Programme Assistant

Host entity: UNWomen

Volunteer type: National

Areas of expertise: Knowledge management, research, reporting, Monitoring, evaluation, Administration

Application deadline: 31/08/2026

Mission and objectives

This United Nations Volunteers (UNV) assignment is part of UN Women Morocco Country Office’s project or flagship programming initiative, among others. UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

Assignment context

The Morocco Country office (CO) works with national partners to promote the leadership and political participation of women and support the adoption of legislations, strategies and policies that promote gender equality and women’s empowerment, and for the translation of Constitutional provisions into organic and ordinary laws.

In addition, the Morocco office supports the development and implementation of gender-sensitive strategies and public policies. It fosters the production and dissemination of accurate sex-disaggregated and gender-based data to strengthen the monitoring and evaluation of progress in terms of gender equality, women's empowerment and the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals. Another important focus of the Office consists of improving the entrepreneurial capacities of women, with the goal to enhance their sustainable livelihoods and resilience though securing their access to, control over and use of productive resources.

In this context, UN Women Morocco Country office is recruiting a Programme Assistant to support the implementation of the programme “Support to gender equality in Morocco”, funded by the French Development Agency which aims at (i) reinforcing Gender Sensitive Budgeting as tool to allocate and track gender sensitive public ressources at central and local level and (ii) supporting the Care economy through reinforcing the access to quality services for elderly people.

Task description

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Programme Analyst, the UNV Programme Assistant will:

• Support the planning, organization and monitoring of programmatic activities;
• Provide programmatic support in the preparation of programmatic work plans, budgets, and project/programme proposals.
• Support the monitoring of the achievement of programme results and the collection of information;
• Support effective coordination of institutional partners, civil society, and the United Nations system
• Support the preparation of high-level meetings and meetings, consultations, and any other national or regional events.
• Identify sources and gather and compile data and information for the preparation of documents, guidelines, speeches and position papers. 
• Undertake all logistical, administrative and financial arrangements for organization for meetings, workshops, events, and missions;   
• Support the preparation, consolidation, and maintenance of programme and financial information, including activity tracking matrices, financial monitoring tables, basic dashboards, and contribute to the preparation of periodic programme and financial reports;
• Create projects in Quantum system, prepare budget revisions, revise project awards and status; and determine unutilized funds and the operational and financial close of a project.
• Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:
• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day);
• Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
• Provide annual and end of assignment self-reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
• Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
• Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.


Results/expected outputs:
• As an active UN Women Morocco Country Office team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to the Morocco CO and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including:
o Support provided for the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of programme activities, including contributions to quarterly internal reports and donor reports.
o Project documents, work plans, and programme records are prepared, maintained, and updated in a timely manner.
o Programme results, achievements, and activities are documented and communicated through regular progress updates and reporting.
o Knowledge products, lessons learned, and good practices are compiled, organized, and shared with relevant stakeholders.
o Seminars, meetings, training workshops, and other programme events are effectively coordinated and supported.
o Meeting minutes are prepared in a timely manner, and follow-up on agreed actions is supported.
o Administrative, logistical, and coordination support is provided to ensure the smooth implementation of programme activities.
• Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment
• A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed

Skills and experience

• At least 3 years of professional work experience at the national and/or international level in programme development management.
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;

Competencies and values

• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UN Women ; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UN Women procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented;
• Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UN Women in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority;
• Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues;
• Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment.
• Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities;
• Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups;
• Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary;
• Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UN Women’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

Living conditions

Morocco is a middle-income country with a population of 35 million. The climate in Rabat is mild with very hot summers and short, rainy winters. Accommodation is available at reasonable prices. Public transport, including a train system, is cheap and connects the country's main centres. Taxis are abundant in major cities.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials.

Entitlements of a National UN Volunteer Specialist in Morocco:

1. Pre-assignment
Entry lump sum: USD 350
Relocation costs: $175 at beginning and end of assignment if duty station is outside of commuting distance (as determined by UNV)

2. During Assignment
Volunteer living allowance MAD 14215.5
Learning and training
Access to UNV's learning and career development resources
Annual leave: 2.5 days per month
Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for health, life and malicious acts for the UN Volunteer and health insurance coverage for up to 3 eligible dependents. See the Conditions of Service for more details on eligibility criteria.

3. End of assignment
Exit lump sum (paid on successful completion of assignment): $120 for each month served, paid on completion of contract

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