The Position:

Context : Within the framework of the implementation of a new program dedicated to combating gender-based violence, entitled EMNA program “For an Integrated Response to Gender-Based Violence” and supported by the European Union (EU), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is recruiting a Program Officer to provide support to the program including its institutional components.

Expected results :

• Timely planning in accordance with project requirements and applicable procedures.
• Technical support to implementing partners in the execution of activities.
• Programmatic and financial follow up to ensure efficient implementation of program activities.
• Effective support to implementing partners, including in relation to narrative and financial progress reports and the organization of seminars, conferences, meetings, workshops, etc.
• Quality reporting within the required deadlines on the program and activities.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

Under the direct supervision of the UNFPA Gender and Reproductive Rights Coordinator and in close collaboration with the program Administration and Finance Officer, the Program Officer will be responsible of the following activities:

• Ensure the planning, programmatic, and financial follow up of activities related to gender-based violence and the promotion of reproductive rights and gender equality of the EU/UNFPA program, in compliance with the procedures of both parties.
• Provide technical support to various partners in the implementation of the different project phases.
• Conduct field monitoring visits.
• Contribute to program reporting.
• Translate documents when needed.
• Prepare meeting minutes, elaborate reports of seminars/workshops.
• Review narrative and financial progress reports in French and English, notes on project progress, briefing notes and summary notes on specific questions.
• Organize/provide support to the organization of seminars, conferences, meetings, workshops, etc.
• Contribute to program-related communication.
• Eventually identify potential new partners.

Contractual conditions :

• Location : Tunis, Tunisia /UNFPA Office
• Period: 1 year, renewable, starting on December 1st, 2024
• Compensation: The Program Officer will be rewarded based on the UN SC _SB-3 salary scale.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

• Completion of secondary education is required.
• First-level university degree or equivalent in international relations, law, political science, sociology, or other a relevant field is required.

Knowledge and Experience:

In addition to a first-level university degree or equivalent in international relations, law, political science, sociology, or other a relevant field, the Program Officer will have:

• At least 4 years of national and/or international development experience or equivalent.
• Experience in the UN system and/or the European Union would be an asset.
• Excellent programmatic activities management, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Good knowledge of gender equality and reproductive rights issues.
• Experience in institutional strengthening and working with public and academic institutions.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to manage stress.
• Availability to travel to project targeted cities.
• Proficiency in information technology applications.

Languages:

Fluency in French, Arabic, and English.

Required Competencies:

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity,
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
• Embracing cultural diversity,
• Embracing change

Core Competencies:

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
• Communicating for impact

Functional Competencies:

• Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
• Logistical support.
• Managing data, documents, correspondence and reports.
• Managing information and workflow.
• Planning, organizing and multi-tasking.
• Managing financial processes.
• Job knowledge/technical expertise.

Managerial Competencies (if applicable):

N/A

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA’s workforce – click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.

Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.