TIPCS Strategic Recruitment Campaign 2026
TIPCS launched a recruitment campaign for governance, executive, research and technical roles. The complete Terms of Reference (ToR) for each position was available on request: email HR@tipcs.org with the subject line "Request for ToR - [Reference Code]".
CALL FOR CANDIDACIES - BOARD OF DIRECTORS (Reference: BOD-2026)
A lifetime opportunity to shape Mediterranean peace architecture, with a distinct mandate for intergenerational governance.
TIPCS invited distinguished professionals, including a dedicated cohort of highly qualified candidates under the age of 35, to submit their candidacies for membership on its Board of Directors. As a youth-founded initiative, TIPCS has enshrined intergenerational parity as a core principle of its governance. In accordance with its founding statute and its 4th Strategic Plan (2025-2030), the Board reserves more than one seat for individuals under the age of 35.
The Board operates under Tunisian Decree-Law 2011-88. Membership is a non-remunerated statutory function, as prescribed by Tunisian association law.
Expertise sought: - International peace-building and conflict mediation - Public policy, law or constitutional governance - Finance, audit or organisational risk management - Academia (peace studies, international relations, security) - Diplomacy or multilateral cooperation - For youth candidates: demonstrated leadership in civil society, research or policy innovation (0-10 years of professional experience accepted)
Commitment: quarterly statutory meetings (hybrid, Tunis/Monastir or remote) plus ad-hoc strategic committees.
To express interest: send a CV and a one-page motivation letter (English or French) to BoD@tipcs.org with the subject "BOD Candidacy - [Your Name] - Under 35" (if applicable) or "BOD Candidacy - [Your Name]".
OPEN POSITIONS - PROFESSIONAL AND RESEARCH ROLES
1. Executive Director (permanent, full-time). Reference ED-TIPCS-2026. TIPCS Headquarters (Al Marsa, Tunis) and Monastir. 2. Administration and Finance Officer (full-time, 24 months, renewable). Reference AFO-2026. Hannibal Barca Student Social Center (HB-SSC), Monastir. 3. Sociologist, social cohesion and youth engagement (full-time, 24 months, renewable). Reference SOC-HB-2026. HB-SSC, Monastir. 4. Psychologist, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) (full-time, 24 months, renewable). Reference PSY-HB-2026. HB-SSC, Monastir. 5. Short-term consultancy missions (fixed-term contracts): IT Hardware and Infrastructure Expert (ITH-CONS-2026); Network and Systems Infrastructure Expert (NWS-CONS-2026); Web Developer, digital platforms and tools (DEV-CONS-2026); Digital Content Manager (DCM-CONS-2026); AI and Machine Learning Specialist (AIML-CONS-2026). 6. SIMO research opportunities (open only to Tunisian nationals; purely scientific research positions; discretion required; no compensation, academic collaboration framework): Researcher in Geopolitics (SIMO-GEO-2026); Researcher Specialist in Constitutional Law (SIMO-CL-2026); Researcher Sociologist (SIMO-SOC-2026); Researcher in Political Sciences, preferably with a philosophy background (SIMO-PS-2026); Researcher in Security (SIMO-SEC-2026).
ABOUT TIPCS
TIPCS is a non-partisan, independent, not-for-profit, non-governmental civil society organisation under Tunisian law. It is a think-do tank that promotes peace and conflict studies and peaceful alternatives to conflict. Since 2016, TIPCS has been building trust on the southern shore of the Mediterranean and strengthening youth involvement in decision-making.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
General qualifications (varying by role): an advanced degree in a relevant discipline; experience from early career (0-3 years) to senior leadership (8+ years for Executive Director); full professional fluency in Arabic and French and strong working English (B2/C1); mastery of digital tools, data analysis or research methods as the role requires. For SIMO positions only: Tunisian nationality and ability to handle sensitive, non-public research.
WHAT TIPCS OFFERED
Mentorship from senior leadership and exposure to Mediterranean peace-building networks; impact on programmes reaching 25,000+ beneficiaries; competitive compensation and performance-based incentives for paid roles under the Tunisian labour code; international training, conferences and certification; a career progression pathway.
HOW TO APPLY
Send to HR@tipcs.org: a CV (English and French) with three professional references; a motivation letter (maximum 2 pages); a writing sample (1 page) on youth engagement, Mediterranean cooperation, peace-building or institutional development. The subject line must contain the exact reference code of the position (for example "Application for AFO-2026 - Your Name"). Applications were reviewed on a rolling basis, and only shortlisted candidates were contacted.
TIPCS is an equal opportunity institution and particularly encouraged applications from young professionals, women and researchers from under-represented backgrounds.