Chief of Party, Civil Society Activity in Tunisia

Job opportunity with an upcoming USAID-funded program in Tunisia

Apply as soon as possible, but no later than July 17, 2022

East-West Management Institute, Inc. (EWMI) invites applications from qualified candidates, nationals of Tunisia and international experts, for the Chief of Party position as part of EWMI’s proposal for an upcoming five-year USAID-funded Civil Society Activity (CSA) in Tunisia. CSA’s goal is to empower Tunisian citizens to act and advocate for specific issues and effect change at the local, regional, and national level in advancing Tunisia’s development and to build the legitimacy and sustainability of the civil society sector. CSA will achieve this goal through the following objectives: 1) Increase the engagement and agency of citizens to act and advocate for specific issues of public interest; 2) Strengthen the institutional capacity of civil society organizations to promote positive change on citizen and constituent priorities; and 3) Promote effective partnerships (intra-, inter-, and multi-sectoral) at local, regional, and national levels (e.g., government, civil society, citizens, citizens, private sector) to advance shared development objectives.

This is a long-term position based in Tunisia. Citizens or residents of Tunisia are encouraged to apply.

Required qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a senior management position with international donor-funded development programs related to civil society with demonstrated experience in leading teams to achieve development results.

Desired qualifications

• Master’s degree in political science, public administration, international relations, law, organizational development, or in relevant fields, or a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 15 years’ of relevant experience;
• Experience in Middle East/North Africa or regions at similar stages of economic development;
• Substantial knowledge of civil society organizational development strategies, including strong successful experience in organizational development approaches and fostering relationships with local counterparts;
• Substantial experience advancing civil society development in politically sensitive environments;
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills related to activity management, including activity planning and performance management, motivating and supervising team efforts, and financial and personnel management;
• Demonstrated effectiveness in developing and maintaining professional relationships with host country counterparts in government, civil society, and the private sector;
• Proficiency in spoken and written English required; proficiency in French and/or Arabic required.

About EWMI: Founded in 1988 as an independent, not-for-profit organization, EWMI promotes the rule of law, civil society, and free market systems globally.