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JOB PROFILE

GENERAL INFORMATION

The embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (“the embassy”) is currently recruiting a local Project Officer (“PO”).

The PO will assist the regional coordinators in their efforts related to Migration, Preventing of Violent Extremism and Counter Terrorism. Tasks include – but are not limited to: following, analysing, and reporting on relevant political, security and social developments in the Maghreb-countries; drafting speeches and providing input for meetings of the expatriate staff; attending and reporting on relevant conferences, workshops, seminars 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 preferable.

The PO will assist also the expatriate staff in the implementation of Dutch program funds that focus on migration and on preventing of violent extremism. Tasks of the PO 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 in interim and final reporting; 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 PO also assists the expatriate staff in the implementation of the larger-scale, multi annual program. 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.

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 centre 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 be expanded next year. 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’s customers. The embassy works closely together with colleagues of the ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Netherlands.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

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

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