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BASIC DETAILS

• Job title : Political and Project Officer
• Status : Local
• Mission: Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Tunis
• Number of working hours : 38 hours weekly
• Duration of placement: 12 months with the option to extend
• Deadline for applications : Sunday July 8th, 2018

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (“the Embassy”) is looking to hire a locally recruited Political and Project Officer (“PPO”).

The PPO assists the expatriate staff in its work related to supporting the democratic transition process, including the rule of law and human rights. Tasks include – but are not limited to: following, analysing, and reporting on relevant political and social developments in Tunisia; drafting speeches and providing input for meetings of the expatriate staff; attending and reporting on relevant conferences and meetings; organizing Embassy meetings, events and incoming missions; contributing to press reviews; contributing to the social media accounts of the Embassy, etc. In this context building and maintaining a solid network of contacts in the political field and within civil society is a prerequisite.

The PPO is also responsible for the implementation of Embassy program funds. The two largest are the “Shiraka” (Arab-Dutch partnership) program to support sustainable transition and the “Human Rights program”. Other smaller budget lines are focussed on cultural development and public diplomacy & communication.

Tasks of the PPO include – but are not limited to:

• pro-actively searching for potential partners and promising projects;
• assessing project proposals and advising the Embassy and the Ministry on their suitability;
• monitoring the implementation of the projects and assessing interim and final reports;
• meeting with organizations to present the policy and strategy of the Netherlands;
• represent the Embassy at events related to the projects;
• carrying out the required administrative tasks related to the projects’ approval and closing procedures (drafting internal approval documents, contracts, amendments, etc.).
• The PPO also assists the expatriate staff in the implementation of the larger-scale, multiannual program fund related to ‘Human Security and Rule of Law’.
• Tasks can vary from administrative/technical support (arranging meetings, archiving files, drawing up contracts and amendments, etc.) to tasks such as reporting on the progress of projects, liaising with partner organisations, attending and reporting on events, providing communication around projects, etc.

As a member of “One Team” Tunis, the PPO also performs a large number of diverse and ad hoc tasks, including drafting official Notes and other correspondence in the French language, (helping in) organizing and supporting incoming visits and the national day celebration, organizing events and meetings.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Tunis represents the interests of the Netherlands in Tunisia. The Embassy is situated in Cité el Mahrajane, close to the center of Tunis. The Embassy has 18 staff members (6 expatriate – 12 local) for Tunisia and 5 staff members (3 expatriate – 2 local) for Libya (temporary relocation from Tripoli). The staff will most probably be expanded in the near future. The Embassy applies the “One Team” approach. This means an atmosphere of trust, transparency and cooperation amongst all staff members. Each staff member, local and expatriate, is valued for taking on responsibility, initiative and a willingness to show flexibility in order to guarantee a high quality of output for the Embassy customers. The Embassy works closely together with colleagues of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Netherlands.

The gross monthly salary for a 38-hour workweek can range between 3.151 DNT and 4.726 DNT per month, depending on experience.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The successful candidate is an energetic, social, proactive person with good organisational capabilities and political insight and awareness. She/he must demonstrate sufficient initiative and a flexible attitude given the broad spectrum of tasks. He/she must be able to cope with stress and stressful situations and be able to work independently. Work experience in an international environment as well as knowledge of public affairs is recommended.