Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs in Tunisia

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><b>Entitlements</b></p><p><br></p><p>1. Pre-assignment</p><p><br></p><p>Entry lump sum: USD 350</p><p>Relocation costs: USD 175 at the beginning and end of the assignment if the duty station is outside commuting distance (as determined by UNV)</p><p><br></p><p>2. During assignment</p><p><br></p><p>Volunteer Living Allowance: TND 1,879.74</p><p>Learning and training: Access to UNV learning and career development resources</p><p>Annual leave: 2.5 days per month</p><p>Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for health, life, and malicious acts for the UN Volunteer, as well as health insurance coverage for up to three eligible dependents. Please refer to the Conditions of Service for detailed eligibility criteria.</p><p><br></p><p>3. End of assignment</p><p><br></p><p>Exit lump sum (paid upon successful completion of the assignment): USD 120 for each month served, paid upon completion of the contract.</p><p><br></p><p>Mission and objectives</p><p>UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is the sexual and reproductive health agency of the UN. It works to uphold the rights and choices of women, girls and young people across more than 150 countries. UNFPA aims to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person can fulfil their potential.</p><p><br></p><p>The challenges are immense: Almost half of all pregnancies are unintended, one in three women faces physical or sexual violence, and every two minutes a woman or girl dies from causes related to pregnancy or childbirth, most of them preventable. UNFPA tackles these issues head-on, reaching millions of women, girls and young people every year with vital information about their bodies and rights, essential health services, and protection from violence.</p><p><br></p><p>Only when every person can access accurate information, quality care, and the freedom to make choices about their bodies safely and with dignity can they realize their full potential, and help shape a better future for all.</p><p><br></p><p>Context</p><p><br></p><p>Operating in Tunisia since 1974, the UNFPA- United Nations Population Fund is the UN's sexual and reproductive health agency. UNFPA’s mandate is to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. In Tunisia, UNFPA works closely with the government and civil society to expand access to high-quality sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights (SRHR), eliminate gender-based violence (GBV), support data-driven population dynamics (such as utilizing data from the general population census), and empower young people.</p><p><br></p><p>This UNV assignment is an integral part of UNFPA Tunisia’s communication strategy. The mission focuses on UNFPA mandat y by transforming strategic proposals into clear, accessible visual content. By building creative narratives around population dynamics and human rights, this role ensures the community and decision-makers are informed and engaged.</p><p><br></p><p>This volunteer assignment is supported by the Swiss Embassy in Tunisia as part of an initiative in partnership with the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program to enhance youth inclusion, with a focus on the inclusion of young people with disabilities (2024-2026). Therefore, applications from young people with disabilities who meet the required qualifications are strongly encouraged.</p><p>Task description</p><p>1. Support to Audiovisual Production</p><p><br></p><p>The UN Volunteer will contribute to the production of audiovisual content aimed at showcasing UNFPA’s activities and results through:</p><p><br></p><p>Supporting the capture of photos, videos, and audio content during events, workshops, field missions, interviews, and other programme activities;</p><p>Assisting in the preparation and organization of filming and photo sessions;</p><p>Supporting the editing and production of short and long-form video content for digital platforms, communication campaigns, and institutional products;</p><p>Contributing to the selection, organization, and processing of audiovisual materials produced;</p><p>Assisting in the preparation, setup, and proper functioning of audiovisual equipment during communication activities.</p><p><br></p><p>2. Support to Graphic Design and Visual Communication</p><p><br></p><p>The UN Volunteer will contribute to the creation of engaging visual materials in line with UNFPA branding through:</p><p><br></p><p>Assisting in the design of printed and digital communication materials (posters, brochures, leaflets, banners, presentations, roll-ups, etc.);</p><p>Participating in the creation of visuals for social media and awareness campaigns;</p><p>Contributing to the development of simple illustrations, visual animations, or graphic content to enhance audience engagement;</p><p>Supporting the visualization of data, statistics, and key information into clear and accessible infographics;</p><p>Ensuring compliance with UNFPA branding standards and communication guidelines across all outputs.</p><p><br></p><p>3. Support to Communication Resource Management</p><p><br></p><p>The UN Volunteer will support the organization and management of communication resources through:</p><p><br></p><p>Contributing to the organization, classification, and archiving of photos, videos, and other multimedia resources;</p><p>Supporting the updating of digital content libraries to ensure easy access and use;</p><p>Participating in the management and tracking of audiovisual equipment inventory under the supervision of the communication team.</p><p><br></p><p>4. Support to Institutional Communication Activities</p><p><br></p><p>The UN Volunteer will contribute to UNFPA visibility and communication efforts through:</p><p><br></p><p>Supporting media and audiovisual coverage of organizational activities and events;</p><p>Assisting in the preparation and dissemination of content across communication channels;</p><p>Participating in the identification and promotion of stories, testimonials, and best practices from programme activities;</p><p>Performing any other related tasks within their area of responsibility as assigned by the supervisor.</p><p><br></p><p>Application deadline is on 10 August 2026</p> </div><h2 class="h5">Skills</h2> <div data-jb-field="skills"><p>Age</p><p>18 - 80</p><p>Required experience</p><p><br></p><p>1 month</p><p>Donor priorities</p><p>.</p><p>Nationality</p><p>Candidate must be a national, legal resident or hold refugee status in the country of assignment.</p><p>Additional eligibility criteria</p><p>.</p><p><br></p><p>Assignment requirements</p><p>Relevant experience</p><p><br></p><p>1 month</p><p>Languages</p><p>French, Level: Fluent, Required</p><p>English, Level: Fluent, Required</p><p>Arabic, Level: Fluent, Required</p><p>Required education level</p><p>Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Audiovisual Production or Multimedia Arts.</p><p>Competencies and values</p><p>- Integrity.</p><p>- Respect for Diversity.</p><p>- Assiduity and professionalism</p><p>- Accountability.</p><p>- Planning and organising.</p><p>- Communication and Teamwork</p><p>- Adaptability and Flexibility.</p><p>- Creativity and innovation.</p><p>- Self-management.</p><p>- Strong attention to detail and quality in communication outputs.</p><p><br></p><p>Skills and experience</p><p>At least one (01) month up to one (01) year of professional experience in :</p><p>- Design Software: Professional proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign).</p><p>- Video Software: Mastery of Premiere Pro (knowledge of After Effects for motion design is a strong asset).</p><p>- Portfolio Requirement: Candidates must provide a link to their portfolio or video showreel to be considered.</p><p><br></p></div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p>Mission and objectives</p><p>The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. UNV works with United Nations partners, governments and civil society to mobilize volunteers and promote volunteerism as a powerful means to achieve sustainable development.</p><p><br></p><p>The UNV Multi-Country Field Unit (MCFU) for the Maghreb covers Algeria, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia.</p><p>Context</p><p>In Tunisia, UNV is implementing, with the support of the Embassy of Switzerland, an innovative initiative promoting youth professional integration and disability inclusion through volunteerism.</p><p><br></p><p>Within the framework of the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development (IVY2026), SDC and UNV seek to strengthen the visibility of young volunteers' contributions while capturing evidence, lessons learned and good practices emerging from the SDC-UNV partnership.</p><p><br></p><p>The UN Associate Volunteer will contribute to both communication and knowledge management efforts supporting this strategic initiative.</p><p><br></p><p>This assignment is supported by the Embassy of Switzerland in Tunisia. It also contributes to the implementation of the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development (IVY2026) by documenting, promoting and amplifying the contributions of young UN Volunteers supported through the SDC-UNV initiative.</p><p>Task description</p><p>Under the direct supervision of the Multi-Country Coordinator, UNV Multi-Country Field Unit for the Maghreb, and in close collaboration with young volunteers supported by SDC under the above captioned initiative, UN partners and UNV communication focal points, the UN Associate Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:</p><p><br></p><p>A. Support strategic communications and visibility</p><p>• Contribute to the collection of stories, testimonials and human-interest content illustrating the contribution of young volunteers supported by SDC in Tunisia.</p><p>• Support the preparation of communication products with a focus on social media content including social media cards, advocacy reels, inspiring volunteer success story videos, etc. featuring young UN Volunteers supported by SDC.</p><p>• Support the implementation of potential SDC-UNV joint activities related to the International Volunteer Day and the International Volunteer Year (IVY2026).</p><p>• Maintain a repository of communication assets, photos and multimedia materials produced during the volunteering assignment.</p><p>• Support other visibility initiatives with Swiss Cooperation and UN host agencies.</p><p><br></p><p>B. Support monitoring, learning and knowledge management</p><p>• Coordinate the collection and organization of qualitative and quantitative information related to the SDC-UNV initiative.</p><p>• Compile evidence, good practices, innovations and lessons learned from implementation.</p><p>• Conduct interviews with volunteers as well as with SDC and UN partners.</p><p>• Support the analysis of results and emerging trends.</p><p>• Support the drafting of a knowledge product and a learning brief.</p><p><br></p><p>C. Support capitalization of the SDC-UNV initiative</p><p>• Contribute to the preparation of a comprehensive capitalization document highlighting:</p><p>o achievements;</p><p>o lessons learned;</p><p>o good practices;</p><p>o innovation;</p><p>o recommendations for future programming;</p><p>o contribution of volunteerism to youth employability and disability inclusion.</p><p>• Assist in preparing related presentations and dissemination materials.</p><p><br></p><p>Expected Deliverables</p><p><br></p><p>By the end of the assignment, the volunteer is expected to contribute to:</p><p>• A repository of communication products and success stories of young UN Volunteers supported by the SDC-UNV initiative.</p><p>• A comprehensive capitalization document on the SDC-UNV initiative on youth employability and disability inclusion through volunteerism.</p><p>• Increased visibility of IVY2026 activities and young volunteers' contributions.</p><p><br></p><p>Application deadline is on 21 August 2026</p> </div><h2 class="h5">Skills</h2> <div data-jb-field="skills"><p>Age</p><p>18 - 80</p><p>Required experience</p><p><br></p><p>1 month</p><p>Donor priorities</p><p>.</p><p>Nationality</p><p>Candidate must be a national, legal resident or hold refugee status in the country of assignment.</p><p>Additional eligibility criteria</p><p>.</p><p><br></p><p>Assignment requirements</p><p>Relevant experience</p><p><br></p><p>12 months</p><p>Languages</p><p>French, Level: Fluent, Required</p><p>English, Level: Fluent, Required</p><p>Arabic, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable</p><p>Required education level</p><p>Bachelor's degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, International Development, Social Sciences, Political Science, Knowledge Management or another closely related discipline</p><p>Competencies and values</p><p>• Accountability</p><p>• Adaptability and flexibility</p><p>• Creativity and innovation</p><p>• Planning and organising</p><p>• Assiduity and professionalism</p><p>• Teamwork</p><p>• Self-management</p><p>Skills and experience</p><p>• Up to one year of professional experience in communication, knowledge management, project support, research or a related field.</p><p>• Excellent writing and editing skills.</p><p>• Strong analytical and synthesis abilities.</p><p>• Ability to conduct interviews and prepare reports.</p><p>• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.</p><p>• Knowledge of digital communication and social media is an asset.</p><p>• Experience in photography, graphic design or video editing is desirable.</p><p>• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.</p><p>• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.</p><p>• Strong interest in youth engagement, disability inclusion, volunteerism and sustainable development.</p><p><br></p></div>