Job Overview
Are you ready to make an impact as a Planning Monitoring Assistant in Tunisia?
Indeed, UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund, seeks a highly motivated Planning Monitoring Assistant for its Tunis team. This is, without a doubt, a unique chance for a young professional with data visualization expertise to greatly help ensure strong results for children in Tunisia.
About This Planning Monitoring Assistant Role
As a Planning Monitoring Assistant, you’ll report directly to the Programme Planning Specialist within the Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation (PME) Section. Specifically, your main focus will be supporting the management and quality assurance of program implementation for the UNICEF Tunisia country office.
This National UN Youth Volunteer assignment lasts 12 months, starting July 14, 2025. It’s supported by the Swiss Embassy in Tunisia as part of an initiative to strengthen youth inclusion, with a special focus on young people with disabilities. Consequently, we strongly encourage applications from qualified young individuals with disabilities.
Planning and Monitoring Assistant
Why Join UNICEF in Tunisia?
UNICEF is, without a doubt, committed to building a world where every child’s rights are fully realized. We firmly believe that the education and care of children are the cornerstones of human progress. Established in 1946, UNICEF works globally to overcome obstacles like poverty, violence, disease, and discrimination. For instance, we operate in 190 countries and territories, promoting children’s survival, protection, and development.
In this role, you’ll directly contribute to Sustainable Development Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, helping to build a more equitable and stable future for children in Tunisia.
What You Will Do as a Planning Monitoring Assistant
Working under the Programme Planning Specialist, the Planning Monitoring Assistant will handle several key duties. First, you’ll help the PME section with creating and tracking yearly work plans, including progress reports for reviews. Also, you’ll assist with inter-agency planning and reporting when needed. Next, you’ll support the country program’s planning process for 2026-2030. Furthermore, you’ll help develop and update emergency plans for the Tunisia office.
Critically, you’ll collect, analyze, and visualize data (using tools like PowerBI) for key program and management indicators to guide decisions. In addition, you’ll help program sections track and report on overall program results effectively. You’ll also assist with monitoring the Integrated Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (IMEP). Finally, you’ll prepare and present program data reports for leaders and other key groups, and give technical and administrative support throughout the evaluation process.
Competencies We Are Looking For in a Planning Monitoring Assistant
We are seeking a professional who shows several key skills. You should, for example, be accountable, adaptable, and flexible. Furthermore, you must be good at building trust and truly focused on client needs. Importantly, you should show commitment and drive, plus creativity and a commitment to ethics and values. Moreover, an ideal candidate is honest, makes sound judgments and decisions, and shares knowledge. Lastly, you must demonstrate professionalism, respect for diversity, self-management, and strong teamwork abilities.
Education & Experience Requirements
For qualifications: Education: A Bachelor’s degree or similar in Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Data Science, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field is a must. For Experience: A maximum of one (01) year of relevant experience is preferred. Working at the UN or an international development group before is a plus.
Regarding Languages: You must be fluent in Arabic, French, and English.
Living Conditions & Benefits
As a National UN Youth Volunteer in Tunis, you’ll receive:
- A monthly living allowance (around 1788.53 TND/month).
- Full insurance for health, life, and harmful acts.
- A payment when you finish your assignment (186.3 TND for each month worked).
- Access to UNV’s online learning platform for training, including LinkedIn Learning.
More details about volunteer conditions are available at:
Inclusivity Statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity program. We welcome applications from qualified professionals and aim for diversity in gender and protected characteristics. All UN Volunteers promise to fight any form of discrimination and promote human rights and dignity, regardless of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin, or other status.
Reasonable Accommodation: UNICEF offers reasonable adjustments for UN Volunteers with disabilities. This might include, for example, accessible software or travel help. We encourage you to share your disability when applying if you need such help during the hiring process or your assignment.
Application Details
- Organization: UNICEF – United Nations Children’s Fund
- Country: Tunisia
- City: Tunis
- Office: UNICEF Tunis, Tunisia
- Vacancy Type: Onsite
- Duration: 12 months
- Expected Start Date: July 14, 2025
- Assignment Code: VA/2025/B5502/30281
Apply here: https://unjobs.org/vacancies/1750005335247
Note on COVID-19 Vaccination: Appointments require proof of full vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) with a WHO-approved vaccine. This doesn’t apply if you work remotely and won’t be on UNICEF property, at program sites, or travel for UNICEF duties.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What exactly does a National UN Youth Volunteer do? A1: A National UN Youth Volunteer is a young person who contributes their time and skills to support development and peace efforts in their own country, often gaining valuable professional experience.
Q2: Is this a paid position? A2: Yes, while a volunteer role, it includes a monthly living allowance and other benefits to cover basic living expenses, as detailed in the “Living Conditions & Benefits” section.
Q3: What kind of support does UNICEF offer for volunteers with disabilities? A3: UNICEF is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for volunteers with disabilities. This can include accessible software, travel assistance, or personal attendants. We encourage applicants to disclose any needs during the application process.
Q4: Do I need prior UN experience to apply? A4: While previous experience with the UN or an international development organization is considered an asset, it is not strictly required. The key is relevant experience of up to one year in areas like project planning, monitoring, evaluation, or data science.
Q5: What is the main goal of UNICEF’s work in Tunisia? A5: In Tunisia, UNICEF works to ensure the rights of every child are fully realized, focusing on areas like education, protection, and development. This role specifically contributes to strengthening peace, justice, and strong institutions (SDG 16).
Apply here: https://unjobs.org/vacancies/1750005335247