Regular Pathways Programme Assistant

Volunteering Admin Communications & PR Programme & Policy

Overview

Support the implementation of IOM Tunisia’s Regular Pathways.

You have:

• Experience of maximum one (01) year.
• Fluency in written and oral communication in French and working knowledge of English.

Contract

This is a UNV National Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Youth contracts.

This volunteer assignment is supported by the Swiss Embassy in Tunisia as part of an initiative in partnership with the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program to enhance youth inclusion, with a focus on the inclusion of young people with disabilities (2024-2026). Therefore, applications from young people with disabilities who meet the required qualifications are strongly encouraged.

The UN Volunteer will support the implementation of IOM Tunisia’s Regular Pathways and Labour Mobility portfolio, which focuses on enhancing opportunities for safe, legal, and development-oriented migration between Tunisia and partner countries. Working under the supervision of the Project Manager, Project Officer and National Officer the UN Volunteer will support key coordination, communication, and administrative functions across activities. This assignment provides young professionals with the opportunity to contribute to impactful migration programming and build practical skills in a multicultural environment.

Under the direct supervision of Virginia Negro, Project Officer on Regular Pathways, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Support the coordination and follow-up of internal administrative procedures, including payment requests, travel documentation, and project-related correspondence. • Assist in the organization of events, workshops, and coordination meetings with local partners: draft invitations, coordinate logistics and schedules, and follow up on action points. • Maintain and update stakeholder contact lists and project databases. • Support in the preparation, drafting, and design of communication materials such as reports, briefing notes, infographics, and social media content. • Contribute to monitoring and documenting project activities through systematic filing (hard and soft copies) and data management. • Assist in translating documents between Arabic, French, and English, as needed. • Verify invoices and supporting documents, ensuring services or goods were delivered before initiating payment processes. • Participate in selected internal and external meetings; assist in preparing background notes and drafting minutes. • Ensure confidentiality and data protection, particularly in managing sensitive information related to beneficiaries or implementing partners. • Actively contribute ideas on how volunteerism can support programme acceleration and community engagement. • Perform other related tasks that contribute to the overall effectiveness of the mission and the visibility of volunteer engagement.

☒ Accountability ☐ Adaptability and Flexibility ☐ Building Trust ☐ Client Orientation ☒ Commitment and Motivation ☒ Commitment to Continuous Learning ☒ Communication ☐ Creativity ☒ Empowering Others ☒ Ethics and Values ☒ Integrity ☒ Judgement and Decision-making ☒ Knowledge Sharing ☐ Leadership ☐ Managing Performance ☐ Planning and Organizing ☒ Professionalism ☒ Respect for Diversity ☒ Self-Management ☐ Technological Awareness ☐ Vision ☒ Working in Teams

Skills and experience in:

• Administrative support and coordination • Event or workshop organization • Drafting and communication (written and visual) • Fluency in written and oral communication in French and working knowledge of English • Teamwork and adaptability in multicultural settings

*Expérience de une (01) année maximum

The assignment is based in Tunis, Tunisia, which is classified as a family duty station. Tunis offers a stable and comfortable living environment with access to housing, transportation, healthcare. The IOM office is well located and provides a professional and collaborative work setting. The UN Volunteer will be provided with a dedicated workstation, a professional email account, and the necessary IT equipment. Occasional field visits within Tunisia may be required depending on project activities.

UN Youth Volunteers get the following package: • Volunteer Living Allowance (around 1788.53 TND./Month) • Entry Lump-Sum = USD 400 (one-time payment paid in TND) • Comprehensive coverage for health, life and malicious acts for the UN Volunteer only. • Exit allowance (paid on successful completion of the assignment) TND 186.3 for each month served, paid on completion of contract. • Access to UNV E-Campus for training and learning including access to LinkedIn learning.

Additional information available at: • https://app.unv.org/calculator • https://www.unv.org/volunteer-your-country-conditions-service

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