Under the general direction of the Chief of Mission, the overall supervision of the Head of Programmes and the direct and technical supervision of Research, Grants, Monitoring & Eval Officer the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the implementation and continuous development of the Climate, 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.
- Support the implementation and reporting of the project.
- Under the coordination and technical guidance of the supervisor, contribute to the development of a Migration, Environment, and Climate Change (MECC) portfolio for IOM Tunisia.
- Monitor project progress and pro-actively suggest tracking and reporting tools.
- Under the coordination and technical guidance of the supervisor, support the development of a national action plan on migration, environment, and climate change in the framework of the Kampala Declaration on Climate Change and Human Mobility.
- Support the collaboration with Government officials and key stakeholders ย to integrate human mobility into the formulation process of the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) to climate change by assisting with administrative processes
- Support capacity-building programs on migration, environment, and climate change (MECC) for relevant ministries, departments, and agencies.
- Support the implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration (GCM) and relevant frameworks in the context of climate change and environmental degradation.
- Contribute to better migration management based on evidence and data and to the reduction of irregular migration risks and displacement in the context of disasters, climate change, and environmental degradation.
- Support the strengthening of comparable and reliable data and improve its use for policy, decision-making, and programming.
- Assist in the organization of administrative activities related to the project progress including contracts with service providers, procurement of required items, processing of payments, submission of reports and all related documentation, and follow-up on monitoring and reporting tools.
- Provide logistical support for the organization of field missions, meetings, workshops (travel, accommodation, catering, preparation of communication materials.
- Perform other related duties as may be assigned.ย
EDUCATION
- Bachelorโs 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[NC1]ย .
EXPERIENCE
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- Familiarity with climate change and environmental degradation programming and/or analysis is required.
- Experience in liaising ย with donors and government authorities and/or other national/international institutions, such as research institutions and local and international NGOs is desiredย
- Experience in climate change adaptation and mitigation measures is desired.ย
- Experience in capacity building of local organizations and/or grant management is an asset.ย
- Familiarity with climate mobility policy and programming is an asset.ย
- Prior work experience in an international organization and/or non-governmental organizations (NGO) is an advantage.
SKILLS
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- 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 web-based management system.
- Ability to analyse and interpret source information and data.ย
- 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.
Languagesย
REQUIRED
For all applicants, fluency in oral and written English and French and fluency in oral Arabic are required.
Competencies
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
VALUES -ย All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:
ยInclusion and respect for diversity:ย Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
Integrity and transparency:ย Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
Professionalism:ย Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Courage:ย Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
Empathy:ย Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
ยCORE COMPETENCIESย -ย Behavioural indicators โย Level 2
ยTeamwork:ย Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
Delivering results:ย 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:ย Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
Accountability:ย Takes ownership for achieving the Organizationโs priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
Communication:ย Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
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