Field Office Director

Organization:

The Carter Center

Location:

Tunisia (Tunis)

Contact Information:

Sarah Johnson

Email:

cartercentertunisia@gmail.com

Description:

The Carter Center is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering; it seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.

The Center is seeking highly-qualified applicants for the position of Field Office Director to manage the Center's planned observation mission of the Tunisian Constituent Assembly elections anticipated in July 2011. Pending funding, this independent contract position is initially assigned for 5 months, with possible further extension.

Applicants should have a minimum of 5-7 years of senior level experience implementing election observation missions, democracy and governance or human rights programming, ideally in the Middle East/North Africa region or comparable countries in transition. Knowledge of program design and demonstrated management experience is essential. Professional level French or Arabic language capacity required. The position requires relocation to Tunisia in April 2011. Salary is commensurate with experience.

The successful candidate will possess strong program and personnel management skills, and an ability to work effectively leading a diverse team. S/he is highly organized, able to work under pressure and tight deadlines when necessary, and possesses strong writing and communication skills. A positive attitude and competence with computer applications required.

Primary responsibilities will include:

• Represent The Carter Center in Tunisia via-a-vis government officials, electoral authorities, political party representatives, the international diplomatic and donor community, NGO and civil society leaders, and other key stakeholders.
• Design and manage the Center's planned electoral observation activities. Contribute to strategic planning of the electoral observation and political monitoring program in Tunisia. Manage all aspects of project implementation and strategic workplan.
• Provide analysis and advice to the Carter Center on the political and electoral environment in Tunisia, and draft Carter Center press releases and public statements, and project reports as necessary in consultation with Atlanta staff.
• Oversee logistics for training and deployment of international election observers considering the safety/security issues, relative country-wide representation, communication strategies and other issues.
• Direct and supervise expatriate staff, local staff, observers and other consultants in conjunction with program management. As needed, oversee daily operations, including equipment rental and acquisition; recruitment, hiring, and capacity building of local staff members.
• Allocate field office project funds in accordance with budget limitations and donor contract regulations. Supervise field office financial reporting to ensure appropriate management and monitoring of field office operational funds.
• Other program design and implementation duties, as needed.

TO APPLY:

Please send cover letter, CV, contract requirements, and list of references:

Sarah Johnson
The Carter Center
453 Freedom Parkway
Atlanta, Georgia 30307
E-mail: cartercentertunisia@gmail.com

Deadline for submissions:

April 12, 2011

Qualification:

Applicants should have a minimum of 5-7 years of senior level experience implementing election observation missions, democracy and governance or human rights programming, ideally in the Middle East/North Africa region or comparable countries in transition. Knowledge of program design and demonstrated management experience is essential. Professional level French or Arabic language capacity required. The position requires relocation to Tunisia in April 2011. Salary is commensurate with experience.

The successful candidate will possess strong program and personnel management skills, and an ability to work effectively leading a diverse team. S/he is highly organized, able to work under pressure and tight deadlines when necessary, and possesses strong writing and communication skills. A positive attitude and competence with computer applications required.