Programme Analyst

Job Posting Organization:
The UNDP Tunisia Country Office focuses on promoting inclusive governance, fostering socio-economic resilience, and accelerating climate action in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Tunisia’s Vision 203

• Established to address key development challenges, the office collaborates with various stakeholders, including government entities, civil society, and the private sector, to deliver integrated solutions that strengthen institutional capacities and expand opportunities for vulnerable communities. The organization emphasizes innovation and sustainable finance to ensure long-term impact and resilience in a dynamic regional and global context.

Job Overview:
The Programme Analyst will be a vital part of the Governance Cluster within the UNDP Tunisia Country Office, which manages a diverse portfolio of projects aimed at enhancing inclusive political processes, institutional strengthening, rule of law, human rights, anti-corruption, social cohesion, civic engagement, and youth empowerment. The role involves supporting the overall management of UNDP’s governance programme, ensuring quality assurance for ongoing and future projects, and facilitating coordination among various project teams. The Programme Analyst will also engage in research and analysis to support UNDP's thought-leadership initiatives, particularly in areas related to digitalization and artificial intelligence (AI). This position requires a proactive approach to project management and implementation, as well as the ability to contribute to the design of new governance projects that align with UNDP’s strategic goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:
1) Contribute to the design and implementation of Governance programmes/projects: Support programmatic oversight, quality assurance, risk management, monitoring and evaluation, and internal reporting according to planned targets and corporate requirements, including by using UNDP’s ERP system (Quantum). Support the formulation, implementation and management of UNDP’s new country programme 2027-30 and governance projects in accordance with the UNDP programmatic standards. Coordinate and ensure the preparation of high-quality project reports for national partners and donors in a timely manner. Provide backstopping to projects when needed, by drafting terms of reference, coordinating or implementing actions, or work-planning. 2) Contribute to the coordination of project teams and facilitate synergies and collaboration within the Governance Cluster and with other thematic teams in the UNDP CO: Initiate, lead or contribute to thematic working groups. Facilitate discussions and joint work between project teams on cross-cutting issues. Prepare briefs and analytical notes on projects or project-related topics. 3) Support the Team Leader in UN inter-agency processes related to governance and rule of law: Prepare inputs for UN coordination group meetings and ensure follow-up. Collaborate with other UN entities in the joint planning and implementation of initiatives to maximize synergies and avoid duplication of efforts. Ensure that UNDP’s programmatic commitments to UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework outcomes are clearly articulated and implemented through the Joint Results Work Plan. Contribute to tracking progress against agreed indicators, reporting on results, and supporting evaluations to ensure transparency and learning. 4) Facilitate the creation and management of knowledge, including in the field of digitalisation/AI. Research, propose and support the implementation of a knowledge management strategy and codification of lessons learned in governance related areas in Tunisia, in collaboration with the project teams. Identify the resources needed by UNDP in Tunisia (e.g., expertise, lessons learned, tools, etc.) for the design and implementation of new initiatives. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Required Qualifications:
Education: A Master’s degree or equivalent in Political Science, International Relations, Public Administration, Law, or a related field is required. In exceptional cases, candidates with a Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 4 years of relevant working experience may be considered. Working experience: A minimum of two (2) years of paid working experience in the field of Rule of Law and/or governance is required for candidates with a Master’s degree, or four (4) years for those with a Bachelor’s degree. Experience in programme and/or project management is desired. Digital/AI literacy is required, and previous experience working on AI initiatives is an advantage. Proficiency in the use of office productivity software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, databases) is desired. Experience working in government or international development is an advantage, particularly in the Arab States region or Africa. Work experience within the UN system should not exceed 1 year, including UNV, (paid) UN internship, and UN consultancy. All paid and relevant work experience since obtaining a Bachelor’s degree will be considered.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree or equivalent in Political Science, International Relations, Public Administration, Law, or a related field. In exceptional cases, candidates with a Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 4 years of relevant working experience can be considered.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of two (2) years of paid working experience in the field of Rule of Law and/or governance for candidates with a Master’s degree, or four (4) years for those with a Bachelor’s degree. Experience in programme and/or project management is desired, along with digital/AI literacy. Previous experience working on AI initiatives is considered an advantage. Candidates should also have proficiency in office productivity software and experience in government or international development, particularly in the Arab States region or Africa.

Languages:
Fluency in French and English is required for this position. Knowledge of Arabic is considered an advantage, enhancing the candidate's ability to engage with diverse stakeholders and communities in Tunisia.

Additional Notes:
This position is part of the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) scheme sponsored by the Government of the Netherlands and is exclusively open to nationals of the Netherlands. The maximum age limit for candidates is 32 years as of 31 December of the year of application. The JPO position includes a Duty travel and training allowance (DTTA) of $4000 per year, which may be used for learning activities related to the assignment and career development. The role emphasizes equal opportunity and diversity, encouraging qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. UNDP is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination in any form.