Project Coordinator – EuroMed Rights Retour vers les opportunités

Position: Project Coordinator
Duration: One-year contract, renewable 

Starting:  As soon as possible

Location: Tunis, Tunisia 

Remuneration: According to EuroMed Rights salary scale, based on years of experience + reimbursement of public transport, lunch vouchers, medical insurance

 Application deadline: 9 May 2023, midnight CET

EuroMed Rights is looking to recruit a Project Coordinator for a European Union-funded project Majalat II (hereinafter named “the Project”), aimed at enhancing and structuring dialogue between the EU and South Neighbourhood civil society. The position would be a one-year contract starting as soon as possible, with location at EuroMed Rights Tunis office.

About EuroMed Rights

EuroMed Rights was founded in January 1997 in response to the Barcelona Declaration of November 1995 and the establishment of the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership (EMP). It is the coordinating body of about 80 human rights organisations and institutions as well as individuals from over 30 countries. EuroMed Rights’ organisational structure is built on a general assembly, an executive committee, working groups and a secretariat. 

Rooted in civil society the Network seeks to develop and strengthen partnerships between NGOs in the EuroMed region, i.e. networking aimed at strengthening the capacity of members to act and interact within the context of the region and the Barcelona process and other EU-Arab cooperation frameworks.

EuroMed Rights’ head office is situated in Copenhagen. The organisation also has offices in Brussels, Paris and Tunis. For further information, visit our website at www.euromedrights.org.

EuroMed Rights aims to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the ground of race, colour, nationality, religion, ethnic or national origins, gender, marital status, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, disability or chronic illness.

Description of Tasks

The Project Coordinator will directly assist the Senior Coordinator with the implementation of the Project activities and responsibilities as lead applicant of a consortium consisting of three regional civil society networks and entities in the EU and its South Mediterranean Neighbourhood. S/he works under the supervision of the Senior Coordinator and in close collaboration with a Project Support Officer. The activities will engage regional and local stakeholders and ensure regional perspectives, and will take place in Tunisia and Morocco.  

The Project Coordinator will undertake the following tasks, under the supervision of the Senior Coordinator:

• Under supervision of Senior Coordinator, and in close collaboration with a Project Support Officer and local EMR units, coordinates the timely implementation of EMR activities in the Maghreb region: trainings, Thematic Workshops, a South Seminar, outreach missions. This includes overseeing all logistics related to the events (invitation letters, agenda, budget and bookings) and working closely with the EMR Communication team to ensure visibility and dissemination of results; 
• Under supervision of Senior Coordinator, and in close collaboration with a Project Support Officer and partner organization, manages the portfolio of 20 sub-grants: oversees the launch of a call for proposals and tendering process, monitors the implementation of the subgrants and provides instructions and technical support to the grantees, facilitates the M&E of the sub-grants;
• Provide practical and logistical support to the Project decision making bodies;
• Oversees the recruitment and output of external experts and works with them to produce concrete recommendations and results;
• Supports the drafting of narrative and financial reports, and prepares monthly reports;
• Represents the Project upon delegation by the Project Senior Coordinator;

Profile, Skills and Background

• Master’s degree in European Studies, International Relations, Human Rights, Law, or Political and Social Science – other degrees may also be considered;
• Relevant work experience, including management of multi-faceted projects;
• Knowledge of human rights, governance and rule of law issues in the region;
• Knowledge of the functioning of the EU institutions and of EU foreign policy, in particular towards its southern neighbourhood, and of human rights standards;
• Experience and familiarity with civil society work will be considered an asset;
• Self-motivated, well-organised, keen attention to details, able to work independently and efficiently under pressure; 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Positive attitude, flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Languages: excellent written and spoken English, and working knowledge of French and Arabic;
• Computer literacy in Office suite and online conferencing tools (Zoom/Teams), and interest in digital security and IT/communication tools.