Manager- EFE Tunisie Retour vers les opportunités

Position: Manager, EFE-Tunisie South Office

Location: EFE-Tunisie South Office, Zarzis, Tunisia

About EFE

Education for Employment (EFE) believes that when young people have jobs and the hope of building a future, they lay the foundation for prosperous and secure societies. The EFE Network spans Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Yemen, UAE, and Saudi Arabia, with support hubs in the USA and Europe.

EFE’s mission is to create economic opportunities for youth, enabling them to transform their lives through productive, independent livelihoods. Two elements distinguish EFE:

1. A network of locally-run non-profits led by national boards of directors and staffed by local teams.
2. A full-circle approach — from training to job placement or entrepreneurship support, followed by ongoing learning and civic engagement opportunities.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Manager of EFE-Tunisie South Office will lead the operational, financial, partnership, and administrative management of the Zarzis office and the StarTech Incubator hosted on-site. The Manager will oversee project implementation in the southern region, ensure alignment with EFE-Tunisie’s strategy and donor requirements, and strengthen EFE’s presence and impact through partnerships and high-quality program delivery.

This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on program management, covering youth employability, entrepreneurship, startup incubation, and acceleration.

Key Responsibilities

1. Office & Operational Management

• Supervise and coordinate daily office activities, ensuring smooth operations and compliance with EFE-Tunisie policies (finance, procurement, HR, etc.).
• Lead the Zarzis-based team, ensuring clear roles, performance management, and professional development.
• Propose operational improvements to optimize efficiency and impact.

2. Project Management & Implementation

• Plan, implement, and monitor project activities and KPIs for the southern region.
• Coordinate with EFE-Tunisie teams (Projects, Training, MEL, Finance) to ensure timely delivery, quality standards, and budget compliance.
• Manage partnerships, donor relationships, and reporting for all regional projects.
• Oversee StarTech Incubator programs, from sourcing and selecting entrepreneurs to training, mentorship, and networking opportunities.

3. Partnerships & Ecosystem Engagement

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with employers, private sector federations, and the entrepreneurship ecosystem to create job opportunities and startup growth.
• Represent EFE-Tunisie in regional forums, strengthening visibility and positioning within the local and national ecosystem.

4. Fundraising & Business Development

• Contribute to the identification and development of new projects and funding opportunities in the south.
• Support proposal development in coordination with EFE-Tunisie and EFE-Global teams.

5. Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Track performance indicators, analyze results, and ensure accurate documentation of activities.
• Prepare timely reports for donors and EFE-Tunisie management.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in project design and delivery.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Master’s degree (Bac+5) in economics, management, social sciences, entrepreneurship, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in development project management, including team leadership, partnership building, and donor relations.
• Strong understanding of employment, entrepreneurship, and rural economy contexts and policies, experience with youth employment and entrepreneurship programs is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal, networking, and team management skills.
• Fluent in Arabic, French, and English (written and spoken).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Immediate availability.