Senior Project Associate (MECC)

Under the general direction of the Chief of Mission, the overall supervision of the Head of Programmes and the Head of Migration & Development Unit, and the direct supervision of the National Program Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the implementation and continuous development of the Migration, Environment, and Climate Change portfolio of IOM Tunisia, as part of the "climate change and migration data" Danish programme that aims to contribute to improved evidence-based migration management and reduced risk of irregular migration and displacement occurring, in the context of disasters, climate change and environmental degradation in countries of origin, transit and destination along key migration corridors in North, East, and West Africa.

EDUCATION

- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Environmental Studies, Migration Studies, Climate Change, International relations, Public Policy, Social Sciences, or related disciplines from an accredited institution with a minimum of 4 years of professional experience ; or
- High School diploma with a minimum six years of relevant professional experience.

EXPERIENCE

- Familiarity with climate change and environmental degradation programming and/or analysis is required.
- Experience in liaising with donors and government authorities and/or other national/international institutions, such as research institutions and local and international NGOs is desired.
- Experience in climate change adaptation and mitigation measures is desired.
- Experience in capacity building of local organizations and/or grant management is an asset.
- Familiarity with climate mobility policy and programming is an asset.
- Prior work experience in an international organization and/or non-governmental organizations (NGO) is an advantage.

SKILLS

- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to draft correspondence and communicate effectively.
- Ability to analyse and interpret climate mobility related concerns in the Tunisian context is desired.
- High level of computer literacy (MS Office Word, Excel and Outlook); experience in handling webbased management system.
- Ability to analyse and interpret source information and data.
- Capacity to work effectively and harmoniously within people at different levels within and outside organization.
- Candidate should be highly motivated with dynamic personality and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Attention to details and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent time management skills.

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 Arabic, French and English is required (oral and written).

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.

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[1] Competencies and respective levels should be drawn from the Competency Framework of the Organization.