Project Specialist

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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 implementat...