Project Specialist – PROJE002464-00001 Full Time

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Job Summary:

​The Project Specialist, Tunisia position is based in Tunis, and supports the implementation and coordination of two projects under USIP’s Tunisia program. The first project works closely with Tunisia’s internal security forces informing strategic planning and the development of new curriculum in conflict resolution and de-escalation. The second project assists a nationwide coalition of peacebuilding facilitators to resolve conflicts that manifest locally but have national and international implications. This position reports to the Project Officer and works closely with the Tunisia Country Director and other Middle East North Africa staff. This is a host-country national Personal Services Contractor position.

This is a full-time term Personal Services Contractor position for a host-country national in Tunis, Tunisia. The contract can be renewed pending good performance, funding, and business needs.

Job Brief:

​1) Program support:
* ​Collaborate with USIP team, local partners, and consultants to design and implement the project activities.
* ​Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships critical to the successful implementation of all activities.
* ​Coordinate planning with government and local partners in consultation with the Project Officer.
* ​Draft weekly, monthly, and quarterly project reports in coordination with Project Officer.
* ​Attend, support, and monitor project activities.
* ​Contribute to the drafting of annual and quarterly project workplans and arrange relevant planning meetings within the office and with counterparts.
* ​Provide translation and interpretation support as needed in English, Arabic, and French.
* ​Follow up with partners, attend meetings, and take notes as needed.
* ​Provide security and political updates as always needed and maintain a high level of security awareness.
* ​Represent USIP when/where necessary.

​2) Admin and logistical support:
* ​Work with project officer to provide technical and administrative assistance to implementing partners.
* ​Help manage logistical and administrative requirements for the successful implementation of peacebuilding and dialogue projects in Tunisia. This includes, but is not limited to contract submission, procurements, document preparation for payments, vendors contracts, events coordination, and budget projections.
* ​Track project budget, expenditures, payments, and contracts.
* ​Support team members to ensure all staff follow USIP policies and procedures: security, finance, administration, and operations.

​3) Reporting and M&E:
* ​Support the design of the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) workplan and tools.
* ​Lead collection and analysis of M&E data.
* ​Perform other duties as needed.

​Qualifications
* ​Bachelor’s degree in international relations, peace and security, public administration, criminal justice, conflict resolution, or related field.
* ​Three (3) or more years of relevant professional work experience.
* ​Knowledge of Tunisian security, conflict, and political dynamics required.
* ​Prior experience working with government and civil society in Tunisia.
* ​Demonstrated project management experience.
* ​Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
* ​Demonstrated analytic and writing skills. Able to write and communicate effectively in English in a variety of formats and for a variety of audiences.
* ​Demonstrated ability to design and manage budgets.
* ​Strong collaboration skills. Must have the ability to coordinate the input and priorities of multiple players.
* ​Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
* ​Proficiency in Arabic and English both written and oral required. Proficiency in French preferred.

All USIP contract and employee positions are contingent upon the favorable completion of a suitability background investigation.

HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this position, please submit a complete application package consisting of:
1. Completed employment application
2. Cover letter
3. Resume

Note: Only those applicants that are selected for further discussions will be contacted.

USIP is an equal opportunity employer. USIP does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

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