The Council of Europe has launched a call for tenders to select up to 140 consultants who will work on its programs in Tunisia and the southern Mediterranean region. The consultants will be selected to work in various fields, including law, justice, security, and new technologies. The deadline for applications is October 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM Tunis time. This opportunity allows professionals with expertise in these areas to collaborate with the Council of Europe.
The call for tenders includes six areas of expertise, including legislation, training for law enforcement agencies, training for magistrates, a common legal space, and the fight against transnational organized crime. Another component focuses on emerging digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, data protection, and digitalization. The diversity of these areas allows legal, institutional, and technological profiles to identify the fields that match their professional experience.
The Council of Europe is not offering 140 guaranteed salaried jobs. Instead, it aims to create a pool of providers who can be called upon based on the needs of its programs. The selected consultants will benefit from framework agreements concluded until December 31, 2026, with the possibility of annual renewal until December 31, 2030. Selection in this process does not guarantee that a mission will be automatically assigned to each consultant.
To apply, candidates must use the Council of Europe's electronic procurement platform, E-Proc. The official call for tenders and conditions of candidacy can be consulted in the official file. Interested professionals must verify the requirements of the lot corresponding to their expertise and prepare their application before the deadline. The call for tenders and the application platform are available online.
The Council of Europe's programs in Tunisia and the southern Mediterranean region focus on various areas, including the rule of law, human rights, and democracy. The selected consultants will contribute to the implementation of these programs, which aim to promote stability and prosperity in the region. The programs also aim to strengthen the capacities of local authorities and institutions.
The recruitment process is open to professionals with expertise in law, security, and new technologies. The selected consultants will work on a project basis, and their assignments will be determined based on the needs of the Council of Europe's programs. The framework agreements will be concluded for a specific period, with the possibility of renewal.
The Council of Europe's call for tenders is an opportunity for professionals to collaborate with a leading international organization. The selected consultants will contribute to the implementation of programs that promote human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in Tunisia and the southern Mediterranean region. Interested professionals can apply until October 21, 2026.
Key points
- Up to 140 consultants will be selected to work on Council of Europe programs in Tunisia and the southern Mediterranean region.
- The consultants will work in various fields, including law, justice, security, and new technologies.
- The selection process does not guarantee a salaried job, but rather a framework agreement that can be renewed annually.
