Deadline: 25 January 2016
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Project Manager in Tunis, Tunisia. The duration for the post is of 1 year.
UNDP works in nearly 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Project Manager will perform the following functions-
- Provide input for defining strategic policy of UNEST in its assistance to the EMB regarding the legal framework, systems, complaint mechanisms, voter registry, out of country operations and public/voter outreach, with special emphasis on measures to enhance participation of women and youth in all segments of electoral process.
- Provide input for creating strategic framework for work on electoral issues with the legislator, civil society, media, judiciary and other relevant stakeholders.
- Provide guidance and day to day management to UNEST advisors in charge of supporting the national EMB in the areas of public outreach and external relations.
- Ensure the permanent support and follow up of the programme activities.
- Provide input for defining strategic policy of UNEST in its assistance to the EMB regarding the legal framework, systems, complaint mechanisms, voter registry, out of country operations and public/voter outreach, with special emphasis on measures to enhance participation of women and youth in all segments of electoral process.
- Provide input for creating strategic framework for work on electoral issues with the legislator, civil society, media, judiciary and other relevant stakeholders.
- Provide guidance and day to day management to UNEST advisors in charge of supporting the national EMB in the areas of public outreach and external relations.
- Ensure the permanent support and follow up of the programme activities.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Advanced University Degree (Masters or equivalent) in International Relations, Political Sciences, Law, Social Sciences, international development, economics or related fields.
- 10 years relevant work experience, at least 7 of which involve implementation and management, at senior level, of electoral assistance activities.
- Experience of sustaining high level professional relations with leading Government officials in sensitive political environments.
- Substantive project management experience.
- Practical familiarity with UNDP project management principles and practices.
- A sound track record of experience in an international setting with the UN or with international organizations.
- Experience of resource mobilization, donor coordination, accountability and multi-donor trust funds.
- Working experience of transitional and emerging democracies, including and post-conflict environments.
- Knowledge of UNDP electoral assistance procedures and best practice.
- Computer proficiency, including working knowledge of MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Front Page, Adobe In-Design; web-based management systems.
- Experience of the Arab region, an advantage.
- Fluency in English, including excellent writing skills, is required.
- Working knowledge of Arabic is an asset.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit applications through online process.
For more information, please visit UNDP.
