L’IREX recrute un Responsable de Programme Senior pour les Programmes Education (offre en anglais) Retour vers les opportunités

Position:Senior Program Manager, Education Programs

Location:Tunis, Tunisia

Reports To:Project Director

Division:Education Programs Division

About IREX

IREX is an international nonprofit organization providing thought leadership and innovative programs to promote positive lasting change globally. We enable local individuals and institutions to build key elements of a vibrant society: quality education, independent media, and strong communities. To strengthen these sectors, our program activities also include conflict resolution, technology for development, women and youth.

Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of over $70 million and a staff of over 400 professionals worldwide. IREX employs field-tested methods and innovative uses of technologies to develop practical and locally-driven solutions with our partners in more than 100 countries.

Summary of Position

IREX seeks a dynamic leader to oversee Tunisia-based implementation of an international education and professional development program. The Senior Program Manager will implement all program operations in Tunisia, including outreach and recruitment, alumni activities, coordination with the public and private higher education sector, and donor collaboration. The Senior Program Manager will report to the Washington, DC-based Project Director.

This position is open to Tunisian nationals.

Summary of Responsibilities:

· Provide vision and strategic direction for Tunisia-based activities

· Develop and implement a plan of Tunisia-based activities to meet program objectives

· Manages day-to-day operations in Tunisia of international education and professional development programs and the office.

· Manages program processes, schedules, communications, and program operations in Tunisia.

· Fosters and maintains relations with Tunisia-based donors, the higher education sector, private sector collaborators, and program partners.

• Provide technical expertise in Tunisia’s higher education, youth engagement, and entrepreneurship sector
• Develop and maintain effective collaborations with program partners and key stakeholders

· Ensures compliance with donor requirements.

· Provides input to the development of training design, training materials, and monitoring and evaluation systems.

· Facilitates and leads outreach and recruiting events, training workshops, meetings, and other events.

· Manages, mentors and coaches project participants, consultants, and/or collaborators.

· Oversee budgeting and ensure budget discipline for Tunisia-based activities; Maintain field-based accounting and finance processes.

· Coordinate with home office

• Represent IREX and support its organizational development
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications:

· Eight years of progressive leadership experience, including reporting and budget management, in international education or development.

· Experience liaising and partnering with Tunis- and regionally-based higher education institution stakeholders, including ministries, universities, private businesses, NGOs, and others.

· Demonstrated ability to develop public-private partnerships

· Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including governments, private sector, HEIs, donors, etc.

· Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the Tunisian public and private university and technical institute systems.

· Proven expertise in training design and facilitation skills.

· Experience managing US government (Department of State, USAID, and/or Department of Education) supported programs.

· Excellent project management and organizational skills.

· International academic experience

• Demonstrated ability to lead event teams, manage budgets and plan strategically and creatively to meet objectives

· Ability to communicate professionally and provide written reporting in English required; fluency in Tunisian and French required.

· Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field; Master’s or higher preferred.