Operations Specialist, Tunis, Tunisia

General

Description of assignment title: Operations Specialist

Assignment country: Tunisia

Duty stations: Tunis

Work location: On UN premises

Expected start date: 09/12/2026

Duration: 12 months(with possibility of extension)Long-term benefits and allowances

Sustainable Development Goal: 17. Partnerships for the goals

Host entity: UNOPS Tunisia

Modality: Onsite

Type: International

Volunteer category: Specialist UCoS from Apr2026

Work schedule: Full-time

Number of Assignments: 1

Details

Mission and objectives:

• Our vision is a world where people can live full lives supported by sustainable, resilient and inclusive infrastructure and by the efficient, transparent use of public resources in procurement and project management.

Context:

• The UNOPS North Africa Multi Country office is responsible for managing strategic and operational risks associated with the Multi Country office's portfolio of engagements (in Tunisia, Morocco, Libya, Algeria, Egypt, Madagascar, Sychelle, Comoros and Mauritius) - setting up, developing and delivering cost effective services contributing to partners' sustainable results and achievements of UNOPS management results.
• UNOPS North Africa Multi Country office activities range from tailor-made administration, operations, human resources and logistics support for implementation of development and humanitarian projects; infrastructure and procurement management services; and advisory services to partners (in Tunisia, Morocco, Libya, Algeria, Egypt, Madagascar, Sychelle, Comoros and Mauritius) to facilitate effective procurement, supply and financial management.
• Partners include the Government of Tunisia, European Union, KOICA, World Bank and UN agencies such as UNHCR and WHO. It provides project management services including design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. It also offers funds management, loan and grant administration, public, building local capacity markets, training and technical assistance.

Task description:

• Under the direct supervision of the Director and indirect supervision of the Head of Support
• Services, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
• 1. Programme management support, stakeholder coordination, and inter-agency
• collaboration
• 2. Knowledge management and document management
• Key Results Expected
• 1. Programme management support, stakeholder coordination, and inter-agency
• collaboration
• â— Assist in tracking programme results against targets, alert relevant management if
• delivery is not on track, compile data and draft reports to internal and external
• stakeholders and support the management team to prepare for internal reviews.
• â— Prepare written summaries of meetings/visits and follow up with relevant team
• members to implement follow-up actions, as appropriate; support in research and
• prepare analytical, and sometimes sensitive, documents for the management team.
• â— Support coordination and communication with UN, international organizations,
• donors, governments as directed by supervisor.
• â— Support preparation for coordination meetings, including drafting materials and
• recording meeting notes.
• â— Support design, coordination and dissemination of public information products and
• communication activities as well as gather and draft content for communications
• products and platforms.
• â— Support preparations for official meetings, events, briefings, and field visits, and
• prepare talking points, briefing notes, presentations and speeches for the
• management team and senior UN officials.
• 2. Knowledge management and document management
• â— Maintain records of programme files and other necessary programme documents
• such as documentation of decisions and actions taken on programme issues.
• â— Contribute to the implementation of the relevant standards, tools and templates to
• effectively manage programme development and implementation.
• â— Contribute to, record and share the ongoing development and implementation of best
• practice, lessons identified, and innovative approaches to improve overall programme
• performance
• â— Contribute to the management and upkeep of risk management and issue
• management logs and processes.
• During the first month of the assignment, the UN Volunteer will work closely with his/her
• direct supervisor to finalize an agreed-upon work plan. The work plan should outline key
• objectives and activities and include regular check-ins with the supervisor to review progress
• and receive performance

Eligibility criteria

Age: 18 - 80

Required experience: 3 years

Donor priorities:

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Nationality: Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

Additional eligibility criteria:

• This assignment is funded by the Government of Korea and therefore specific criteria apply:
• - Candidates must be Korean nationals. Fluency in Korean is required.
• - Candidates must be 27 years of age at the time of application.
• - Candidates who have already served as UN Volunteer Specialist funded by the Government of Korea are not eligible to apply (former UN University and UN Youth Volunteers are eligible).
• - Serving UN Volunteers will not be considered for other UN Volunteer assignments until they reach three (3) months before the end of contract date of their current UN Volunteer assignment. This provision applies equally to first and subsequent contracts.
• - Candidates may apply to a maximum of three assignments and indicate the order of preference in the 'Additional remarks' field when filling in the application form.
• - Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The selection will be done by the UN Host Entity at the level of the country of assignment.
• APPLICATION DEADLINE: 19 July 2026
• +++ UN Volunteer entitlement calculator: https://app.unv.org/calculator +++

Assignment requirements

Relevant experience:

• 3 years

Languages:

• English, Level: Fluent, Required
• French, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable

Required education level:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, International Affairs/Relations or other relevant areas.

Competencies and values:

• â— Integrity and professionalism: demonstrated expertise in area of specialty and ability to apply good judgment; high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures in a politically sensitive environment, while exercising discretion, impartiality and neutrality; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented.
• â— Accountability: mature and responsible; ability to operate in compliance with organizational rules and regulations.
• â— Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment.
• â— Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities.
• â— Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working
• relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender;
• â— Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; ability to maintain composure and remain helpful towards the staff, but objective, without showing personal interest; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups;
• â— Flexibility, adaptability, and ability and willingness to operate independently in austere, remote and potentially hazardous environments for protracted periods, involving physical
• hardship and little comfort, and including possible extensive travel within the area of operations; willingness to transfer to other duty stations within area of operations as may be necessary;
• â— Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards the UN core values.

Skills and experience:

• â— Programme/project development, support, or management, in either public or private sector organizations.
• â— Experience in coordination, partnership, donor reporting, managing donor agreements, or preparing project proposals is desired.
• â— Experience in monitoring and evaluation of project implementation is desired.
• skills in :
• â— Communication
• â— Coordination
• â— Reporting

Area(s) of expertise:

• Administration, Development programmes, Business management

Driving license:

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