Conflict Prevention and Civic Engagement Progamme Analyst

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the global development network available to the United Nations System. It promotes change and connects countries with the knowledge, experiences and resources their people need to improve their lives. UNDP Tunisia articulates its mission around the following three areas of intervention:

• Inclusive growth and human development

• Inclusive and effective democratic governance;

• Climate change, environment, energy and disaster risk reduction.

Youth and gender approach are mainstreamed in these 3 areas of intervention in line with national priorities and the principles set out in the 2030 Agenda, particularly with "leaving no one behind".

In Tunisia, UNDP focuses in providing support to Government, civil society, the private sector and other stakeholders in building a more democratic, transparent, accountable and resilient society within the framework of the democratic transition.

In February 2021, the Executive Board adopted UNDP’s Country Programme Document in Tunisia for the 2021-2025 period. The new CPD is nested within the theory of change of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework, 2021-2025, for Tunisia, which seeks to consolidate trust in communities and institutions, bolstering social cohesion and equity. Strengthening inclusion and resilience to socio-economic, security-related and environmental shocks (including pandemics) is cross-cutting. UNDP is the largest United Nations organization, leading or co-leading three of the four Framework outcome groups, and acting as integrator for collaborative United Nations country team action, balancing the three dimensions of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Despite the significant progress that Tunisia has made these recent years in concretising the aspirations of the 2011 January Revolution enshrined in the 2014 Constitution, recent events and manifestations (increasing number of demonstrations, low voter turnout,

Under the direct supervision of Governance Team Leader, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Support the Governance Team Leader in providing quality assurance of and coordinating the projects related to social cohesion and civic engagement, including ongoing projects on preventing violent extremism, community policing, support to civil society and youth inclusion and planned projects on Women, Peace and Development, among other
Support the establishment and strengthening of strategic partnerships (intra-UN, national and international partners) and contribute to resource mobilization for the social cohesion and civic engagement portfolio
Facilitate the creation and management of knowledge in the field of social cohesion and civic engagement

, Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Empowering Others, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Knowledge Sharing, Leadership, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Working in Teams

Demonstrated interest and/or experience in the areas of conflict transformation, prevention, inclusion of young people and / or the fight against violent extremism and strengthening social cohesion; Motivated to contribute towards peace and development and to serve others; Good interpersonal, networking and communication skills; Willingness to contribute and work as part of a team; Flexible and open to learning and new experiences; Respect for diversity and adaptability to other cultures, environments and living conditions; Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded; Computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, social media, and others).

The UN Volunteer will be based in Tunis with possible displacements in different regions of the country.

Geography and Climate: Tunisia, the smallest country of the North African coast, with a population of slightly over 10 million of which about 60% live in urban locations, has one of the highest living standards on the continent. Tunis is the capital of the country and the largest city (population of approximately two million in and outside the city proper). As a small country, all destinations within Tunisia can be reached in a day drive. Tunisia borders with Libya (Southeast) and with Algeria (West).

Tunisia has a Mediterranean climate. Along the coast of northern Tunisia, summers are hot and dry, and winters are warm and rainy. In the northwest, there is occasional snowfall in the mountains. In southern Tunisia, it is hotter and drier. Southern Tunisia, where the Sahara begins, is semi-desert. In some parts, there are oases with giant palm trees and small market gardens.

Religion: About 99 percent of the population is Muslim, especially Sunni Islam, as it is the major and state religion. Tunisia has also a small Christian population, composed of Roman Catholics, members of the Greek Orthodox Church, and French and English Protestants. In addition, there is a small population of Sephardic Jews.

Economy: The country does not have vast stocks of hydrocarbons like its neighbours Algeria and Libya but has prospered under long-standing government policies to develop manufacturing, tourism, and agriculture. At the same time, social programs limit population growth, provide a high standard of education, and ensure a relatively decent standard of living for all. The largest percentage of Tunisia’s exports are agricultural and mining products, which generate over 11 billion dollars a year. Tunisia's biggest export partners are France and Italy. Tunisia is a member of the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD), the Arab Monetary Fund, and the Union of the Arab Maghreb (UMA).

Public transportation: In addition to the private taxi services, the state runs a reliable and cost effective public transport system.

Safety and security: The crime rate is low, but there have been cases of theft. Walking alone during daylight hours is permitted, but you may want to be more careful at night. Tunisia is still undergoing a critical period of democratic and social transition. The heated political debate has, at times, developed into a localized confrontation among ideological opponents. Although these tensions are unrelated to foreigners, it is nevertheless important to remain updated on the political situation. Therefore, security advice is sent systematically by UNDSS and UNHCR security staff. Since 2015, there have not been terrorist attacks in Tunisia.