TERMS OF REFERENCE – PROJECT AND COMMUNICATION ASSISTANT (M/F) - HERITAS Project
Interreg NEXT Italy–Tunisia Programme 2021–2027
1. Purpose of the selection
As part of the implementation of the HERITAS cross-border project, co-financed by the European Union under the Interreg NEXT Italy–Tunisia Programme 2021–2027, ANIMED SARL plans to recruit a Project and Communication Assistant.
The HERITAS project, coordinated by CESIE ETS, aims to enhance tangible and intangible cultural heritage through participatory approaches and the creation of sustainable community-based tourism routes.
As the project’s Tunisian partner, ANIMED SARL wishes to recruit a Project and Communication Assistant responsible for supporting the operational coordination, technical monitoring and communication of the activities implemented within the framework of the project.
The position will help facilitate coordination between the ANIMED team, partners, experts and service providers, as well as ensure the visibility of the project, the documentation of their activities and the capitalisation of their results.
2. Main duties
Under the supervision of the project coordinator, the recruited person will have the following responsibilities:
- Support the planning, organisation and operational monitoring of project activities: workshops, training sessions, meetings, missions, visits and events;
- Update the project’s work plans, calendars, dashboards, indicators, contact lists and monitoring tools;
- Prepare meetings, draw up agendas, draft minutes and follow up on decisions and deadlines;
- Facilitate the flow of information with ANIMED’s partners and service providers;
- Support the preparation of terms of reference, notes, correspondence, contracts and administrative documents related to activities and service providers, in coordination with the relevant managers;
- Collect, verify and consolidate the technical and communication data required for periodic reports submitted to the lead partner and the Programme;
- Contribute to documenting activities and capitalising on results and good practices;
- Draft and adapt content for the website, social media, newsletters, press releases, event materials and other visibility tools;
- Develop an editorial calendar and ensure the collection of the texts, photos, testimonials, key figures and authorisations needed to produce content;
- Coordinate contributions with graphic, audiovisual or digital service providers, monitor deliverables and verify their compliance with the Programme’s visibility guidelines;
- Support coverage of activities and events, then monitor the publication and archiving of the content and materials produced;
- Monitor the results of communication activities using simple indicators and propose adjustments to the project coordinator.
3. Required profile
Required qualifications
- University degree (bachelor’s or master’s) in tourism, management, marketing, communication or another relevant field;
- At least 3 years of professional experience in the implementation, coordination or communication of international cooperation or local development projects;
- Good knowledge of cultural heritage and the institutional ecosystem;
- Good command of project-management tools: monitoring tables, planning, reports and indicators, with willingness to use the platform proposed by the Lead Partner;
- Knowledge of European funding programmes (ENI CBC, Interreg, Erasmus+, etc.) is desirable;
- Proficiency in IT and digital tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, Trello or equivalent;
- Excellent command of written and spoken French and English. Proficiency in Italian is an asset.
Expected skills
- Excellent organizational, planning and prioritization skills;
- Very good writing and interpersonal skills;
- Creativity, ability to synthesize information and attention to message consistency;
- Initiative and a collaborative mindset;
- Ability to work in a multicultural and cross-border environment;
- Rigour, attention to detail and commitment to the project values: culture, sustainability and inclusion.
4. Conditions of participation
The following candidates may participate in the selection:
- Tunisian nationals or persons legally residing in Tunisia;
- Persons enjoying their civil and political rights;
- Persons who have not been subject to any conviction or exclusion from public office.
5. Type and duration of the contract
- Type of contract: open-ended contract, with a probationary period in accordance with current Tunisian legislation. The project has a remaining implementation period to be confirmed at the time of recruitment.
- Working time: part-time (30 hours/week), with the possibility of moving to full-time based on other projects managed by ANIMED.
- Remuneration: 1,875 dinars net per month, corresponding to part-time employment of 30 hours per week. In the event of a move to full-time, the remuneration will be adjusted in proportion to working time.
- Duty station: Tunis (ANIMED headquarters), with occasional travel possible to Nabeul or to the regions concerned by ANIMED’s projects.
6. Selection procedure and criteria
The selection will take place in two stages:
- Evaluation of the application file, based on the criteria below:
Criteria | Points |
Relevance of educational background | 20 |
Experience in project management and communication | 30 |
Proficiency in communication and management tools | 20 |
Language, writing and interpersonal skills | 30 |
Applicants who obtain more than 75 points out of 100 will be invited to take:
- A written practical test aimed at assessing their analytical and synthesis abilities, as well as their writing and organizational skills. Applicants who obtain more than 75 points out of 100 will be invited to attend:
- An individual interview to assess motivation, understanding of the role, interpersonal skills and the ability to handle practical situations related to the position.
Only candidates shortlisted following stage (1) will be contacted to take the written test.
Only candidates shortlisted following stage (2) will be contacted for the individual interview.
Only the candidate who obtains the highest score out of 100 points in the individual interview will be selected for the position.
7. Application procedure
The application file must include:
- A detailed curriculum vitae;
- A cover letter addressed to ANIMED Management;
- Copies of diplomas and relevant experience certificates;
- A copy of the national identity card.
Applications must be sent by email to both addresses: animed.sarl@gmail.com & contact@animed-network.com animed.sarl@gmail.comcontact@animed-network.com
Only complete applications will be considered.
Email subject: “Application – Project and Communication Assistant – HERITAS Project”
Publication date: 31 July 2026
Application deadline: 30 August 2026