UNOPS: Finance Intern – Tunis

General Information

Position Title

Finance Intern

Job Category

Finance

Duty Station(s)

Tunis

Seniority Level

Entry Level

ICS Level

Internship

Contract Type

Internship

Contract Level

Internship

Posting Start Date

16-Jun-2026

Posting End Date

23-Jun-2026

Duration

06 mois

Job Highlight

Le/la stagiaire aux finances travaille en étroite collaboration avec le personnel des opérations, des programmes et des projets de l”UNOPS pour résoudre les problèmes financiers et échanger les informations.

About the Region

The UNOPS Africa Regional Office, based in Nairobi, Kenya, oversees the delivery of over 250 projects across 40 countries, with a focus on fragile and conflict-affected settings. Supported by more than 1,000 personnel across five multi-country offices—spanning North, West, Central, Eastern and Southern Africa, and the Horn of Africa—the office advances national priorities through strategic initiatives in Climate Action, Health, Infrastructure, Peace and Security, Middle-Income Country Support, and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The Regional Office provides strategic leadership, operational support, and oversight in key areas including Partnerships, Communications, Management and Oversight, Infrastructure and Project Management, Health and Safety, and Security. By promoting excellence in project delivery, fostering knowledge sharing, and driving continuous improvement, the office contributes to sustainable infrastructure, transparent resource management, and a better quality of life for communities across the continent.

About the Country/Multi-Country Office

Based in Tunis, the North Africa Multi-Country Office (NAMCO) oversees operations in Algeria, Egypt, Libya, and Morocco, delivering project management, financial services, infrastructure, procurement, and human resources support. With active project offices in Morocco and Libya, NAMCO works in close partnership with governments, NGOs, and international financial institutions to advance socio-economic development across the region. NAMCO’s portfolio spans health, justice, climate action, and environmental preservation, while promoting youth and women”s empowerment through improved access to education and employment opportunities. Key initiatives include: supplying digital learning materials for Tunisian schools (World Bank), supporting Tunisia’s national development plan (AICS), enhancing maritime border management (EU), delivering high-tech health equipment to 75 hospitals (World Bank), supporting resilient agriculture in Libya (IFAD), and advancing vocational training in Morocco (KOICA). NAMCO’s work contributes directly to inclusive growth and progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Job Specific Context

Sous la direction et la supervision du team des finances, le/la stagiaire aux finances fournit une variété de fonctions spécialisées en finances, en comptabilité et en secrétariat liées à la comptabilité des projets, à la budgétisation et aux rapports financiers. Le stagiaire aux finances assure la qualité, l”exactitude et la cohérence du travail et promeut une approche orientée vers le client conforme aux règles et règlements financiers de l”UNOPS.

Role Purpose

Le/la stagiaire aux finances travaille en étroite collaboration avec le personnel des opérations, des programmes et des projets de l”UNOPS pour résoudre les problèmes financiers et échanger les informations.

Functions / Key Results Expected

UNOPS est à la recherche d’un (e) Stagiaire aux Finances qui prendra part à la gestion efficace des finances au sein de la Plateforme Opérationnelle du bureau de l’UNOPS à Tunis.

Responsabilités :

Préparation et analyse de rapports sur les données financières

Extraction et consolidation des documents justificatifs de paiement et autres informations financières demandées

Traitement de la documentation financière et maintien d”un système de contrôle interne qui garantit que les vouchers traités sont conformes aux procédures, et que les transactions sont correctement enregistrées et affichées dans oneUnops

Assurance de support à l’unité de finance en termes d’assistance à la gestion et vérification des paiements à faire

Communication avec les collègues, concernant les corrections et les vérifications qui concernent différentes transactions périodiques

Saisie et extraction des données de divers systèmes automatisés de l”UNOPS concernant les ressources humaines, la finance, l”approvisionnement et les missions;

Vérification de l”exactitude de données extraites du système et des dossiers;

Participer à l’élaboration et à l’analyse des rapports financiers

Maintien d”un système de classement efficace des documents et dossiers financiers

Revue et mise à jour des documents de support dans le cadre de la préparation de l’audit

S’acquitter d’autres tâches connexes qui lui seront confiées

Éléments d’apprentissage:

Analyse du rapport financier

Maîtrise du cycle de paie

Liaison efficace et communication avec d”autres entités de l”UNOPS

Apprentissage de l”environnement de travail d”un bureau des Nations Unies doté d”un portefeuille régional

Skills

Finance, Project Finance, Finance Accounting

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.

Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.

Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education Requirements

La procédure de sélection est ouverte aux candidats qui, à la date limite fixée pour le dépôt des candidatures, remplissent les conditions suivantes :

Etre étudiant ou ayant le diplôme de Licence (BAC+3) /Bachelor, Masters ou PHD (de préférence en sciences économiques, en finance, en comptabilité, ou en gestion), ou être déjà en possession de ces diplômes susmentionnés dont la date d’obtention de diplôme ne doit pas dépasser les 3 ans.

Experience Requirements

Avoir une idée sur l”utilisation des ordinateurs et des logiciels de bureau (MS Office et / ou des versions plus récentes) et la connaissance préalable des tableurs et bases de données, ainsi que la manipulation des systèmes de gestion basés sur le Web .

Language Requirements

LanguageProficiency LevelRequirementFrenchFluentRequiredEnglishIntermediateDesirable

Additional Information

• UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
• Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the selection process, which may include various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of a wide range of nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. We strive to sustain and strengthen this diversity, fostering an inclusive working environment where all personnel are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities.
• UNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills, qualifications and experience outlined in the vacancy announcement. We are committed to a fair and transparent selection process and welcome diverse perspectives, including those of women, indigenous and racialized communities, individuals of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, and persons with disabilities.
• We are committed to enabling all candidates to perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require support or reasonable accommodation to complete any assessment, please inform our human resources team upon receiving your invitation.
• UNOPS has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment, and other forms of abusive conduct, including discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment. To uphold these standards, background checks are conducted for all final candidates to help ensure that individuals with a history of such conduct are not hired. By applying for a position with UNOPS, candidates acknowledge and consent to these verification processes.

Terms and Conditions

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.
• For more details about the contract types, please click here.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.