Senior Governance CSO Technical Specialists – Tetra Tech Retour vers les opportunités

Tetra Tech International Development Services (http://www.tetratech.com/intdev) headquartered in Arlington, VA is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a potential Chief of Party position on a USAID funded program in Tunisia.

Project Description:

The purpose of the anticipated five-year, USAID-funded Tunisia Civil Society & Good Governance Activity is to facilitate a productive relationship between civil society and the Government of Tunisia, focusing on three key roles of civil society in a middle-income, democratic country: 1) advocacy/ campaigner (for example advocating for changes in existing laws to facilitate reforms), 2) watchdog (for example, monitoring of reforms and human rights issues), and 3) participant in global governance processes (for example, the open government partnership standards, advisory boards of investment funds, etc.). The program will work nationwide, differentiating between the capacity-building needs of smaller, regional NGOs, Associations, think-tanks and other types of local organizations and more developed, Tunis-based CSOs, creating linkages networks, and platforms for knowledge sharing, partnerships, and joint-action.

Senior Governance/CSO Technical Specialists

Senior Technical Specialists will provide technical and management support to activities within their field of expertise to achieve project outcomes. For each of the positions, the focus will be on engaging with and strengthening Tunis-based and regional civil society organizations (NGOs, Associations, Think Tanks, and other organizations).

Qualified applicants from Tunisia are highly encouraged to apply.

• Capacity Building/Institutional Strengthening Specialist:

Responsible for coordinating and implementing technical assistance to civil society organizations to improve internal management processes, work planning, proposal development, and other areas of focus. Ideal candidate will have experience implementing institutional assessments and designing and implementing capacity building programs and performance improvement plans.

• Advocacy/Campaigner Specialist:

Responsible for coordinating and implementing technical assistance to civil society organizations to enhance their advocacy and campaigning abilities, for example, advocating for changes in existing laws to facilitate reforms. Ideal candidate will have successful experience advocating for political changes and strong relations with the Tunisian government and civil society organizations.

• Watchdog Specialist:

Responsible for coordinating and implementing technical assistance to civil society organizations to enhance their role as government watchdogs, for example, in the monitoring of reforms and human rights issues. Ideal candidate will be familiar with Tunisian national law, international human rights, and have a history of government oversight activities.

• Global Governance Specialist:

Responsible for coordinating and implementing technical assistance to civil society organizations to enhance their participation in global governance practices. For example, the open government partnership standards, advisory boards of investment funds, or similar institutional bodies. The ideal candidate will have experience in navigating key legal, political and institutional frameworks in Tunisia as well as experience in liaising with the leading political and administration actors at a national and regional level.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees – 20,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.  Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in over 400 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer: EOE AA/M/F/Vets/Disability.