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 national development priorities and the 2030 Agenda. It facilitates strategic planning, partnerships, data management, and communications. The RCO aims to enhance UN effectiveness through data, digital solutions, innovation, and foresight. This role is supported by the Embassy of Switzerland to strengthen youth and disability inclusion.
Job Purpose
The Programme and Thematic Coordination Associate will support the UN Resident Coordinator's Office (RCO) and the UN Country Team (UNCT) in Tunisia. The role involves ensuring coherent UN support for national development and the SDGs. Key functions include facilitating coordination mechanisms, supporting Cooperation Framework implementation, and enhancing data management, analysis, and communication. The associate will contribute to the UN 2.0 vision by leveraging data, digital tools, and innovation to improve decision-making, knowledge management, and overall UN impact in the country, with a focus on inclusion initiatives.
Responsibilities
The Programme and Thematic Coordination Associate will support the Head of the RCO and UNCT in various functions. This includes facilitating programme and inter-agency coordination mechanisms, organizing meetings, tracking decisions, and supporting joint UN initiatives. The role involves assisting in the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework, ensuring data quality, and preparing results reports. The associate will also provide support to thematic coordination areas like gender, youth, and disability inclusion. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining data dashboards and digital tools, conducting research and analysis on development issues, and producing analytical briefs. Additionally, the role involves creating communication and knowledge products, supporting UN 2.0 integration, and assisting with RCO/UNCT events and other assigned tasks.
Work Experience
A minimum of one year of relevant professional experience is required in areas such as 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, along with proficiency in data visualization tools and collaboration platforms.
Skills
Key competencies include professionalism, integrity, accountability, respect for diversity, teamwork, client orientation, planning, organization, adaptability, communication, creativity, innovation, knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and technological awareness. The role requires 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. Specific skills include project management, programme development, strategy, research, reporting, advocacy, and public information.