Program Officer, Libya – PROGR002021-00001 149 views0 applications


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Peace is our commitment. The United States Institute of Peace represents the American people’s shared values and commitment to peace worldwide. We know that Peace is Security – it advances both U.S. and international security by preventing, managing, and mitigating violent conflict.

We are an independent, non-partisan institution and are actively engaged with peacebuilding efforts worldwide. Together we tackle the most challenging problems and hold fast to the possibility of a more peaceful world.

If you have a passion for making the world a better place and want to have a front-row seat on the world stage, USIP is the place for you.

JOB BRIEF

The Program Officer will be responsible for the management of the Strengthening Border Communities in Libya project and supporting all aspects of the USIP Libya Country Program, including partnership building and resource mobilization. The Program Officer will report to the Libya Country Manager and work closely with other colleagues across North Africa Team based in the Field and HQ offices.

This is a full-time position based in Tunis, Tunisia, with some international travel required. This position is open to American Expats and Third Country Nationals (TCN). Hiring for this position is contingent upon funding availability.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management & Oversight
* Develops, oversees, and monitors work plans and budget for all activities under the Strengthening Border Communities project, including research, trainings, and community-based initiatives.
* Ensures timely and adequate reporting to internal and external project stakeholders against the work plans, including articulate progress reports.
* Identifies risks and challenges to the ongoing project operations and activities and provides recommendations to country manager on mitigation strategies.
* Ensures systematic and effective monitoring, evaluation, and analysis of project implementation and impact, which may include field visits as appropriate.
* Manages day to day administrative matters for the project and ensures the integrity of financial and administrative operations in the project area through financial oversight.
* Directly supervises project staff and provides effective leadership.

Partnership building and resource mobilization for the project and overall program
* Builds and maintains solid relationships with key local, national, and international partners.
* Liaises regularly and forges close linkages with other USIP programs as well as international and national stakeholders concerned with or providing assistance on rule of law issues in Libya.
* Supports efforts to identify new programming opportunities in Libya and sufficient resource mobilization for the project in close coordination with senior management.
* Ensures high quality and timely reporting to government partners and donors involved in the project.
* Ensures the highest level of communication and cooperation with relevant USIP departments/divisions teams.
* Promotes USIP’s role as a thought leader on rule of law in Libya, ensuring appropriate levels of visibility and dissemination of USIP research and analysis.
* Supports efforts to represent USIP in internal and external events and to present achievement and research findings.
* Contributes to drafting of concept note and proposals.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) in international relations or related field.
* Six (6) or more years of related experience.
* Knowledge of Libya conflict and political dynamics required, and gender, peacebuilding, violent extremism VE and rule of law thematic expertise preferred.
* Prior experience working with security sector actors and youth preferred.
* Demonstrated project design, implementation, and monitoring, evaluation, and learning skills.
* Experience managing projects in coordination with teams based abroad and with local partners.
* Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
* Demonstrated research, analytic, and writing skills. Able to write effectively in a variety of formats and for a variety of audiences in English.
* Must have the ability to design and manage budgets.
* Must have strong collaboration skills; must have the ability to coordinate the input and priorities of multiple players.
* Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
* Fluency in English both written and oral.
* Fluency of Arabic would be a strong advantage

All USIP contract and employee positions are contingent upon the favorable completion of a suitability background investigation.

HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this position, please submit a complete application package consisting of:

  1. Completed employment application including titles, dates of hire and salary requirements.
  2. Cover letter
  3. Resume

For questions about this position please email [email protected]. Do not send resumes or attachments to this email address.

Only those applicants that are selected for further discussions will be contacted.

No Phone Calls. Interviews will be scheduled by appointment only.

USIP is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of USIP to offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, political affiliations or belief, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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0 USD Tunis CF 3201 Abc road Consultancy , 40 hours per week US Institute of Peace

Who We Are

Peace is our commitment. The United States Institute of Peace represents the American people’s shared values and commitment to peace worldwide. We know that Peace is Security – it advances both U.S. and international security by preventing, managing, and mitigating violent conflict.

We are an independent, non-partisan institution and are actively engaged with peacebuilding efforts worldwide. Together we tackle the most challenging problems and hold fast to the possibility of a more peaceful world.

If you have a passion for making the world a better place and want to have a front-row seat on the world stage, USIP is the place for you.

JOB BRIEF

The Program Officer will be responsible for the management of the Strengthening Border Communities in Libya project and supporting all aspects of the USIP Libya Country Program, including partnership building and resource mobilization. The Program Officer will report to the Libya Country Manager and work closely with other colleagues across North Africa Team based in the Field and HQ offices.

This is a full-time position based in Tunis, Tunisia, with some international travel required. This position is open to American Expats and Third Country Nationals (TCN). Hiring for this position is contingent upon funding availability.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management & Oversight * Develops, oversees, and monitors work plans and budget for all activities under the Strengthening Border Communities project, including research, trainings, and community-based initiatives. * Ensures timely and adequate reporting to internal and external project stakeholders against the work plans, including articulate progress reports. * Identifies risks and challenges to the ongoing project operations and activities and provides recommendations to country manager on mitigation strategies. * Ensures systematic and effective monitoring, evaluation, and analysis of project implementation and impact, which may include field visits as appropriate. * Manages day to day administrative matters for the project and ensures the integrity of financial and administrative operations in the project area through financial oversight. * Directly supervises project staff and provides effective leadership.

Partnership building and resource mobilization for the project and overall program * Builds and maintains solid relationships with key local, national, and international partners. * Liaises regularly and forges close linkages with other USIP programs as well as international and national stakeholders concerned with or providing assistance on rule of law issues in Libya. * Supports efforts to identify new programming opportunities in Libya and sufficient resource mobilization for the project in close coordination with senior management. * Ensures high quality and timely reporting to government partners and donors involved in the project. * Ensures the highest level of communication and cooperation with relevant USIP departments/divisions teams. * Promotes USIP’s role as a thought leader on rule of law in Libya, ensuring appropriate levels of visibility and dissemination of USIP research and analysis. * Supports efforts to represent USIP in internal and external events and to present achievement and research findings. * Contributes to drafting of concept note and proposals.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) in international relations or related field. * Six (6) or more years of related experience. * Knowledge of Libya conflict and political dynamics required, and gender, peacebuilding, violent extremism VE and rule of law thematic expertise preferred. * Prior experience working with security sector actors and youth preferred. * Demonstrated project design, implementation, and monitoring, evaluation, and learning skills. * Experience managing projects in coordination with teams based abroad and with local partners. * Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines. * Demonstrated research, analytic, and writing skills. Able to write effectively in a variety of formats and for a variety of audiences in English. * Must have the ability to design and manage budgets. * Must have strong collaboration skills; must have the ability to coordinate the input and priorities of multiple players. * Must have excellent interpersonal skills. * Fluency in English both written and oral. * Fluency of Arabic would be a strong advantage

All USIP contract and employee positions are contingent upon the favorable completion of a suitability background investigation.

HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this position, please submit a complete application package consisting of:

  1. Completed employment application including titles, dates of hire and salary requirements.
  2. Cover letter
  3. Resume

For questions about this position please email [email protected]. Do not send resumes or attachments to this email address.

Only those applicants that are selected for further discussions will be contacted.

No Phone Calls. Interviews will be scheduled by appointment only.

USIP is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of USIP to offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, political affiliations or belief, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.

2022-12-09

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