Tunisia Programme Assistant

Iucn; Málaga; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading conservation organization seeks a Programme Assistant in Málaga, Spain. This role involves providing technical, administrative, and communication support for the Mubadarat Programme and overseeing project operations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in social sciences or a related field, fluency in Arabic and French, and proven experience in program support roles. Key responsibilities include monitoring financial processes and facilitating training workshops. Join us in our mission to support conservation efforts in Tunisia.

Formación

• 2-4 years of demonstrated experience in a similar programme support role.
• Demonstrated experience working with civil society organisations, NGOs or international organisations.
• Fluency in Arabic and French, with good working knowledge of English.

Responsabilidades

• Provide technical, administrative, communications and coordination support to the Tunisia Project Office.
• Support the Mubadarat Programme in all its components.
• Assist in collecting data for organisational development assessments.
• Maintain organised and up‑to‑date filing systems.
• Assist in the organisation of visibility events and workshops.

Conocimientos

Strong organisational and administrative skills

Fluency in Arabic and French

Proficiency in MS Office

Good analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Educación

University degree in social sciences, environment, development, management or related discipline

Descripción del empleo

Unit: Mediterranean and North Africa Programme

Organisation: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

Location: Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation, Malaga, Spain

Reporting to: Programme Manager - Ecosystem Resilience and Spatial Planning

Work percentage: 100%

Grade: A2

Expected start date: 01 April 2026

Type of contract: Indefinite

Closing date: 19 January 2026

Background

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) brings together governments, civil society organisations, Indigenous Peoples’ organisations, scientists, and experts in a unique global partnership. The IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation (IUCN Med), based in Málaga (Spain), leads the implementation of IUCN’s programmes in the Mediterranean and North Africa, supporting conservation action, sustainable development, and civil society engagement across the region. IUCN Med is establishing a new project office in Tunisia to reinforce national-level implementation of ongoing and upcoming initiatives, including the Mubadarat civil society support programme and projects focused on water, biodiversity, climate resilience projects, and collaboration with national and local institutions. Tunisia is a strategic country for IUCN’s engagement in North Africa. The new office will focus primarily on national project delivery, while enhancing coordination with government authorities and enabling closer collaboration with local civil society organisations (CSOs). Regional cooperation may also be supported when relevant, but the core mandate of the office is to advance country-level implementation. Salary and Benefits Conditions will follow IUCN’s local staff policies applicable to the Tunisia Project Office.

Job Description

1. Overall Purpose of the Position: The Programme Assistant provides technical, administrative, communications and coordination support to the Tunisia Project Office, with a strong focus on supporting the Mubadarat Programme in all its components, executing and ensuring the integrity of technical and financial monitoring processes for CSO grantees, assisting the national coordination of the programme and wider IUCN activities in Tunisia, preparing and managing communications, visibility materials and project information, and ensuring the timely and high-quality implementation of programme processes and office operations.

2. Duties and Responsibilities

A. Support to the Mubadarat Programme and National CSO Coordination

Technical and financial monitoring of CSO grantees

• Support the implementation of all phases of calls for proposals (outreach, reception, documentation, evaluations, notifications).
• Review grantee workplans, budgets, deliverables, and supporting documentation for completeness and compliance.
• Assist in the verification of financial reports, invoices, justification documents, and contractual requirements.
• Monitor progress of CSO projects through regular communication, data collection, checklists, and documentation.
• Contribute to field visits and prepare mission notes and follow-up actions.

Support to organisational development and capacity building

• Assist in collecting data for organisational development assessments.
• Support logistics and coordination for training workshops and coaching sessions.
• Prepare templates, checklists, agendas and materials for CSO capacity‑building activities.
• Track participation, training completion and follow‑up actions.

Monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL)

• Maintain databases, indicators, tracking tools, monitoring files and portfolio dashboards.
• Support data verification and consolidation of MEL information for donor reporting.
• Assist in documenting success stories, lessons learned and case studies.

Support to Regional Implementation of Mubadarat

• Liaise with the regional Mubadarat team and other country coordinators for data collection, reporting, communication and cross‑country information flow.
• Support harmonisation of templates, documentation and reporting systems.
• Assist in organising, preparing materials for regional meetings, workshops and exchanges.
• Contribute to reporting by providing accurate, timely national data.

B. Communications and Visibility for Mubadarat and the Tunisia Project Office

• Collect and prepare content for social media, newsletters, website pages and success stories.
• Support the preparation of communication materials such as presentations, brochures, posters, fact sheets and visual assets.
• Support translation, editing and finalisation of communication documents (Arabic/French/English).
• Coordinate with the IUCN‑Med Communications Unit to ensure consistency with IUCN standards and visibility guidelines.
• Assist in the organisation of visibility events, workshops and public activities.

C. Tunisia Project Office Administration and Coordination Support

• Assist with daily administration of project activities and coordination needs.
• Contribute to the preparation of donor and internal reports.
• Support office‑level operational duties as required.
• Support procurement processes for events, supplies, consultants and services in compliance with IUCN procedures.
• Prepare administrative documents, meeting minutes, travel arrangements and logistical planning.
• Help prepare agendas, background notes, briefs and documents for meetings and events with government stakeholders, donors and partners.
• Maintain organised and up‑to‑date digital and physical filing systems, updated contact lists, calendars and follow‑up actions.
• Ensure that all work follows IUCN policies, administrative procedures, ethical standards and safeguarding principles.

3. Reporting and Collaboration

The Programme Assistant reports to the National Coordinator / Tunisia (Senior) Programme Officer (TBC initially with IUCN Med CSO Support Programme Manager, and collaborates closely with: Regional Mubadarat team in Málaga, IUCN‑Med Communications Unit, Tunisia Finance & Administration Officer, IUCN Members, CSO grantees and partners, National institutions and stakeholders).

Requirements

• University degree in social sciences, environment, development, management, administration or a related discipline.
• Additional training in project management, finance, MEL or communication is an asset.
• 2-4 years of demonstrated experience in a similar programme support role.
• Demonstrated experience working with civil society organisations, NGOs or international organisations.
• Experience with communication tasks and content preparation.
• Experience supporting project monitoring, document verification or financial processes is an asset.
• Work visa for Tunisia is required.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to execute multi‑step processes accurately.
• Good analytical skills for reviewing programme data and documents.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and ensure process integrity.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and digital collaboration tools.
• Fluency in Arabic and French, both written and spoken. Good working knowledge of English is required. Knowledge of Spanish or other Mediterranean languages is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work effectively in multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
• High level of integrity and strong commitment to IUCN values.

Applications

Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button. Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.