Hivos is hiring a
Program Scope:Tunisia, Lebanon and Jordan
Reports to: Regional Director, MENA
Location: Lebanon or Tunisia
Hours: 36 hours per week
Availability: As soon as possible
Deadline: 8 October 2023
ABOUT HIVOS AND SHARAKA FOR INCLUSIVE CLIMATE ACTION
Hivos is an international development organization guided by humanist values. Together with citizens and their organizations, we aim to contribute towards just, inclusive and life sustaining societies where people have equal access to opportunities, rights and resources. We work in partnership with others in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Latin America on three impact areas: Civic Rights in a Digital Age; Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and Climate Justice. Our approach is solution driven, and we build wider movements for change by amplifying and connecting voices.
The MENA region, which continues to suffer from political and economic unrest, is one of the most vulnerable regions negatively impacted by climate change. However, the MENA region receives the lowest share of international climate finance. Limited funds are also unjustly distributed and do not respond to local needs, emphasizing the lack of inclusive governance and unified efforts to respond to the climate crisis in the region.
To tackle this issue, the SharaKa for inclusive Climate Action Project aims to work with civil society and media in Jordan, Lebanon and Tunisia to influence and co-create just, inclusive and rights-based climate actions. Hivos, in partnership with Internews, Arab Reform Initiative and ARIJ (Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism), intends to enhance cooperation between civil society organizations in the MENA region working on climate justice. The aim is to increase the capacities and resources of media actors to enable them to provide meaningful, fact-based information on the climate crisis to the wider public, thereby increasing citizens’ resilience to climate change and influencing more inclusive climate mitigation measures.
The objectives of the project implemented in Lebanon, Tunisia and Jordan are: (1) Diverse CSOs and media collaborate to influence, co-create and contribute to inclusive climate policies and reforms at national, regional and global levels; (2) Citizens are well-informed and have access to transparent and credible information on climate issues and actions; and (3) CSOs and media outlets are protected by safety and security mechanisms, networks and coordinated alliances.
Main goal of the position
The Project Manager will oversee the implementation of this project both strategically and operationally. The postholder is responsible for ensuring delivery of project results and for sound financial management & compliance, effective monitoring of partner implementation, stakeholder relationship management and upholding SharaKa’s values and principles. The PM manages and leads the project’s Steering Committee, which includes the Project Managers representing each consortium partner.
Overall, the PM is expected to provide strategic guidance & promote teamwork across the consortium towards fulfilment of project goals. The postholder is responsible for operational & strategic relationship and contract management with the donor. In addition, PM must be able to promote and represent Hivos MENA’s Climate Justice and Civic Rights agenda in professional fora, both internal and external.
Your responsibilities:
Project Management and Accountability:
Representation, Networking, Positioning and Advocacy:
Program Design and Business Development
Other:
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What We Offer
We offer a one year commitment in stimulating work environment in a professional international organization with very dedicated staff. We offer a national contract based on Hivos local labor conditions, with remuneration commensurate with the experience and expertise. Contract renewable depending on performance and funding.
For Tunisia-based applicants specifically:
Until the conclusion of Hivos’ registration as a foreign NGO in Tunisia, this position will be hosted at Al Bawsala, a Tunisian non-profit association. Upon the conclusion of Hivos’ registration in Tunis, Hivos intends to transfer the employee’s contract under Hivos.
Want to apply?
Please apply by 08 October 2023. Both a letter of motivation and resume/CV in PDF format need to be submitted in English.
Candidates are highly encouraged to provide a clear track record in their CV and description in cover letter that matches the requirements of the position elaborated above.
Hivos reserves the right to close the position before the application deadline if a suitable candidate is identified. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible.