Country: Tunisia
Closing date: 25 Mar 2019
If you have a passion for making the world a better place and want to have a front row seat to the world stage, USIP is the place for you.
We are a nonpartisan institute chartered by Congress to tackle the world’s toughest problems. Working in conflict zones around the world, our staff advise and support the military, government officials and community leaders – to promote knowledge and practices that prevent, mitigate and resolve violent conflict. To learn more about USIP programs and job openings go to https://www.usip.org/about/careers. The Institute is headquartered in Washington DC with staff working in 22 different countries, at any given time up to 20% of the staff could be deployed working in the field.
JOB BRIEF
The North Africa Project Assistant provide effective logistical and administrative support for the successful implementation of program projects and activities occurring throughout the North Africa.
This is a Fixed-Time Term Personal Services Contractor position. Please note that this position is only open for Tunisian citizens.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The North Africa Project Assistant will provide support in the following areas:
* Contract submission, document preparation for payments, vendor contacts, preparation of event budgets;
* Support the Alliance of Tunisian Facilitators (ATF) project, reporting to the ATF Project Officer;
* Coordinate project expenditures and disbursements following approval from the Project Officers;
* Coordinate project-related meetings, events, etc.;
* Assist in monitoring progress against project output and provide feedback and action steps to Project Leader to achieve project objectives;
* Support in the M&E data collection process;
* Plan project-related travel for Washington-based and local USIP staff in the Middle East and North Africa for the ATF project;
* Prepare and disseminate timely project related, programmatic and financial reports to the North Africa Program Management Team, USIP-DC and to other entities as appropriate;
* Update program databases and documents as necessary to ensure the knowledge management of USIP’s programs;
* Make appointments, attend meetings, and take notes as needed;
* Work closely with the regional and in-country administrative and logistical team;
* Support the Regional Security Coordinator with local security updates, and maintain a high level of security awareness at all times; and
* 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.
Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
HOW TO APPLY
Please note that this position is only open for Tunisian citizens.
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 recruitment@usip.org. 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.
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