Project Coordinator – TUNISIA At COOPERMONDO

COOPERMONDO is recruiting a Project Coordinator to join its operations in Tunisia. The position will last 26 months. Contract type: To be defined. Application deadline: October 20, 2025.

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Position: Project Coordinator – International Cooperation
Project: FASSA-Agro-Sustainable Supply Chains for Food Security
Place of work: Tunisia (Regions: Jendouba, Kairouan, Mahdia) / Remote
Contract duration: 26 months
Expected start date: as soon as possible

Context

Coopermondo, an NGO within the Confcooperative network, is committed to promoting the cooperative model as a tool for sustainable, inclusive, and participatory development. As part of a multi-year cooperation program in Tunisia, Coopermondo is responsible for implementing the FASSA project as a partner.

Fassa is the ancestral name in Tunisian dialect for one of the country’s most widespread forage crops. The FASSA – Sustainable Agri-Food Supply Chains for Food Security project was born from the capitalization of the experiences and expertise of COSPE, ATAE, Shanti, UNFT, and COOPERMONDO to provide an integrated and effective response to the need for a transition to sustainable agricultural and socio-economic development models in the Tunisian regions of Jendouba, Kairouan, and Mahdia. The initiative contributes to food security in Tunisia (Nutrition) by promoting access to sufficient and safe nutrition (SDG 2.1), through agro-ecological interventions that support the environment by strengthening land resilience (Aid to the environment) and thus preventing natural disasters (DDR), through participatory processes that make communities protagonists of change (Participatory Development), and by placing women at the center of the process of safeguarding food security and sovereignty, as drivers of change (Gender Equality).

The project is funded by AICS (Italian Agency for Development Cooperation) and is led by Cospe.

Position Objective

The Project Coordinator will be responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the activities planned to achieve Coopermondo’s direct actions, ensuring consistency with the program’s overall strategy and in close collaboration with local and institutional partners and the Coopermondo team.

Main responsibilities and functions

Coordinate the implementation of Coopermondo’s specific actions according to the approved operational plan, ensuring compliance with timelines and budget.
Manage relationships with local partners, prison authorities, public institutions, cooperatives, and civil society organizations.
Participate in the drafting of the Participatory Value Chain Study and
potential of supply chains
Promote and support the creation or strengthening of cooperatives, promote a gender-sensitive approach in the cooperative sector
Oversee the development and delivery of training courses (life skills, technical, and cooperative) for beneficiaries.
Identify market opportunities and support the development of sustainable business plans.
Support the technical and structural strengthening of cooperative initiatives and the promotion of the forage crop and dairy product supply chains [production, processing, sales and consumption]
Monitor and evaluate the results achieved, preparing narrative and technical reports according to the program guidelines.
Ensure compliance with the principles of inclusion, gender equity, and human rights protection in all activities.
Coordinate Coopermondo’s local project staff and manage specific technical consultancy.
Maintain ongoing and effective coordination with Desk Italia to define project strategies and operational plans.

Requirements required

Training

Degree in socio-economic disciplines, international cooperation, development, political science or similar.

Professional experience

At least 3 years of experience in international cooperation projects, preferably in African contexts.
Specific experience in:
- Socio-economic inclusion and job reintegration projects
- Development of social entrepreneurship and cooperatives
- I work with vulnerable populations, particularly women and/or detention settings
Ability to manage multicultural teams and coordinate partners.

Technical skills

Good knowledge of cooperative dynamics and social entrepreneurship.
Skills in planning, budgeting, M&E (monitoring and evaluation).
Excellent report writing skills (narrative and technical).
Knowledge of the main participatory and inclusive methodologies.

Language skills

Excellent knowledge of Italian and French (minimum level required: B2/C1).

Transversal skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and networking abilities.
Intercultural sensitivity and a strong focus on inclusion.
Proactivity, autonomy and results orientation.
Ability to manage complex situations with resilience.

Contractual conditions

International cooperation contract in accordance with the Italian regulatory framework.
Monthly allowance commensurate with experience.
Insurance coverage (health and accident).
Flights, visas, and mission expenses covered according to Coopermondo policy.

Application procedure

Please send your updated CV (max 3 pages) with signed authorization to process personal data and a cover letter by October 20, 2025 to: candidature@coopermondo.it Subject: Application for Project Coordinator TUNISIA

How to apply

https://www.coopermondo.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/TDR-_-CP-tunisia_FASSA.pdf