Program Development Specialist – TUNIS At Handicap International – Humanity & Inclusion

Handicap International / Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial international solidarity association, which intervenes in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflicts and disasters. Working alongside disabled and vulnerable people, she acts and testifies to meet their essential needs and improve their living conditions. It is committed to promoting respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. Since its creation in 1982, HI has implemented development programs in more than 59 countries and intervenes in many emergency situations. Today we have a budget of around 230 million euros, with 4755 employees worldwide.

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CONTEXT :

The Maghreb Regional program includes Tunisia and Morocco.

It has an annual budget of around 3.5 million euros, distributed between different projects implemented in the two countries which concern various themes such as mental health, rehabilitation, reduction of armed violence, inclusive education , socio-economic integration, disability care, etc. This program thus implements development cooperation, humanitarian aid and reduction of armed violence projects intended to improve the living conditions of people with disabilities and people belonging to other vulnerable groups, in particular women, children, and migrants.

The position is based in Tunis, with travel to other countries (travel conditions permitting).

YOUR MISSION :

Challenges for the position in 2024:

Active prospective research for co-financing to be provided for the various ongoing projects (IDMEJ projects (inclusive governance – Tunisia), DEFIS (social inclusion – Tunisia), Dialogue (inclusive governance – Morocco)…)
Active research and support for mission teams to ensure the long-term development of the two missions Morocco and Tunisia in priority intervention sectors;
Training of teams (support and operational) on project writing processes through to the signing of financing contracts and partnership management
Continuing to improve the skills of the Grants and Program officer and the program communications manager
Definition and implementation of a regional communications strategy
Support for communication teams and agencies in communication and visibility around projects The mission of the Specialist

The Program Development Specialist will have the main objectives of:

Objective 1: Ensure the deployment, planning and updating of the Fundraising strategy in order to strengthen the strategic positioning of the regional program.

Objective 2: Ensure, in collaboration with the program director and head of mission, the management of donor and strategic partner relationships in terms of prospecting for new opportunities.

Objective 3: Coordinate the identification of opportunities, the development of project proposals and the negotiation and signing of financing and partnership contracts.

Objective 4: Ensure team capacity building on the project writing process, partnership management and donor rules.

Objective 5 : Manage the Grants and Program Officer in coordinating the process of developing project proposals until the signing of financing contracts and partnerships and the monitoring of donor contracts, in particular donor reporting.

Objective 6: Manage the Program Communication Officer in order to develop a regional communication strategy, internal communication tools and external visibility for donors and/or potential partners and/or the general public in compliance with donor and HI rules .

YOUR PROFILE :

You hold a Master’s degree in the field of development and humanitarian work;
You have 5 years of experience in developing humanitarian projects and prospecting donors;
You are able to negotiate and represent the organization internally and externally, and master mobilization techniques and partnership management;
You have excellent interpersonal, writing and coordination skills;
You demonstrate pragmatism and adaptation skills as well as resistance to stress
You are fluent in French and English, both spoken and written;

SPECIFICITIES/PARTICULARITIES OF THE POSITION:

No particular security constraints in Tunis. Living conditions in Tunisia are excellent and close to European standards. Travel is easy and a number of leisure activities are available (sport, outings, festivals, cultural visits, etc.).

TERMS :

At HI, the starting conditions match your commitment and are adapted to the context of your mission. Particular attention is paid to health issues and your personal situation: https://hi.org/fr/travailler-chez-hi

To find out about our integration and training course, and our mobility policy, click here: https://hi.org/fr/integration-developpement-des-competences-

International contract of 36 months starting ideally from 03/20/2024
The international contract allows social coverage adapted to the needs of each person
- Unemployment insurance levied only for EU nationals
- Retirement insurance
- Health coverage, repatriation, welfare covered by HI and the employee
Salary : from €2,757 gross/month depending on professional experience
Per diem : €502.95 net/month – paid in local currency on site
Paid leave : 25 days per year;
R&R : 1 day per month
Job :
- not accompanied :
Coverage of transport costs, visas and transport of your personal effects
Child allowance of €100 paid from 2 dependent children
- open to couples:
  - Coverage for the accompanying person of visa and travel costs, insurance if not covered
For a mission of more than 18 months: payment of an annual return home ticket
open to families : family package
- A child allowance of €100 paid from 2 dependent children
- Contribution to registration fees for school for children over 3 years old
- Health coverage for the whole family
- Coverage of transport costs, visas and transport of your personal effects