Programme and Thematic Coordination Associate
Organizational Context
The United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO) in Tunisia is the primary coordination body for the UN system, supporting the Resident Coordinator and UN Country Team (UNCT). It facilitates UN activities aligned with national priorities and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The RCO focuses on strategic planning, development economics, partnerships, data management, and communications, aiming to enhance UN effectiveness through UN 2.0 principles like data utilization, digital solutions, and innovation.
Job Purpose
The Programme and Thematic Coordination Associate will provide essential support to the UN Resident Coordinator's Office (RCO) in Tunisia, contributing to the effective coordination of UN activities and the implementation of the Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework. This role involves assisting the UNCT in strategic planning, results management, data analysis, and communications. The associate will help integrate UN 2.0 capabilities, including data, digital solutions, and innovation, to improve decision-making and impact. The position is crucial for strengthening inter-agency collaboration, monitoring progress towards SDGs, and producing high-quality analytical and communication products, ultimately enhancing the UN's collective contribution to Tunisia's development priorities.
Responsibilities
The Programme and Thematic Coordination Associate will support the RCO Head in coordinating UNCT programme and thematic mechanisms, including organizing meetings, tracking decisions, and facilitating information exchange. Responsibilities include supporting the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework, ensuring data quality, and preparing results reports. The role involves providing substantive and organizational support to thematic areas such as gender equality, youth, and disability inclusion. Additionally, the associate will develop and maintain data dashboards and digital tools, conduct research and analysis on development issues, and produce analytical briefs. Communication tasks include translating programme information into accessible products like infographics and supporting digital knowledge management systems. The role also embraces UN 2.0 principles by leveraging data, digital solutions, and innovation to enhance coordination and reporting.
Work Experience
A minimum of one year of relevant professional experience is required in areas like programme coordination, development cooperation, monitoring and evaluation, inter-agency coordination, research, information management, data analysis, or communication. Experience with the UN or international organizations is an asset. Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills are essential, as is familiarity with data visualization tools and collaboration platforms. Experience with AI tools and a proactive interest in digital transformation are desirable.
Skills
Key competencies include professionalism, integrity, accountability, respect for diversity, teamwork, client orientation, planning, organization, adaptability, and communication. The role requires creativity, innovation, knowledge sharing, commitment to learning, technological awareness, data literacy, a digital mindset, analytical and systems thinking, and self-management. A UN 2.0 mindset is crucial, emphasizing curiosity, agility, collaboration, experimentation, and data/technology utilization. Expertise in project management, programme development, strategy, knowledge management, research, reporting, communication, and advocacy is also valued.