Job Identification : 11640

Rentals : Tunisia

Posting Date : 06/22/2023, 06:20 AM

Apply Before : 07/06/2023, 06:20 AM

Job Schedule : Full time

Agency : UNDP

Grade : NB3

Vacancy Type : National Personnel Service Agreement

Practice Area : Governance

Office : Regional Bureau for Arab States

Contract Duration : 1 Year

Education & Work Experience : Bachelor’s Degree – 4 year ( s ) experience OR High School certificate- 7 year ( s ) experience

Required Languages : Good command of Arabic and French required

Vacancy Timeline

2 Weeks

Job Description

Background

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•  Project Description

The persistence of factors favoring violent extremism in Tunisia continues to pose a latent risk to public security, the political process as well as the post-COVID-19 economic recovery. The decline in the security threat, however, makes it possible to envisage State intervention beyond a strictly repressive dimension to prioritize preventive solutions complementary to efforts to combat terrorism. From 2018 to 2021, the first phase of the project devoted a holistic approach to Preventing Violent Extremism ( PEV ) through a strategic partnership with the National Commission for Combating Terrorism ( CNLCT ). Strengthening the institutional positioning and opening up to societal actors of the CNLCT are among the major achievements of this first phase,completed with the review process of the National Strategy to Combat Extremism and Terrorism ( SNLCET ) by promoting an integrated prevention vision that is sensitive to transversal priorities such as respect for human rights.

Capitalizing on these achievements, this new phase of the ( 2022-2025 ) project is based on three pillars: Institutional development – By contributing to the strengthening of the capacities of the CNLCT for strategic programming and systematic monitoring of the implementation of the SNLCET, the project aims to promote a better balance between preventive measures and repressive response to violent extremism, including through the strengthening of inter-ministerial coordination in the implementation of the SNLCET, in particular with the Ministry of the Interior.

Societal commitment – In addition to funding local initiatives to strengthen social cohesion, the project aims to support a process of structuring the partnership between civil society and the CNLCT in the context of consultations and monitoring of the execution of the SNLCET.

Production and enhancement of knowledge – To cope with the evolving nature of the phenomenon, the project aims to facilitate the production of advanced knowledge, specific to the context and sensitive to the gender dimension, as well as their promotion to inform ENP strategies and interventions.

Concretely, the project aims to structure and support the action of Tunisian institutions and civil society to strengthen social cohesion, citizen security, respect for their rights, and confidence in the institutions necessary for the consolidation of the democratic transition and the economic recovery of the country.

2- Scope of Work

Under the supervision of the Main Technical Advisor ( CTP ), the Associate in Partnership with Civil Society will be responsible for supporting the project in the efficient and effective organization of its activities specifically in collaboration with Tunisian civil society, ensuring adaptation to context, maximization of impact and learning. Specifically, the following results are expected :

•  Effective coordination is ensured with the national and local associations involved in the project, including with the institutional partner, the CNLCT;
•  The capacities of the partner associations of the project in the field of the ENP are strengthened for a better control of their share of the theme;
•  Civil society associations contribute in a substantial way to the development, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of the National Strategy to Combat Extremism and Terrorism ;
•  The results and effects of the ENP interventions of the project partner associations are documented and analyzed, making it possible to capitalize on experiences and good practices.

To this end, he / she will be responsible for ensuring, among other things, the following tasks: Organizing and executing the activities of the Taraboten project partnerships with civil society

– specifically related to product 2 of the project

•  Under the supervision of the CTP and in close collaboration with the expert.e nationale in ENP, contribute to the definition and implementation of a project partnership strategy with civil society in the field of ENP, at national and local levels;
•  Participate in the mobilization of civil society organizations likely to develop synergies with the project at national and local levels;
•  Support the definition and financing of specific ENP actions in the territory in accordance with UNDP procedures and in line with the National Strategy to Combat Terrorism and Extremism and in collaboration with the CNLCT;
•  Monitor the ENP activities of the civil society and the proper management of financing agreements in accordance with UNDP procedures ;
•  Contribute to communication and coordination between the project and civil society partners at national and local levels and verify reporting by associations;
•  Support collaboration between the project partner associations and representatives of public authorities, in particular the CNLCT;
•  Support the commitment of civil society in monitoring the implementation of SNLCET ;
•  Support the strengthening of the capacities of associative actors in terms of ENP.

Support the programming and execution of other activities of the Tarabot project which could involve collaborations with civil society – specifically to products 1, 3 and 4 of the project

•  In close collaboration with the CTP, contribute to the development of guide lines which define a framework for collaboration between CNLCT and civil society ;
•  In close collaboration with the CTP and the national expert in ENP, support the engagement of civil society organizations in collaboration with the Ministry of the Interior, at national and local level, through local security committees;
•  In close collaboration with the project analyst, support the participation of civil society in the production and enhancement of knowledge through research initiatives and project analysis;
•  Support the project monitoring and evaluation manager in the documentation and analysis of the results of the project’s ENP actions and its partner associations;
•  Ensure the’archiving of documentation relating to associative partners.

Transverse support the work of the team and the good execution of the project

•  Actively contribute to the team’s programming efforts;
•  Contribute to the establishment and consolidation of respectful and professional relationships within the team;
•  Participate in the drafting of conceptual notes, terms of reference and other technical documents, as well as in the proofreading of guides and studies;
•  Support the organization of project events ( meetings, workshops, seminars, training, etc. ) and participate in logistical arrangements;
•  Contribute to the preparation of the project team’s field missions as well as partners;
•  Attend study days ( conferences, seminars, expert symposium.es, etc. ) on violent extremism in Tunisia, and provide a report to the project team;
•  Ensure respect for principles of gender sensitivity and sensibility to conflict in the design and execution of any project activity.

3- Institutional Arrangement

The partner in the partnership with civil society is under the direct supervision of the main technical adviser of the ( CTP ) project

Competencies

•  Competencies

Core

Achieve Results:

LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, deliver quality work by deadline

Think Innovatively:

LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas / known risks, is pragmatic problem solvent, makes improvements

Learn Continuously:

LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, lessons from mistakes, asks for feedback

Adapt with Agility:

LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handle ambiguity / uncertainty, is flexible

Act with Determination:

LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confidant

Engage and Partner:

LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion / Understanding towards others, forms positive relationships

Enable Diversity and Inclusion:

LEVEL 1: Appreciate / respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confrontation discrimination

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies ( insert up to 7 competencies )

Thematic Area

Name

Definition

Business Management

& Strategy

Strategic

Thinking

Ability to develop effective strategies and prioritized plans in line with UNDP ’ objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, potential risks and opportunities; linking the vision to reality on the ground, and creating tangible solutions.

Effective

Decision

Making

Ability to take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one’s authority, area of expertise and resources

General ( across the functions )

Event planning and execution

Ability to plan, manage and execute of public and private events to ensure that they support and amplify individual communications and advocacy initiatives, as well as UNDP’s overall brand and mandate.

Business

Management

Project

Management

Ability to plan, organize, priority and control resources,

procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals

Risk Management

Ability to identify and organize action around mitigating and proactively managing risks

Operations Management

Ability to effectively plan, organization, and oversee the Organization’s business processes in order to convert its assets into the best results in the most efficient manner.

Management budget

Finance

Ability to support budgetary aspects of work planning process, drawing and management of team budgets

Administration & Operation

Events management ( including retreats, trainings and meetings )

Ability to manage events, including coming identification, accommodation, logistics, catering, transportation, and cash disbursements, etc.

Required Skills and Experience

Min. Academic Education

Hold a Master’s degree or License ( LMD ) system in social, political, economic or other relevant field or a

finalized secondary school diploma / Baccalaureate

Min. years of relevant Workexperience

At least 4 years of professional experience in civil society and / or in collaboration with civil society for holders of a master’s degree or license / 7 years of experience for holders of a finalized secondary school diploma / Baccalaureate.

At least one proven experience in monitoring associative projects ;

Required skills and competencies

Proven knowledge of the themes linked to the ENP and social cohesion in Tunisia ;

Demonstrate very good listening skills and interpersonal skills; Ability to work in a team ;

Good knowledge of IT tools ( Word, Excel, Power Point, Emailsous environment Microsoft ).

Desired additional skills and competencies

Project management skills, and monitoring and evaluation; Skills in dialogue facilitation ;

Knowledge of target regions ( south-east, center-west, urban periphery of Tunis )

Strong organizational capacities and attention to the form and results of activities ;

Knowledge of UNDP procedures.

An experience of collaboration with the CNLCT would be an asset.

Required Language ( s ) ( at

workinglevel )

Good command of Arabic and French required.

Level of English running in desired professional context.

•  Travel:

Displacement within the country

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