Project Officer – Social Cohesion-Danish Refugee Council Retour vers les opportunités

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Project Officer who will be working in the Social Cohesion sector and based in our office in Zarzis, Tunisia.

DRC and the Mixed Migration Centre (MMC) have been identified by UNDP as its potential implementing partner in charge of supporting the production of a contextualized diagnosis of (i) the existing pressures exerted on social cohesion and (ii) the governance and management capacities of civil society associations in the governorates of Medenine, Tataouine, and Gabes.

The project would represent the start-up phase of the Tarabot II initiative and would revolve around three main components and their inherent tasks described as follows:

• Facilitate a consultation process around the results of the social cohesion surveys in Tataouine and Gabes
• Advise on the priority capacity-building needs of civil society in Medenine, Tataouine, and Gabes
• Provide qualitative data on the impact of migration on social cohesion in Medenine, Tataouine, and Gabes

The position is subject to funding confirmation.

About the job

In close coordination with the Program Coordinator, the program officer will

• Ensure efficient and effective program implementation while following the budget and work plan
• Facilitate the consultation process around the results of the social cohesion surveys led by UNDP in Tataouine, Medenine, and Gabes.
• Supporting the execution of the second and third components of the project.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have

• Minimum 2-3 years of civil society grants management experience.
• Proven work experience in social cohesion, migration, peacebuilding, and/or youth development.
• Solid understanding of the local context in south Tunisia.
• Strong facilitation skills.
• Professional fluency in English, French, and Arabic is required.
• Strong reporting and presentation skills.
• Master’s degree in international development, social science, civil society, law, political science, or a related field. Or a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields with at least 4 years of working experience in similar protection positions.

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.

Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.

Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.

Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.

Demonstrating integrity: You uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment.

We offer

Contract length: 5 months

Band: H

Duty station: Zarzis, Tunisia

Start date: March, 2023

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: Sunday, February 19th, 2023.

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.