FHI 360 recrute Pedagogue, Civic Engagement Specialist Retour vers les opportunités

Project: Tunisia Resilience and Community Empowerment (TRACE) Ma3an Project

Location: Tunis, Tunisia with frequent visits to the regions targeted by the project

FHI 360 is a global development organization with a rigorous, evidence-based approach. Our professional staff includes experts in civil society, peacebuilding, health, nutrition, education, economic development, environment and research. FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with 4,200 staff in the U.S. and around the world. Our commitment to partnerships at every level and our multidisciplinary approach enable us to have a lasting impact on the individuals, communities and countries we serve–improving lives for millions.

FHI360 is currently recruiting for the position of Sustainability, Partnership and Social Inclusion Manager for the organization’s USAID Tunisia Resilience and Community Empowerment (TRACE)/ Ma3an program, which will increase the capacity of communities to withstand political, social, and economic stresses and shocks by achieving the objectives of: 1) strengthened community resilience, 2) mitigated community vulnerabilities, and 3) improved capacity of Tunisian partners to sustain and replicate the model. Ma3an will spur 30 of Tunisia’s most vulnerable communities to action and generate sustainable resources for development in areas that are vulnerable to instability and violent extremism (VE). Together with USAID/Tunisia’s programs in accountability, decentralization, and youth entrepreneurship (i.e., TADAEEM and Mashrou3i), Ma3an will consolidate democratic progress while fostering social cohesion in target areas.

Job Summary:

The Pedagogue, Civic Engagement Specialist will work in close coordination with the Sociopsychologist, Civic Engagement Specialist, the Senior Technical Advisor and the Civic Engagement Program Manager. He/she will provide technical expertise to build the capacities of Tunisian youth and civil society organizations through developing materials, training, technical assistance, and expert consultations on the “Project Citizen” Program. The expert will use his/her long experience and in-depth knowledge and work on “Project Citizen” Approach to further adapt the model already successfully tested in Tunisia, the Arab region and in different countries around the world. The expert will work with the Civic Engagement team on developing a Tunisian “Project Citizen” Curriculum and training materials. The expert will promote harmonization of program approaches by monitoring use of common tools, creating opportunities for experience sharing and learning; Provide technical support and quality oversight during implementation of key components of the Project Citizen activities; Provide support to the team in the development and use of M&E tools to monitor “Project Citizen” implementation and quality, as well as to collect feedback from beneficiaries of the program. He/she will assist in building relationships with key stakeholders, local CSOs and partners and will work with Ma3an Civic Engagement team to ensure efficient management of activities and quality program implementation so that the program meets best practice standards. The expert will report to the Civic Engagement Program Manager.

The following tasks will be performed by the Pedagogue, Civic Engagement Expert:

Provide a desk review on the “Project Citizen” model, implemented in Tunisia and the MENA region. 

Support Ma3an Civic Engagement team in the recruitment of local Civic Engagement Trainers (two per Ma3an 10 Y1 target governorates).

• Develop SOW of the Civic Engagement local trainers;
• Assist Ma3an team in identifying trainers in Ma3an target regions;
• In collaboration with Ma3an Civic Engagement Program Manager and Ma3an Sociopsychologist, Civic Engagement Expert, conduct Interviews of the trainers;

Provide the local Civic Engagement trainers with a six-day TOT to introduce them to the “Project Citizen” model and mentor them in effective practices to support youth to monitor and influence public policy and develop their democratic values, tolerance, and feelings of political efficacy. 

• Work with Ma3an Civic Engagement team to adapt the “Project Citizen” Model to the Tunisian context;
• Develop a “Project Citizen” curriculum and training materials (including a trainer guide) that meets the Tunisian context;   
• In collaboration with Ma3an Sociopsychologist, Civic Engagement Expert, conduct a six-day TOT on “Project Citizen” to the local facilitators;

Oversee the implementation of the training of 30 youth per each Ma3an 17 target communities.

• Assist the local trainers in conducting a five-day, learning-by-doing “Project Citizen” training to the youth in Ma3an 17 target communities;
• Provide feedback on the reports submitted by the local facilitators and suggest improvements on the trainings.  

Facilitate connecting youth to local CSOs and support youth-CSO partnerships for the design of small-scale non-confrontational advocacy activities that will be implemented in Y3. 

Provide technical support and quality oversight during implementation of key components of the “Project Citizen” activities by youth;

Provide support to the Civic Engagement team in the development and use of M&E tools to monitor “Project Citizen” implementation and quality.

Knowledge and Experience:

• A degree in civic education, human rights and education. A masters or higher is preferred. 
• Excellent professional track record with local and international organizations. Experience within NGO leadership working in civic education /or education/ or human rights;
• Experience and in-depth Knowledge of the “Project Citizen” Model;
• Demonstrated experience in capacity building, training, project design and technical management;
• Good knowledge and understanding of international civic education standards, youth and education policy and practice issues;
• Strong proficiency in reporting;
• Strong coordination and technical management skills;
• Proven experience supervising and providing case management services and support;
• Strong writing and analytical skills, including ability to communicate technical matters to a range of audiences;
• Interpersonal qualities: Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well;
• Planning, monitoring and evaluation skills;
• At least 10 years of professional experience, including staff capacity development and team building experience;

Duration of assignment 156 days from October 2019 to September 2020