Deadline: 08 February, 2021

Location: Tunis, Tunisia

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking to fill the role of Project Associate.

UNDP works in nearly 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organise implementation of project activities according to workplan (Annual Work Plan) and project budget
• Provide general administrative and logistical support to the project management for conducting project activities
• Monitor project timeline and performance of contractors (consultants and companies) and make necessary amendments
• Organise and coordinate project meetings, reviews and site visits
• Organise project events (meetings, steering committees, workshops, visibility events, seminars and training)
• Support project experts during implementation and monitoring of site-based joint activities with local stakeholders
• Prepare inputs to the reports and compile project reports according to the project document (including financial reporting when required)
• Assist in selection of project experts and consultants and participate in selection process if required
• Prepare inputs to terms of reference, technical specifications, RFP/RFQ, bills of quantities
• Assist in evaluation of bid and offer, compile and prepare documentation (bid opening report, evaluation and selection reports)
• Support sound financial management of the project (including financial reporting) in close cooperation and collaboration with project manager and/or the UNDP staff designated for financial/administrative issues
• Support preparation and conducting of procurement-related procedures in close cooperation and collaboration with project manager and/or the UNDP staff designated for the procurement
• Prepare request for direct payment for signature

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Social Sciences, International Relations, Environmental Sciences, or a related field; or licence degree with six years of professional experience with/or technical degree with seven years of experience
• Five years, minimum, of relevant experience or six years or seven years as indicated above
• Fluency in Arabic and French, and working knowledge of English
• Competence in the use of Microsoft Office and web-based management systems

To apply and for more information, click here.

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