Overview
The Head of Sub-Office (Zarzis) will be responsible and accountable for supporting the overall management and administration of the IOM Sub Office, as well as for coordinating the implementation of IOM programming.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide support to the Chief of Mission in managing Operational, Human Resources, Administrative, Financial and Supply Chain functions of the Sub-Office.
- Contribute to the management, recruitment, training and capacity building of Sub-Office’s staff and third-party contractors.
- Participate in meetings with Government Authorities, International Organizations, non-governmental organizations, voluntary agencies, as well as public media and Private Sector.
- Contribute to the maintaining, promoting and strengthening the working relationships with national, regional and local governmental authorities, international organizations and NGOs, and other stakeholders.
- Provide technical inputs to the design and development of new projects.
- Coordinate the adherence to the safety and security procedures for IOM staff, premises, and assets.
- Support the implementation and reporting of all programme activities in the Sub-Office.
- Provide regular updates to the Chief of Mission on the progress on programme implementation, achievements and donor liaison issues.
- Assess the key gaps and operational challenges, provide technical support for programme implementation.
- Contribute to establishing the visibility of IOM and the donors.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Experience
- Two years of relevant professional experience with a Master's degree; or, four years of relevant professional experience with a University degree.
- Experience in managing humanitarian, complex and post conflict emergencies at an international level.
- Experience in liaison with the government authorities, donors, national/international institutions and multi-stakeholders.
- Experience in project development and reporting.
- Experience in programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
- Experience working in the Region.
Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, Humanitarian Affairs, Law, International Relations, Disaster Risk Reduction/Disaster Risk Management, or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or, University degree in the above fields.
