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Globethics is an international non-governmental organisation working for ethical leadership through higher education and global engagement. Registered in Geneva, Switzerland, as an independent, not-for-profit foundation with an international Board, and affiliated centres across the globe, Globethics seeks to be inclusive of diverse cultural, religious, philosophical, and humanist ethical wisdoms, and to be the bridge between the different worldviews on ethical issues.

Globethics aims to equip individuals and institutions for ethical thinking, decision-making and action through higher education and policy engagement from cross-cultural and global perspectives. To achieve this goal, Globethics:

• Empowers and equips students and professionals through higher education, including executive education programmes in ethics (as an accredited provider of online courses);
• Develops and spreads knowledge about applied ethics through networking, collaborative research, publications and open-access resources via the leading free online library on ethics;
• Supports ethical standard setting and implementation for institutional development; and
• Engages with policymakers on the international, national, regional and local governmental level, and with higher education institutions, in multi-stakeholder academic and policy dialogues on global issues for transformative ethical leadership.

We are looking for a Regional Manager to be responsible for the development of Globethics’ activities and projects in Tunisia, for its newly established MENA regional centre. The appointee would work closely with the Head Office in Geneva, Switzerland and with the strategic guidance of the MENA Regional Consul based in Tunisia, under the direction of the Globethics Executive. They would also collaborate with the Globethics centres in other countries and would have the opportunity to gain insight into and contribute to the work of an international NGO. We are looking for a flexible, reliable, and motivated team player.

The Mandate holder in their role as Regional Manager has cross-functional responsibilities and works in close collaboration with the Regional Consul.

Main Tasks

• Assisting the Regional Consul and ensuring the follow-up of activities and engagements
• Coordinating, and organising meetings and appointments with minutes writing and activities
• Managing routine office correspondence
• Maintaining hard copy and electronic filing system
• Managing and maintaining office supplies and liaison with suppliers
• Updating and maintaining the database of address, mailing, contact and programme information
• Assisting with preparing documents, reports, and correspondence
• Assisting with event planning and implementation
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and requirements

• Valid Tunisian work and residence status/permit
• University graduate degree or equivalent
• Strong interest in and understanding of ethics, the Globethics vision, mission and values and the Globethics Strategy 2023-2027
• Minimum of three years experience and proven ability in the non-profit/education sector/s in project applications and management, managerial experience a plus
• Proven stakeholder management skills, ability to work collaboratively in a team and proactively cultivate relationships with a diverse range of partners
• Strong administrative, project management and organisational skills, initiative and ability to think creatively
• Good knowledge of computers, office programmes and the internet
• Excellent oral, writing, communication, and presentation skills
• Fluent in English, French and Arabic
• Availability and ability to travel.

The Regional Manager is a manager-level position reporting to the Deputy Executive Director and working with the MENA Tunisia Regional Consul and the international team.

We offer: good working conditions with a friendly and committed team. Remuneration for the post is determined in accordance with the position, experience, and work location, based on the organisation’s rates.
Location: Tunisia.
Application deadline and process: 30 November 2023 - candidates are invited to apply with a letter of motivation and their CV, featuring nationality(s), location, contact details, diplomas/qualifications and three references, one of which should be from the candidate’s professional context. The application is to be submitted, in one PDF file (motivation letter followed by the CV – with the file name format: Name_Surname_GE_MENA_Tunisia_Manager), by email to jobs@globethics.net, adding in the email subject: GE MENA Tunisia Manager.
Start date: 15 December 2023 or as agreed.