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National Interior Design Expert

UN-HabitatTunis, Tunisia
Category | Grade:Professional | CONDeadline:21 Jul 2026Job ID:280629Posted on:12 Jul 2026
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Overview

The expert will prepare accessible interior design plans and oversee housing modifications for social housing beneficiaries with disabilities in Tunisia, supporting UN-Habitat and the Ministry of Equipment and Housing.

Department: UN-Habitat Tunisia Office

Languages

Required: Arabic, French

Desired: English

Job Functions

  1. Design, Creative and User Experience
  2. Engineering, Infrastructure and Technical Services

Minimum Experience

5 years

Estimated Salary

Not available

Responsibilities

  • Assess beneficiary housing conditions and accessibility needs
  • Develop interior design plans adapted to disability-specific mobility and access needs
  • Coordinate contractors, suppliers and stakeholders for approved modification works
  • Supervise implementation quality against accessibility requirements
  • Deliver training on accessibility and universal design standards for different disability types
  • Support beneficiaries and NGOs to identify and advocate for inclusive housing solutions

Requirements

  • Advanced university degree in architecture or a related field, or a first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience
  • At least five years of professional experience in architecture
  • Fluency in oral and written Arabic and French

Skills

Interior DesignAccessible DesignUniversal DesignArchitectureConstruction OversightQuality AssuranceStakeholder CoordinationTraining Delivery

Additional info

  • Expected duration: 12 months
  • Reports to the Head of UN-Habitat Tunisia Office