Connect Program Coordinator-Soliya عودة إلى الفرص

Application Deadline
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until June 30, 2022

Schedule
Full Time

Location
The position is a local hire in Tunisia, however qualified local and international persons are encouraged to apply.

Compensation
The salary for this full-time position will be commensurate with experience, with full benefits. Soliya is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Overview
We are seeking a dynamic, self-motivated and tech-savvy individual who is passionate about cross-cultural dialogue and conflict resolution to join our group of high-performing team players.  You will work closely with the Program team in North America and around the world on implementing Soliya’s Connect Program and its Continued Engagement activities, and use your communication, administrative and creative problem-solving skills to effectively manage students and alumni in the Connect Program.

The Connect Program – Soliya’s flagship virtual exchange initiative – is an online cross-cultural education program that provides young adults with a unique opportunity to establish a deeper understanding for the perspectives of others around the world and develop critical 21st Century skills. Guided by Soliya-trained volunteer facilitators, participants collaboratively explore important sociopolitical issues by engaging in live dialogue sessions and project-based learning. Volunteers and alumni from the Connect Program also form the foundation for the Soliya Community, a vibrant and global network designed to inspire and empower a community of young people to promote cross-cultural understanding in their societies. Since 2003, the Connect Program has connected more than 25,000 young people across 280 institutional partners in 37 countries in North America, the Middle East, North Africa, Europe and Asia.

What you bring to the team:

• Bachelor of Arts or equivalent education/experience.

• Independence and self-reliance, with demonstrated ability to work with a multicultural team,

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English and Arabic,

• Strong attention to detail, with an ability to perform in a deadline-driven environment,

• Demonstrated ability to manage large amounts of data and develop effective tracking systems,

• Demonstrated capacity to manage projects independently,

• Versatility, patience, and a sense of humor.

Your key responsibilities:
The position reports directly to the Program Manager of the Connect Program, and will have the following responsibilities:

• Manage the relationship with Connect Program student participants and coordinate all student-related affairs,

• Create, manage and update participants’ curriculum and related program content,

• Implement the student registration and scheduling process,

• Implement impact assessment tools for Connect Program participants, work with the team to identify programmatic successes,

• Perform an extensive array of administrative tasks as needed (update internal databases, track student performance, etc

• Oversee and develop Continued Engagement opportunities for program participants, and

• Facilitate dialogue between students from Western and predominantly Muslim societies.

To Apply

Please have your cover letter and resume ready to upload.