The Organisation
The United States Institute of Peace is an independent national institute, founded by Congress and dedicated to the proposition that a world without violent conflict is possible, practical, and essential for U.S. and global security. USIP pursues this vision on the ground in conflict zones, working with local partners to prevent conflicts from turning to bloodshed and to end it when they do. The Institute provides training, analysis, and other resources to people, organizations, and governments working to build peace.
To learn more about USIP programs, go to www.usip.org
USIP Values
These are the values we expect each USIP staff to live up to in their work and in their interactions with their colleagues.
- Commitment
- Respect
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Openness
Major Duties & responsibilities
The North Africa Project Assistant will:
- Provide effective logistical and administrative support for the successful implementation of program projects and activities occurring throughout the North Africa. This includes, but is not limited to: contract submission, document preparation for payments, vendor contacts, preparation of event budgets;
- Support the Alliance of Tunisian Facilitators (ATF) project, reporting to the ATF Project Officer;
- Coordinate project expenditures and disbursements following approval from the Project Officers;
- Coordinate project-related meetings, events, etc.;
- Plan project-related travel for Washington-based and local USIP staff in the Middle East and North Africa for the ATF project;
- Prepare and disseminate timely project related, programmatic and financial reports to the North Africa Program Management Team, USIP-DC and to other entities as appropriate;
- Update program databases and documents as necessary to ensure the knowledge management of USIP’s programs;
- Make appointments, attend meetings, and take notes as needed;
- Work closely with the regional and in-country administrative and logistical team;
- Support the Regional Security Coordinator with local security updates, and maintain a high level of security awareness at all times; and
- Perform other duties as needed.
Post Conditions
- Working hours: Full time (40 hours/week)
- Location: Based in Tunis, Tunisia
- Salary & Conditions: According to USIP Salary scale and HR policy and conditions in Tunisia
- Reporting line: NA Project Officer
- Starting date: As soon as possible