Project Assistant, Tunis, Tunisia

General

Description of assignment title: Project Assistant

Assignment country: Tunisia

Duty stations: Tunis

Work location: On UN premises

Expected start date: 07/20/2026

Duration: 12 monthsLong-term benefits and allowances

Sustainable Development Goal: 5. Gender equality

Host entity: UNWomen

Modality: Onsite

Type: National

Volunteer category: Associate UCoS from Apr2026

Work schedule: Full-time

Number of Assignments: 1

Details

Mission and objectives:

• UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
• Established in 2019, the Cluster Office covers both Tunisia and Libya, with dedicated programme teams and shared supporting and management units. In Tunisia, UN Women focused on three areas - Governance and Women's Political Participation, Women's Economic Empowerment and Women's Peace and Security, and working with various stakeholders from Government, CSO and Parliament to ensure gender is mainstreamed in public policies and strategies, legislative reforms and in political and economic participation processes. In Libya, UN Women has strengthened its programme presence in Libya, responding to the complex governance, humanitarian, development, and security challenges through its triple mandate. UN Women's Libya is working to strengthen women's political participation, ensure gender-responsive economic recovery, coordinate gender mainstreaming within the UNCT in Libya, integrate women's needs into the current humanitarian response, and ensure their full participation in humanitarian consultations and processes.
• Reporting to the Head of Programme, the Junior Officer will provide support to the Women, Peace and Security, Women's Political Participation and related areas of work.

Context:

• UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security.
• In Tunisia and Libya, the UN Women Cluster Office collaborates with national and international partners through four strategic areas: (i) women's participation in governance and public life; (ii) women's economic empowerment, including the transformation of discriminatory social norms and the unequal distribution of unpaid care and domestic work; (iii) the elimination of gender-based violence, including emerging and intersecting forms of violence facilitated by digital technologies; and (iv) the promotion of women's roles in peace, security, mediation, and the prevention of violent extremism.
• This volunteer assignment is supported by the Embassy of Switzerland in Tunisia as part of an initiative in partnership with the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme to strengthen youth inclusion, with a particular focus on the inclusion of young persons with disabilities (2024-2026). As such, applications from qualified young persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged.

Task description:

• Under the direct supervision of the Programme Management Specialist/Head of Programmes or his/her designated representative, the United Nations Volunteer (UNV) - Programme Assistant will provide support to programme implementation, administrative follow-up, and coordination of activities through the following tasks:
• - Programme Planning and Management Support

Contribute to the preparation and updating of programme work plans.

Assist in the collection and consolidation of information required for budgeting, project proposals, and planning documents.

Support the preparation of administrative documents related to the implementation of programme activities.

Contribute to the monitoring of programme activities and the compilation of information required for progress reports.

Assist in the organization and filing of project documents in accordance with established procedures.

• -Administrative and Financial Programme Support

Support the updating of project information in organizational management systems.

Contribute to the monitoring of expenditures and the collection of financial data required for periodic reporting.

Assist in the preliminary preparation and verification of supporting documents and administrative records related to project activities.

Participate in tracking financial commitments and updating budget monitoring tables.

Contribute to the preparation of purchase requests, service requests, and other operational needs related to projects.

Assist in compiling and organizing information required for administrative and financial closure processes of activities or projects.

• - Support to Activity Organization, Meetings, and Missions

Contribute to the logistical organization of meetings, workshops, consultations, events, and field missions.

Assist in preparing participant lists, invitations, and logistical materials required for activities.

Support the preparation of briefing notes, background documents, and reference materials for meetings and missions.

Contribute to the development and formatting of PowerPoint presentations and other internal communication materials.

Support administrative procedures related to staff and participant travel in accordance with applicable regulations.

• -Field Activity Monitoring and Partner Coordination Support

Contribute to monitoring partner-implemented activities by collecting and consolidating information on their progress.

Assist in coordinating with partners and relevant teams to facilitate the preparation and implementation of field activities.

Support tracking of activity timelines and reporting on progress achieved.

Contribute to data collection required for results monitoring and reporting.

Assist in disseminating relevant information between programme teams, partners, and stakeholders.

• - Communication, Reporting, and Knowledge Management Support

Contribute to the preparation of communication materials related to programme activities (reports, articles, fact sheets, testimonials, visibility materials, etc.).

Assist in collecting and organizing data required for programme reporting.

Support documentation of activities, achievements, and best practices from programme implementation.

Contribute to knowledge capitalization and lessons learned from projects.

Support knowledge-sharing initiatives within the team and with partners.

Eligibility criteria

Age: 18 - 80

Required experience: 1 month

Donor priorities:

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Nationality: Candidate must be a national, legal resident or hold refugee status in the country of assignment.

Additional eligibility criteria:

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Assignment requirements

Relevant experience:

• 1 month

Languages:

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

Required education level:

• Bachelor's degree in Administration, Finance, Procurement, Human Resources, Management or equivalent

Competencies and values:

• - Integrity.
• - Respect for Diversity.
• - Assiduity and professionalism
• - Accountability.
• - Planning and organising.
• - Communication and Teamwork
• - Adaptability and Flexibility.
• - Creativity and innovation.
• - Self-management

Skills and experience:

• Education
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or related field is required
• Experience
• Minimum of 1 month to 1 year year of relevant work experience in administrative, financial, or programme management/support
• Experience working in a computer environment using multiple office software packages is required
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably Oracle) is desirable
• Skills & Competencies
• Strong organizational, planning, and reporting skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle procurement, budgeting, and financial tracking
• Knowledge of programme support principles
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.)

Area(s) of expertise:

• Administration, Human resources, Procurement and contracting

Driving license:

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