Program Associate- The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) عودة إلى الفرص

Background:

 The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) strengthens democracy around the globe through private enterprise and market-oriented reform. CIPE is one of the four core institutes of the National Endowment for Democracy and an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Since 1983, CIPE has worked with business leaders, policymakers, and civil society to build the institutions vital to a democratic society. CIPE’s key program areas include enterprise ecosystems, democratic governance, business advocacy, anti-corruption & ethics, and trade.

CIPE has worked with local partners in Tunisia since 2005. CIPE sees the economy as the issue that will decide whether Tunisia’s democracy succeeds. A fair and competitive market will deliver the prosperity citizens need, which in turn will contribute to stability and security, fuel innovation that will create jobs, restore citizen faith in government and foster civic participation, invigorating democracy even further. Furthermore, CIPE believes that Tunisia’s private sector can offer informed and pragmatic advice on economic reform to offer decision makers. Businessmen and women throughout the country live the realities of badly designed laws, faulty bureaucracy and corruption every day; they know exactly how – and why – Tunisia’s private sector is not growing as it must, and have specific ideas for improvements.

Position:         Program Associate

Reports to:     Tunisia Country Representative

Scope: Based in the CIPE Tunis office, the Tunisia Program Associate will work with CIPE’s staff in Tunisia and in Washington D.C.-based staff to provide program and administrative support for CIPE projects in Tunisia. These projects seek to foster positive change in Tunisia as it relates to participation by Tunisian citizens in democracy, governance, economic reforms, advocacy and the building of a civil society.

Responsibilities:

Office Administration and Logistical Support

Under supervision of the Tunisia Representative and direction of the Program Coordinator, the Program Associate (PA) will have primary responsibility for the following tasks:

• Track and ensure payment of invoices for field office expenditures and other program expenditures.
• Create and maintain financial, correspondence and contract files, both in paper form and electronically.
• Pay office utility bills, file taxes with the Tunisian taxation office, and ensure organized documentation of bills and payments.
• Coordinate local travel arrangements, events, and local meeting logistics.
• Assist the Tunisian Representative and Coordinator with monthly and annual financial and narrative reporting to the Tunisia Government as part of CIPE’s registration obligations.
• Complete program and travel reconciliations, such as liquidation of field office advances and processing of expense reports, in coordination with the Washington, D.C.-based Program Associates and the CIPE Regional Finance Officer.

Program Management and Implementation

As directed by the Tunisia Representative or Program Coordinator, the PA will:

• Travel to regions outside Tunis and assist the CIPE Tunis Office team with program development, meeting partners, and implementing events.
• Assist the team prepare materials for program events, including agendas, participants’ lists, and handouts
• Collaborate with local partners to ensure reporting and activity deadlines are met.
• Draft event/trip reports for submission to the Washington, D.C. office.
• Assist the team with data collection for program monitoring and evaluation plans.
• Assist in writing and compiling quarterly and biannual funder reports.
• Contribute to program development concept papers and proposals, including budgets, monitoring and evaluation plans and additional documentation, as needed.
• Help the Program Coordinator compile weekly updates on Tunisia’s political and economic news to the CIPE Washington, D.C. headquarters.
• Help manage social media platforms in coordination with Tunis and D.C. teams.

• Adhere to appropriate office procedures, CIPE and donor organization policies and procedures.

Position Requirements:

• 1-2 years of administrative office experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Development, Economic Development, Economics, Political Science, Public Policy, or related field.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; team orientation. Ability to take initiative to manage multiple, detail-oriented tasks with limited supervision.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong project monitoring and management skills, including budget tracking, report writing, and interaction with diverse local partners.
• Fluency in Arabic, French, and English, both written and oral, required.
• Superb writing abilities in both French and Arabic required.
• Strong organization and coordination skills.
• Strong Computer skills, proficiency in MS-Office, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Financial skills and business acumen preferred, particularly in budget creation and oversight.
• Demonstrated research skills.
• Maintain flexible working hours when needed, including some weekends.

Applications will be accepted and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. CIPE offers a salary competitive with other international non-governmental organizations and an excellent benefits package. Applicants must be legally able to work in Tunisia.