About the Organization
UN Women is grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. The organization 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.
Project Assistant – Role Overview
UN Women is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Project Assistant to join its team in Tunis, Tunisia. This role provides critical programmatic and administrative support to ensure the effective and efficient implementation of UN Women projects and initiatives. The Project Assistant will work closely with program officers, project managers, and partners to facilitate day-to-day operations, documentation, and coordination activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative support and logistical coordination for project implementation activities.
- Assist in the preparation of work plans, progress reports, briefing notes, and other project-related documentation.
- Support the organization and coordination of meetings, workshops, training sessions, and events, including logistical arrangements and participant follow-up.
- Maintain organized filing systems and databases for project documents, correspondence, and records.
- Assist in budget tracking, financial monitoring, and processing of financial transactions in line with UN Women policies and procedures.
- Liaise with government counterparts, civil society organizations, UN agencies, and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth project delivery.
- Draft and review official correspondence, communications, and presentations as required.
- Support data collection, analysis, and the preparation of statistical reports and background materials.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks for ongoing projects.
- Assist in procurement processes, including the preparation of terms of reference, contracts, and purchase orders.
- Provide support in knowledge management, capturing lessons learned, best practices, and success stories from project activities.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor in support of the unit's work.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in social sciences, international development, public administration, business administration, gender studies, or a related field.
- A minimum of 2–3 years of relevant professional experience in project administration, program support, or a related area, preferably within the UN system or international development organizations.
- Strong understanding of gender equality and women's empowerment issues is highly desirable.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with project management tools.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and French; knowledge of Arabic is an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural, multidisciplinary team environment.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with UN Women or other United Nations agency rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Familiarity with results-based management (RBM) principles and tools.
- Experience in financial tracking and budget management.
- Knowledge of the Tunisian development context and gender landscape.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative while maintaining strong attention to detail.
What Makes This Role Unique
This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to advancing gender equality and the empowerment of women in Tunisia. As part of UN Women, the Project Assistant will gain invaluable experience working within the UN system, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and supporting impactful programs that drive meaningful change. The role provides exposure to high-level international development work and the chance to build a professional network across the UN community and beyond.
Location
Tunis, Tunisia