Project Coordinator-OVC Retour vers les opportunités

Within the framework of its projects, Will and Citizenship Organization is recruiting a project coordinator.

About OVC:

Will and Citizenship Organization (OVC) is a youth-led NGO that was created in May 2012 and was granted a visa on June 5, 2012. OVC is an association located in the south-east of Tunisia, in Gabes, but it has a regional geographical reach, specifically the southern region of Tunisia. The NGO works to support the democratic transition, human rights and the rule of law in Tunisia through:

– The defense and promotion of human rights and the concept of citizenship through training workshops for young activists;

– by launching training workshops for election observers ;

– Raising awareness and conducting advocacy campaigns on citizenship, human rights, environmental issues, OpenGov, transparency and corruption;

– Empowering marginalized youth and women in rural areas through social entrepreneurship programs.

Position title and reporting lines:

– Job Title: Project Coordinator

– Report to: Project Manager

– Start Date: Immediately

– Location: based in Gabes with the availability to travel in the regions covered by the project.

– Type of contract: CDD – full time

Main tasks/responsibilities:

– Overall responsibility for strategic direction and project implementation;

– Responsible for the coordination of project activities;

– Support the Project Manager in the day-to-day implementation of the program by ensuring close coordination with other team members;

– Coordinate activities with other local NGOs;

– Raising awareness and networking with local actors;

– Support beneficiaries in the development and implementation of outreach activities, including site visits to the regions;

– Reviewing invoices and supporting documents;

– Archiving of financial documents such as invoices, financial reports, etc.; 

– deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports;

Eligibility Criteria

– Bachelor’s degree in management, law, political science, humanities or other relevant field or equivalent;

– A minimum of two years experience in a similar position is required;

– Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the program team;

– Experience in project coordination and liaison with project partners;

– Excellent report writing and organizational skills;

– Proficiency in MS Office suite, in particular Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook;

– Good oral and written fluency in English and French.

– Be autonomous, motivated, honest, flexible, rigorous, proactive and respect confidentiality.

– Knowledge/experience with socio-economic support programs for vulnerable families would be an advantage.