UN-Habitat Job Vacancies in Kenya
UN-Habitat Innovate Counties Challenge Project Coordinator Jobs in Kenya
Organizational Location: Un-Habitat
Duty Station: Nairobi
Duration: 3 months
ResponsibilitiesCoordinate ICT and sustainable cities projects in collaboration with participating UN-Habitat branches and external partners
Organize expert group meetings, training sessions and multi stakeholder sessions aimed at enhancing the delivery of the projects.
Establish and managing partnerships with counties, academic institutions and researchers
Produce annual project reports on the projects.
Monitor the financial expenditure of the projects.
Provide communications, monitoring and administrative backing to the projects.
Arrange and take part in regular project team meetings.
Education and Work Experience
The incumbent is required to have a university degree fulfilled when applying for the position. The academic background should be in any of the following fields: International Development, Social Sciences, Administration, Urban Development. A relevant Masters degree is an asset.
The incumbent should have at least 4 years of relevant work experience. Experience from the ICT or telecommunications sector is an asset.
Good project cycle coordination and management skills covering project design, implementation and monitoring.
An understanding of urban planning, urban development, urban policy and legislation and sustainable urbanization. Knowledge of the smart cities field, ICT4D projects, or urban indicators is an asset.
Excellent ICT skills and analytical and communication skills.
The ability to draft a wide selection of written communication and to articulate ideas in a clear and concise manner. Research skills, particularly in the technology field, are an asset.
Good interpersonal skills, previous exposure to cross cultural environments is advantageous.
Ability to work well in a team whilst also having the capacity and initiative to work independently is required.
Knowledge of the UN, including working experience in a developing country and working experience with the UN (work within the UN, or working with UN agencies and programmes) are assets.
Fluency in English, written and verbal, is required. Working knowledge of Kiswahili, is an asset as significant work in Kenya is expected.
Competencies:
Keeps abreast of available technology, understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office.
Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify
Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; is willing to learn from others
Able to develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments
Remuneration
Payments will be based on deliverables over the consultancy period. There are set remuneration rates for consultancies. The rate is determined by functions performed and experience of the consultant. The fees will be paid as per agreement.
Applications should include:
Cover memo or motivation letter (maximum 1 page)
Summary CV (maximum 2 pages), indicating the following information:
Educational Background (incl. dates)
Professional Experience (assignments, tasks, achievements, duration by years/ months)
Other Experience and Expertise (e.g. Internships/ voluntary work, etc.)
Expertise and preferences regarding location of potential assignments
Expectations regarding remuneration
UN Personal History Form (please use the United Nations standard personal history form available upon request or unhabitat.org
Proof of relevant work (at least two)
Please be advised that since April 15th 2010, applicants for consultancies must be part of the
UN-HABITAT e-Roster in order for their application to be considered. You can reach the e-Roster
through the following link: e-roster.unhabitat.org
All applications should be submitted to:
UN-Habitat
P.O. Box 30030, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: anne.idukitta@unhabitat.org
Deadline for applications: 25 April 2017
For more information and job application details, see; UN-Habitat Innovate Counties Challenge Project Coordinator Jobs Vacancies in Kenya
UN-Habitat Project Assistants Jobs in Kenya
Responsibilities
Provide support to the Youth Advisory Board by coordinating their meetings to centrally meet UN-Habitat’s mission.
Support the Youth Advisory Board in providing progress and annual reports on their activities.
Provide support on social media by managing UN-Habitat Youth accounts in Face Book, Twitter, Snap Chat and Instagram.
Assist in sending out the monthly UN-Habitat Youth newsletters to the subscribers and manage the account
Facilitate the editing and publishing of youth related stories on unhabitat.org web blog.
Facilitate the publishing of UN-Habitat Youth articles on the United Nations Youth Flash newsletters.
Provide support to the Unit Leader when called upon.
Education
• University Degree in International relations, urban studies, public administration, or other related social sciences.is required
Worl Experience
A minimum of 1 year of progressively responsible experience involving youth and Community development programmes Knowledge of databases
Strong interpersonal skills and the experience in working in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity
Capacity to work with minimal supervision
UN experience is an advantage.
Language Skills
English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of a second official UN language is an advantage.
Remuneration
Payments will be based on deliverables over the consultancy period. There are set remuneration rates for consultancies. The rate is determined by functions performed and experience of the consultant. The fees will be paid as per agreement.
Applications should include:
Cover memo or motivation letter (maximum 1 page)
Summary CV (maximum 2 pages), indicating the following information:
Educational Background (incl. dates)
Professional Experience (assignments, tasks, achievements, duration by years/ months)
Other Experience and Expertise (e.g. Internships/ voluntary work, etc.)
Expertise and preferences regarding location of potential assignments
Expectations regarding remuneration
UN Personal History Form (please use the United Nations standard personal history form available upon request or via: unhabitat.org
Proof of relevant work (at least two)
All applications should be submitted via email to:
Anne Idukitta
Email: Anne.Idukitta@unhabitat.org
Deadline for applications: 25 April 2017
For more information and job application details, see; UN-Habitat Project Assistants Jobs in Kenya
UN-Habitat does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. If you have any questions concerning persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of these offices and requesting the payment of a fee, please contact: recruitment@unon.org
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