Senior Programme Support Associate

About the role

IOM, a UN-related organization working on migration, is recruiting a Senior Programme Support Associate for IOM Tunisia. Reporting to the Programme Support Unit Coordinator under the Chief of Mission, the post provides technical support to project development and project cycle management, in line with IOM procedures, donor requirements and the Strategic Results Framework.

Key responsibilities

• Draft concept notes and project proposals and quality-assure project documentation, in coordination with the Country, Regional and Headquarters offices
• Follow up project development, review and endorsement processes with programme, resource management and regional/HQ functions
• Support project budget preparation and review, and track implementation progress against approved plans
• Process project revisions, modifications and extensions and maintain accurate project records
• Deliver capacity-building sessions on project development, donor requirements and compliance, and build guidance materials and templates
• Apply the Strategic Results Framework by reviewing results matrices and indicators, and maintain project records, due diligence and risk documentation
• Produce briefing materials, reports and visibility products for the Knowledge Management information base

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with four years of experience, or high school diploma with six years of experience
• Experience in project development, project cycle management, reporting, donor liaison and partnership support
• Experience preparing concept notes, proposals and briefing materials, and coordinating with donors, UN agencies and NGOs
• Experience with international humanitarian or NGO organizations in a multicultural setting is an advantage
• Fluency in French, English and Arabic, assessed during selection

Required skills

• Project cycle management, results-based management, risk management and compliance documentation
• Knowledge of donor programming and reporting requirements
• Use of PRIMA and the Strategic Results Framework
• Strong drafting, analytical and coordination skills