UNEP Special Assistant, Administration Jobs in Kenya Jobs in Kenya
UNEP Special Assistant, Administration Jobs in Kenya Jobs in Kenya
ResponsibilitiesResearch, analyze and present information gathered from diverse sources of relevance to the Director and Deputy Director such as policy issues and administrative matters.
Support and advise the Director and Deputy Director and bring to their attention urgent and sensitive matters.
Oversee and organize policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies.
Generate survey initiatives, design data collection tools, review, analyze and interpret responses, identify problems/issues and prepare conclusions.
Organize and prepare written outputs, e.g. prepare background and briefing papers, analyse, report and study, inputs to publications.
Establish and maintain procedures, standards and tools which are consistent with UN policy and practice to ensure proper adherence to Human resources matters and financial management and control.
Supervise and manage staff in the office of the Director and Deputy Director.
Assess implications and make recommendations to the Director and Deputy Director on possible strategies and other measures to address issues of concern and to advance mandated objectives.
Maintain calendar and monitor delivery of key reports and deliverables that are requiring Divisional input or leadership, particularly to member states and UN Committees and partners.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in environmental or social sciences, business or public administration, management, economics or a related field is required.
A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the
advanced university degree.
Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.
Work Experience
At least seven (7) years of professional working experience of which two (2) are at an international level preferably relating to sustainable development and/or environmental related issues is required.
Experience working in a front or coordinating office, supporting senior level managers or cross functional teams is desirable.
Work experience within the United Nations context or similar organization is desirable.
Experience in coordinating large delegations in intergovernmental meetings is desirable.
At least two (2) years’ experience in coordinating projects relating to ecosystems and biodiversity is desirable.
Two (2) or more years of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of another United Nations official language is desirable.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; UNEP Special Assistant, Administration Jobs in Kenya Jobs in Kenya
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