IOM Model) in jointly identified sectors (Construction for Tunisia and Mechatronics for Morocco) in an effort to operationalize the EU Talent Partnerships between Italy and Morocco and Tunisia. The programme will be implementing in Italy, Morocco and Tunisia.

Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Programmes and the direct supervision of the Programme Officer - Migration, Development and Governance (MDG), the successful candidate will be responsible for the  coordination and implementation of the mission’s LMI portfolio (mainly THAMM+ and Y-MED). The work of the Project Coordinator will be as follows:

1. Independently lead and coordinate the implementation of the project; monitor implementation of the activities to ensure work is proceeding according to established plans; analyse implementation difficulties and make recommendations for adjusting implementation modalities and work plans to best reflect changing environment on the field. 
2. Regularly research, follow-up, compile, analyse and present information/data on national, regional and international developments, reports, legislation and other relevant documentation, highlighting noteworthy issues for the consideration of appropriate parties.
3. Monitor budget expenditures; verify availability of funds and maintain a proper record of approved project budgets and their revisions.
4. Coordinate and monitor the financial, administrative and technical aspects of the project in line with IOM policies and donor requirements.
5. Plan, coordinate and conduct capacity building workshops for relevant internal and external parties. 
6. Participate in meetings and conferences; maintain effective liaison and coordination with local authorities, partners, United Nation agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, donors and other stakeholders relevant to the project. 
7. Coordinate the preparation of correspondence, briefing notes, presentations, narrative and financial reports; ensure status reports are prepared and submitted in a timely manner. 
8. Identify and document good practices and lessons learned; contribute to the development of Standard Operations Procedures (SOP), policies and concept papers and support the development of new projects.
9. Supervise and provide guidance and training to reporting staff. 
10. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• School diploma with seven years of relevant experience; or,
• Bachelor’s degree in political or social sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience.

Experience:

• Experience in the implementation of labor mobility projects; 
• Experience in private sector engagement ;
• Experience in liaising with government authorities and other national/international institutions;
• Experience with UN and International Agencies, international or local NGOs preferred;
• A relevant professional experience, preferably in relation with labour migration issues including experience working with officials of ministries of labour, education, TVET, social partners and migration institutions and associations. 
• Experience managing EU financed projects and implementing IOM projects would be an advantage.

Skills:

• Knowledge in migration, skills mobility, labour migration in North Africa and Europe 
• Sound writing, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with development partners, government counterparts, UN agencies, local authorities, and other relevant stakeholders.

Languages:

• Required : Fluency in English and French (oral and written).
• Desirable : Working knowledge of Arabic.

Required Skills

• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships with development partners, government counterparts, UN agencies, local authorities, and other relevant stakeholders
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with minimum supervision
• Knowledge in migration, skills mobility, labour migration in North Africa and Europe
• Sound writing, communication, and negotiation skills

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