Project Assistant (Legal Support)
Organizational Context
IOM, established in 1951, is a leading UN agency promoting humane and orderly migration. It collaborates with governmental and non-governmental partners to save lives, protect migrants, and facilitate regular migration pathways. This role supports the Protection Unit in Tunisia, focusing on legal assistance and migration governance under the supervision of the Chief of Mission and National Project Officer (Legal).
Job Purpose
The Project Assistant (Legal Support) role is crucial for supporting IOM's Protection Unit in Tunisia by providing essential legal assistance and contributing to migration governance initiatives. The incumbent will assist beneficiaries in understanding legal procedures, facilitate referrals to legal professionals, and ensure access to justice and rights. This position plays a key part in identifying legal needs, coordinating with legal experts, and maintaining case documentation. By ensuring effective administrative and logistical support, the role directly contributes to the successful implementation of protection activities and the overall mandate of IOM in assisting people on the move and supporting governments.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include assisting beneficiaries with administrative accompaniment for legal procedures and referrals to legal professionals. The role involves supporting the social assistance team in identifying legal needs and facilitating appropriate referrals. The Project Assistant will attend coordination meetings, follow up on beneficiary cases, and maintain related documentation. Responsibilities also encompass collecting and recording assistance information using organizational tools, drafting activity reports, and providing administrative and logistical support for unit activities, including routine administrative and financial procedures. Additionally, the role involves providing documentation support for the Protection Unit's legal assistance work and performing other assigned duties.
Work Experience
Required experience includes supporting administrative or project activities, such as report preparation and documentation. Experience working with vulnerable groups like migrants or refugees is essential. Experience supporting protection activities, assistance programs, or access to services is also necessary. Prior experience in a multicultural setting with international organizations or government institutions is advantageous, as is experience in migration governance or legal/social assistance contexts.
Skills
Proficiency in preparing reports and maintaining documentation related to migration activities and governance. Ability to organize and coordinate meetings and events, with follow-up on outcomes. Strong coordination skills with institutional partners, CSOs, international organizations, and UN agencies. Competence in collecting, organizing, and maintaining information and data using organizational tools and platforms.