Current vacancies
UN jobs in Tunisia 🇹🇳
UN-system organisations recruit in Tunisia for country offices, regional hubs, field operations, and joint programmes. UNlockit aggregates every currently-open vacancy posted on a UN agency's career portal for Tunisia — including international and national professional staff roles, internships, and short-term consultancies. Each listing links back to the official agency application page.
- Open roles
- 5
- Organisations
- 4
- Last refreshed
- 7/21/2026
Latest open roles
Senior Programme Associate (IBG)
International Organization for Migration · 🇹🇳 Tunis-LY1, Tunisia
The Senior Programme Associate supports the Programme Manager for the Immigration and Border Management (IBG) portfolio in Libya and Tunisia. Key responsibilities include coordinating with national counterparts, organizing workshops, and managing financial and procurement processes. The role involves drafting documents in English or Arabic, maintaining filing systems, and ensuring compliance with IOM policies and donor requirements. The associate acts as a liaison for logistics and finance units, tracks supporting documents, and leads procurement actions for border management operations. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of financial and administrative management, effective resource management skills, and excellent communication abilities. Experience with international organizations, NGOs, or governmental authorities is preferred. The role requires fluency in Arabic and one of IOM's official languages (English, French, or Spanish). Candidates must demonstrate core competencies such as teamwork, accountability, and communication, along with managerial competencies if applicable. The position is open to internal and external candidates, with first-tier candidates considered before second-tier. The appointment is subject to funding confirmation, medical fitness, and security clearances.
Closes 8/3/2026Project Associate – Immigration and Border Governance (IBG)
International Organization for Migration · 🇹🇳 Tunis, Tunisia
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a Project Associate for its Immigration and Border Governance (IBG) programme. This role supports the implementation and monitoring of project activities, with a specific focus on Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), reporting, communication, and project development. The incumbent will retrieve, compile, and analyze data on project topics, monitor budgets, and act as the administrative focal point for project implementation. Key responsibilities include liaising with diverse organizational units (procurement, finance) and external parties (service providers, local authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, donors) to coordinate activities and obtain necessary clearances. The associate will draft status reports, correspondence, briefing notes, and visibility materials, while identifying shortfalls and suggesting remedial actions. The role also involves monitoring the work of Implementing Partners, reporting non-compliances, and facilitating communication between the IBG Programme and the Programme Support Unit. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational, planning, and coordination skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite, and excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, Arabic, and French. The position requires experience in liaising with governmental authorities and working with vulnerable migrant populations, with prior experience in M&E and communication material creation considered an asset.
Closes 7/28/2026National interior design Expert
United Nations Human Settlements Programme · 🇹🇳 Tunis, Tunisia
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is seeking a National Interior Design Expert based in Tunis, Tunisia, for a 12-month consultancy. The expert will contribute to the National Social Housing Program by preparing interior design plans to adapt homes built for vulnerable families with disabilities. Working under the supervision of the Head of the Tunisia office and in coordination with the Tunisian Ministry of Equipment and Housing, the consultant will conduct housing assessments, develop accessible interior design plans, and oversee the implementation of accessibility modifications. Responsibilities include liaising with contractors, monitoring quality assurance, and ensuring compliance with design standards. Additionally, the role involves capacity building by developing and delivering training on inclusive design standards for various disability types to beneficiaries and NGOs. The position aims to address the exclusion of persons with disabilities from adequate housing by promoting universal design principles and participatory planning processes in alignment with UN-Habitat's strategic plan.
Closes 7/22/2026Internship
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights · 🇹🇳 Tunis, Tunisia
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Tunisia is seeking an intern to support the Country Office's mission of protecting human rights and assisting those responsible for upholding them. The role involves compiling and analyzing information, reviewing documents related to OHCHR mandates, and supporting Human Rights Officers. Key responsibilities include analyzing data for the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), treaty bodies, and special procedures, as well as supporting technical cooperation activities. The intern will also assist in organizing meetings, seminars, and official missions. This position is ideal for students or recent graduates in international relations, human rights law, or political science who wish to gain practical experience in a UN human rights setting. The internship is unpaid, with costs for travel, visas, and accommodation borne by the intern or their sponsoring institution. Fluency in Arabic and French is mandatory, while English is desirable. The role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the protection of human rights in Tunisia while developing professional skills in a diplomatic and legal context.
Closes 7/22/2026Security Guard
United Nations Office for Project Services · 🇹🇳 Tunis, Tunisia
The Security Guard (Retainer) is responsible for implementing security measures, responding to security incidents, and maintaining a safe environment for UNOPS staff, visitors, and assets in Tunis. Key duties include applying visitor control procedures, using metal detectors for screening, operating fire suppression systems, inspecting incoming mail, preventing unauthorized access, and accounting for organization property. The role requires immediate response to security incidents and deployment of a rapid response team within 30 minutes for urgent situations. The candidate will work within the North Africa Multi-Country Office, contributing to the safety and security of UN operations in Tunisia. This entry-level position offers exposure to UN security protocols and collaboration with diverse professional teams. The role demands high standards of trustworthiness, respect for diversity, and the ability to work under pressure. It is a retainer contract position requiring completion of mandatory training courses. The ideal candidate possesses relevant professional experience in security, armed forces, police, or protection services, along with proficiency in Arabic and French.
Closes 7/26/2026
Top organisations
- International Organization for Migration2
- Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights1
- United Nations Human Settlements Programme1
- United Nations Office for Project Services1
Top countries
- Tunisia5
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of UN jobs are available in Tunisia?
Roles range from international professional staff to national officers, general service staff, internships, and UN Volunteer or consultancy assignments — depending on the specific agency's presence and current recruitment cycle.
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