CSOs Coordinator

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ABOUT US:

I WATCH is a Tunisian watchdog organisation created after the revolution in 2011. I WATCH works mainly on two axes: transparency and corruption. I WATCH has been the official chapter of Transparency International in Tunisia since September 2019. I WATCH is made up of like-minded young professionals and motivated volunteers who, through their innovative work, are determined to tackle the problem of corruption and lack of transparency in both public and private sectors.

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He/she will be responsible for implementing various activities to support partner civil society organizations. Serving as the point of contact for our partners during their project implementations, He/she will assist partner organizations in crafting narrative reports and identifying their training needs. Additionally, he/she will conduct regular mapping missions to identify new partner CSOs. He/She will also focus on supporting partner CSOs in developing sustainability plans.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct mapping of the CSOs to identify potential partners
• Act as the project focal point for all CSOs, working to resolve any complaints or issues with the management of the organization
• Monitor CSO’s reports in collaboration with the Grants Manager and the Program manager
• Coordinate coaching missions and site visits to partner CSOs
• Coordinate the implementation of the various activities in relation with the CSO program, in close collaboration with the relevant staff members.
• Maintain a database of information related to CSO’s
• Help the CSOs in elaborating their narrative reports
• Identify and assess training needs for partner CSOs
• Review and advise on partner CSOs projects proposals
• Support partner CSOs in elaborating sustainable financial plans
• Insure reporting tasks regarding the CSO program

This job description is not incorporated into the employment contract. It is intended as a guide and should not be viewed as an inflexible specification as it may be varied from time to time in the light of strategic developments following discussions with the post holder. The post holder will be expected to work to agreed objectives, which should facilitate the achievements of the key responsibilities in accordance with the Performance Review process.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• University degree in Social Sciences, International relations, NGO management, management, business administration or any other related field. Economic or management studies are an asset for this role. 
• From 1 to 2 years of relevant experience working with local and/or international NGOs. Experience in developing financial plans is preferred. Freshly graduates are welcome to apply, should they have any volunteering experiences. 
• Strong presentation, writing and management skills
• Field based experience working with local CSO’s in the region
• Working flexible hours to engage partners in multiple regions
• Excellent inter-personal skills, and ability to maintain strong relationships
• Ability to travel across the country with frequent travel to El Kef. 
• Knowledge of the civic space actors in El Kef, or previous work in the region, is highly preferred for this position.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English. Good command of both Arabic and French.
• Commitment to I WATCH’s values and ways of working and to I WATCH’s objectives to promote transparency and anticorruption

Application deadline: 19-07-2024

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

I WATCH is striving to be an equal opportunities employer. The aim of this policy is to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favorable treatment on grounds such as race, color, nationality, or citizenship, ethnic or national origins, religion, sex or gender identity, marital status, age, disability, or health status, sexual orientation or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified. We actively encourage applications from all sections of the community.