Project Manager-Institut Arabe des Droits de l’Homme عودة إلى الفرص

Type of contract: Tunisian National Contract

Location: Tunis with regular visits to different Tunisian governorates

Duration: One-year renewable based on the performance 

Starting date: October 2021

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: 

Community Media for Social Change-CMSC project funded by MEPI, addresses the structural weaknesses, resource constraints, limited technical and managerial skills and organizational capacity that are negatively impacting the healthy growth of the Tunisian media and public spheres, with a focus on the local radio sector.

CMSC pools knowledge and insights derived from prior local media and radio projects and programming with the primary objective to train, support, and promote the professionalization of a new cadre of local news radio station journalists, producers, managers, and administrative and technical staff, thereby contributing to an informed citizenry whose public discourse can actively shape public policy on both local and national stages. The scope of work is cross-national, with a particular focus on training youth, women, and marginalized communities through a decentralized approach, meaning that most of the activities proposed herein will take place in underdeveloped regions across Tunisia, thereby facilitating greater mobility among our beneficiaries, the provision of greater access to experiential learning, and a greater potential for healthy competition, networking, and collaboration within and between local radio associations over the longer term.

Reporting to the AIHR Executive Director, the Project Manager contributes to the implementation of the AIHR mandate and strategic plan. He/she ensures optimal quality and impact of the project by means of a delegation system with appropriate control mechanisms. With all AIHR managers, he/she shares responsibility for the sound management and effective functioning of the regional organization. 

The Project Manager will oversee leading CMSC consortium in the common implementation of the project with other Tunisian partners.

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

• Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan 
• Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
• Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements
• Track project costs to meet budget
• 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  and report on project progress and adjust as needed
• Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement

Position Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in development field or other related areas, previous experience with international NGOs is a plus 
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
• Proven ability to report the project in strategic manner
• Previous experience in Radio and Journalism is preferable 
• Fluency in Arabic, English, French and is required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• 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