Background:
Democracy Reporting International (DRI) is a non-partisan, independent, not-for-profit organization registered in Berlin. DRI promotes political participation of citizens, accountability of state bodies and the development of democratic institutions world-wide.
In North Africa DRI works currently in Tunisia and in Libya.
In Tunisia DRI has supported the making of the constitution and since 2014 supports its implementation. DRI’s current four projects focus on judicial institutions reforms, support to new independent bodies decentralisation and, and empowerment of youth to engage in local democracy
We work with a wide range of partners and target groups including courts, attorneys, independent oversight bodies, members of parliament, local authorities, civil society and journalists.
In Libya, DRI has been supporting the constitution-drafting process and the work of Libyan civil society on topics related to the constitution, human rights and local governance. Under the current programme DRI works with Libyan partners and networks to build the knowledge and capacity of Libyan citizens to engage in the country’s governance processes via civic education and multi-stakeholder dialogue activities.
DRI is recruiting a North Africa Representative to lead and guide this wide-ranging portfolio, with a stronger involvement in the Tunisia work (see below for details). The Tunisia team will consist of some 24 colleagues while the Libya programme is managed by 5 colleagues.
Tasks and Outputs:
Under the overall supervision of DRI’s Director of Programmes, the North Africa Representative will guide and oversee the programmatic work by DRI country offices and projects, as well as the overall strategy in North Africa. Currently no activities are foreseen in other countries in the region.
Project Design and Implementation
The DRI Representative will:
In close coordination with the Office Director, will oversee the implementation and closure of the projects in line with project objectives and in strict compliance with the contract and the requirements of the grant giver, ensuring that project products and activities are responsive to project goals, based on DRI’s Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) policy.
Management and Oversight
The DRI Representative will:
External Representation & Communication
The DRI Representative will:
LIBYA
The DRI Representative for North Africa will represent DRI Libya and will give strategic advice and guidance to DRI Libya’s Project Director. In particular, she/he will:
Qualifications we require:
DRI values diversity and aims to be an equal opportunities employer. Women are encouraged to apply! Moreover, DRI offers you flexible working hours, training opportunities and working as part of an international and multicultural team.
If you are interested in this position, please send your application (cover letter and CV) to
Please include “Representative North Africa” in the subject line and refer to the source you have found this opportunity. Applying for this position by post mail is possible, please find our address details below.
Closing date for applications: 06 January 2019. The position may be filled before the end of the deadline so early applications are encouraged.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Organisation responsible for this vacancy:
Democracy Reporting International gGmbH
Prinzessinnenstraße 30
10969 Berlin, Germany
Tel +49 30 27877300
Fax +49 30 27877300-10
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Pour postuler, envoyez votre CV et votre lettre de motivation par e-mail à recruiting_mena@democracy-reporting.org