Project Coordinator – Civic Horizons- AIHR عودة إلى الفرص

Type of contract: Tunisian National Contract

Location: Tunisia with possible visits to MENA Countries

Duration: 1-year renewable based on the performance 

Starting date: July 2022

The Arab Institute for Human Rights

The Arab Institute for Human Rights is an independent regional non-governmental organization based in Tunisia. It was founded in 1989 on the initiative of the Arab Organization for Human Rights, the Union of Arab Lawyers and the Tunisian League for Human Rights and with the support of the United Nations Center for human rights.

The Arab Institute for Human Rights aims to promote a culture of human rights as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and international conventions, and to strengthen the values of democracy and citizenship in the Arab region.

Context: 

Civic Horizons is a regional consortium present in six countries (Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, Iraq, Jordan and Lebanon). It endeavors to improve conditions for Civil Society (CS) in unique, innovative, and strategic ways. The overall action is piloting a holistic approach that brings together sets of strategies, tools, and knowledge that address the operational space of civil society through policy and legal lenses, as well as social and cultural lenses—with intersectionality and human rights-based approaches as a methodological backbone. This means that the way we seek to create change stands central to the program. The processes we roll out through our activities consider power dynamics and how to share power by creating space at the decision-making table. The values of human rights, transparency, participation and ownership stand central in the governance and management itself of the program. 

The Consortium envisions a future where Civil Society actors and communities, especially youth, women, and marginalized groups (YWM), can participate in enabling a civil society environment that advances human rights, democracy, and fundamental freedoms throughout the MENA region. 

Civic Horizons is a three-year programme 2022-2024 co-funded by the EU.

Reporting to the Programme Manager, the project coordinator contributes to comprehensive action plans, including resources, timeframes and budgets for the project. In addition to coordinating tasks, like schedule and risk management, along with administrative duties, like maintaining project documentation and handling financial queries. 

Job responsibilities of Project coordinator will include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate project management activities, resources, equipment and information
• Break project into doable actions and set timeframes
• Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
• Track project costs to meet budget
• Analyze risks and opportunities
• Oversee project procurement management
• Monitor project progress and handle any issues that arise
• Ensure standards and requirements are met through conducting quality assurance tests
• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
• Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
• Monitor progress and adjust as needed
• Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans, and reports

Position Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in development field or other related areas, previous experience with international NGOs and EU is a plus 
• Proven work experience as a Project Coordinator or similar role
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
• Previous experience in Civic space 
• Fluency in Arabic, English, French and is required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid organizational skills, including multitasking and time-management
• Ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts.
• Building commitment within the team.
• Ability to work harmoniously with colleagues from various cultures with respect for diversity and gender equality