Project Assistant, Tunis

 

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JOB BRIEF

The Project Assistant, Tunisia is responsible for providing administrative support in compliance with USIP policies and procedures to the Tunisia program. The scope of work includes logistical, administrative and financial tasks and some programmatic responsibility. This position is based in USIP’s MENA Regional Hub in Tunis, Tunisia and reports to the Tunisia Project Officer.

This is a Fixed-Time Term Personal Services Contractor position. Please note that this position is only open for Tunisian citizens.

The deadline for this position is June 24, 2019. 

Responsibilities

• • Support in managing and providing effective logistical and administrative support for the successful implementation of peacebuilding and dialogue projects in Tunisia. This includes, but is not limited to: contract submission, document preparation for payments, vendors contracts, project-related meetings and events coordination, preparation of event budgets as well as overall budget projections;
  • Develop agendas and event logistical plans
  • Provide translation and interpretation support as needed in English, Arabic, and French
  • Prepare and disseminate timely programmatic and financial reports to the Tunisia Country Manager, the Tunisia Project Officer and to other entities as appropriate;
  • Ensure that databases and documents are updated as necessary and in a timely manner to enhance the knowledge management of USIP’s programs;
  • Make appointments, follow up with partners, attend meetings, and take notes as needed;
  • Plan and support the travel of USIP staff and participants;
  • Assists in preparation of annual and quarterly project workplans, and arranges relevant planning meetings within the office and with counterparts;
  • Assist in monitoring progress against project output and provide feedback and action steps to the Tunisia Project Officer to achieve project objectives;
  • Support in collecting and analyzing M&E data;
  • Work closely with the regional and in-country administrative and logistical teams;
  • Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, MA in a related field is a plus.
• 1-3 years experience in the peace building, conflict resolution or related field.

• • Excellent English language skills.
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Office, particularly MS Word, MS Outlook, and MS Excel is required. Strong computer skills in database usage is preferred.
  • Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to cope with changes in schedules, multiple priorities and deadlines.

How To Apply

Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please note that this position is only open for Tunisian citizens. The deadline for this position is June 24, 2019. 

To be considered for this position, please submit a complete application package consisting of:

• • Completed employment application including titles, dates of hire and salary history.
  • Cover letter
  • Resume

For questions about this position please email [email protected]. Do not send resumes or attachments to this email address. Due to the high volume of candidates, only those applicants that are selected for further discussions will be contacted.

USIP is an equal opportunity employer. While females are strongly encouraged to apply to this position, it is the policy and practice of USIP to offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, political affiliations or belief, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.