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We are Searchers.
We are over 700 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

Search for Common Ground’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. Search works in Tunisia to help members of Tunisian society to address conflicts and differences constructively through cooperation and dialogue. Search-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, Search-Tunisia has four main strategic objectives: (i) Promoting Peace Education; (ii) Fostering non-violent social dialogue; (iii) Enhancing participatory and inclusive governance; and (vi) Transforming Violent Extremism in Tunisia. More information about our Tunisia program can be found here .

We are searching for…

A professional, motivated, and creative Program Associate to join the Tunisia team. The Program Associate will provide support to Search’s activities under the Ma3an project. The Program Associate is a member of the Search Ma3an team and will work to support the Ma3an project in terms of grants management, reporting, project-related communications, and program implementation. The position holder will work closely with Search Ma3an team members and other staff based in Tunisia and in Washington D.C. The position reports to the Team Leader. This opening is for a full-time position and is available immediately.

More about the Ma3an program: the Ma3an program aims to increase the capacity of communities to withstand political, social, and economic stresses and shocks by achieving the objectives of 1) strengthened community resilience, 2) mitigated community vulnerabilities, and 3) improve the capacity of Tunisian partners to sustain and replicate the model. Ma3an will spur 30 of Tunisia’s most vulnerable communities to action and generate sustainable resources for development in areas that are vulnerable to instability. Together with USAID/Tunisia’s programs in accountability, decentralization, and youth entrepreneurship (i.e., TADAEEM and Mashrou3i), Ma3an will consolidate democratic progress while fostering social cohesion in target areas.

Your contribution

The roles and responsibilities include:

Grants Management (40%)

• Work with Program Manager, technical team and Country Director to produce donor reports, ensuring results-oriented focus and quality reporting.
• Review deliverables content and language to ensure quality control before submission to donor and Prime.
• Produce communications materials on Ma3an program activities and events for public distribution.

  Ability to assist the Ma3an Team Leader and technical team in programmatic support tasks – such as reporting, communications, deliverables contents and language review – when needed.

• Prepare meeting materials including drafting agendas, recording meeting minutes and maintain records in the Ma3an Folder.

Program implementation (40%)

• Support the Search Ma3an team in drafting and reviewing concept notes for Search Ma3an activities, based on Search’s Scope of Work under the Ma3an project.
• Support the implementation of the Ma3an project, including liaising with partners, working with participants, and documenting results.
• Travel within Tunisia to provide support when needed
• Represent Search at events and meetings when needed.

Special Support (20%)

Support recruitment of staff and consultants by assisting the technical team in drafting Terms of Reference and other steps of recruitment as needed.

Provide general logistical support as required for Ma3an workshops, trainings, and events.

Be engaged in the continuing development of the organization, its mission, and its staff

Implement special projects as assigned

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.