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We are Searchers.
We are over 800 strong worldwide. We believe in our mission to end violent conflict.
It’s our purpose- our call to action.

A Searcher understands our vision of a world where:
Differences stimulate social progress, rather than precipitate violence
Respect for and cooperation with those we disagree with is considered the norm

A Searcher is a dedicated, enthusiastic and passionate individual, committed to our values.Shared Humanity. Empathy. Impartiality. Inclusivity. Courage. Hope. Humility. Audacity.

With headquarters in Washington, DC and Brussels, Belgium, we implement projects from 55 offices in 34 countries, including in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. You will be joining other highly motivated Searchers with a good team spirit and through commitment and dedication, have opportunities to grow.

Search in Tunisia

SFCG’s mission in Tunisia is to promote the culture of dialogue and diversity through the involvement of all parts of society while building their capacities. SFCG works in Tunisia to help members of Tunisian society to address conflicts and differences constructively through cooperation and dialogue. SFCG-Tunisia works across multiple channels, mainly with youth, CSOs, media actors, security forces, and local authorities to build the capacity of individuals and institutions to address challenges including differences and acting on common points. Through this approach and partnerships, SFCG-Tunisia has four main strategic objectives:

• Promoting Peace Education;
• Fostering non-violent social dialogue;
• Enhancing participatory and inclusive governance; and
• Transforming Violent Extremism in Tunisia.

More information about our Tunisia program can be found here.

We are searching for…

Search is implementing a new project in Tunisia in partnership with UNICEF, intending to strengthen protection mechanisms and alternatives to detention for youth in the Kasserine and Kairouan Governorates.

The project aims to assess the level of awareness among young people and residents of the target zones of the physical and moral protection of children and minors, inclusive dialogue processes, subgrants to CSOs, and public awareness campaigns to promote an inclusive and constructive approach of legal protection for youth and minors.

Search aims to recruit a Project Coordinator based in Tunis, who will work on both target communities (Kasserine and Kairouan) and report to the Search Project Manager. S/he will lead on liaising with relevant partners and key stakeholders in the different project locations, working hand-in-hand with the Design, Monitoring and Evaluation (DME) Officer, the Finance and Admin Team, as well as the partner’s program staff. S/he will also assist the planning of project activities, coordinate activities led by the project’s local civil society partners, and lead on the development of activity and monthly reports for the donor.

This position requires frequent travel to project locations to maintain regular contact with key local stakeholders and ensure a smooth implementation of project activities.

Your contribution

The roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensure progress on all activities, including research activities, liaising with key local stakeholders, project partners and external consultants as required.
• Conduct regular field visits, attending different project activities to ensure their quality, and communicating with the key local stakeholders to create/maintain trust and engagement.
• Conduct regular meetings with DME team to ensure the quality of the CAP assessment.
• Participate in regular coordination meetings with the project team and facilitate coordination meetings with local civil society partners.
• Draft activity reports as well as monthly narrative reports for the donor, in compliance with Search and donor requirements and in collaboration with the Project Manager.
• Prepare tracking documents for meetings, and update tracking tools regularly.
• Maintain regular written and oral reporting to the Project Manager on project progress.
• Support the administrative and logistical arrangements for the implementation of project activities.
• Compile site visit and activity reports throughout project implementation to monitor progress of activities and highlight results, challenges, any deviations from projected work plans, and successes.
• Assist the project team with other tasks as needed.

As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key duties.

Please note that the position is based in Tunis and covering Kasserine and Kairouan.

As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key duties.

Duration:

initial 6 month contract (CDD), extendable, with immediate start date.