Basic Job Information

Job Summary

Democracy International is seeking to hire a Project Officer for NASSEEJ Project. This position is open to Tunisian nationals. 

NASSEEJ is partnering with and supporting Tunisian citizens to act on specific issues and effect change at the local, regional, and national levels to advance Tunisia’s development in diverse sectors. 

Responsibilities

The project officer shall undertake the following tasks:

Project Planning: 

• Collaborate with project managers or senior staff to develop project plans, objectives, and timelines. Assist in identifying project scope, goals, deliverables, and resources required.
• Provide support and supervision to local partners and CSOs to ensure effective and cost-sensitive planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the activities in the project areas.

Coordination and Communication: 

• Facilitate communication among team members, stakeholders, and other relevant parties. Ensure that project-related information is disseminated effectively to all involved parties.
• Build and maintain effective partnerships and networks with relevant technical groups, civil society groups, for effective implementation and scalability of the project;

Budgeting and Finance: Help in monitoring project budgets, expenses, and financial resources. 

Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including progress reports, meeting minutes, and project status updates.

Monitoring and Evaluation: Track project progress, milestones, and key performance indicators (KPIs). Assist in evaluating project outcomes and identifying areas for improvement.

Quality Assurance: Support the implementation of quality control measures to ensure project deliverables meet established standards and requirements.

Reporting: Prepare regular reports on project status, progress, and achievements for stakeholders and management.

Project Support: Provide administrative and logistical support to project teams, including scheduling meetings, organizing workshops, and arranging travel.

Compliance and Regulations: Ensure projects comply with Tunisian laws, USAID regulations, and DI organizational policies.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as business administration, project management, or a related discipline.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure.
• Team player with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

At least 5-year experience in an NGO environment, including experience in implementing projects .

Required experience in organizational capacity development

Experience working with local partners and CSOs in Tunisia.

Good communication skills and a positive attitude to teamwork;

Excellent organizational skills, including time management, ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure;

Excellent English and Arabic, both written and verbal;

Desirable

Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.

Be both self-confident and humble.

Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment

Reporting Requirements

The project officer will report to the Project Manager and will work closely with the regional coordinators.