المعهد الأمريكي للسلام (مساعد مشروع) العمل في تونس

Project Assistant, Libya - PROJE01289-00001

JOB from US Institute of Peace

Closing date: 07 Dec 2018

THE ORGANIZATION

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

We are a nonpartisan institute chartered by Congress to tackle the world’s toughest problems. Working in conflict zones around the world, our staff advise and support community leaders, government officials, and the military – to promote knowledge and practices that prevent, mitigate and resolve violent conflict. To learn more about USIP programs and job openings go to https://www.usip.org/about/careers. The Institute is headquartered in Washington DC with staff working in 22 different countries, at any given time up to 20% of the staff could be deployed working in the field.

JOB BRIEF

The Project Assistant, based in Tunisia, will be responsible for supporting USIP’s capacity building and dialogue projects in Libya, including liaising with field staff and local partners. Supports budget and contract management activities. Provides day-to-day administrative support for the program. Handles heavy reporting duties for internal and external stakeholders for these projects and provides support to monitoring and evaluation activities.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Libya Project Assistant will:

Provide effective logistical and administrative support for the successful implementation of program projects and activities for the Libya Team, especially reconciliation dialogue projects. This includes, but is not limited to: contract submission, document preparation for payments, vendor contacts, and preparation of event budgets;
Write first drafts of project reports;
Coordinate project expenditures and disbursements following approval from Project Officers or other project team members;
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 Libya projects;
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.
QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in international relations required. A major in Middle East studies and Master’s Degree preferred.
One (1) or more years related business or administrative experience to become familiar with general personnel practices, accounting and budgeting principles and coordination of major office activities required.
Strong working knowledge of the Middle East required, with demonstrated enthusiasm for subject matter. Knowledge of Libya preferred.
Excellent writing and editing skills are required.
Knowledge of Arabic is preferred.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team; proactive attitude; excellent organizational skills; flexibility; strong attention to detail.
Familiarity with standard office software, as well as research experience and use of tools like Lexis-Nexis.
Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
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 by October 31, 2018 consisting of:

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

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, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, political affiliations or belief, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this position, please use the following URL:
https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=36bac3e08eb5dec079e02a0afcf70b01

Job ID: #2865523
Career Categories: Administration/Finance
Country: Tunisia
City: Tunis
Years Of Experience: 0-2 years
Job Type: Consultancy

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