United Nations Environment Programme Administrative Assistant Jobs in Kenya

United Nations Environment Programme Administrative Assistant Jobs in Kenya

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. This position is located at the Nairobi duty station in the Corporate Coordination Unit (CCU) of the Executive Office of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The Administrative Assistant will report to the Executive Office Coordinator under the overall guidance of the Chief of Staff. Within delegated authority, the Administrative Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:

Responsibilities

Human Resource Management

• Initiates, reviews, processes and follows-up on actions related to the administration of the unit’s human resource activities, e.g., recruitment of staff and consultants, placement, promotion, relocation, performance appraisal, job classification reviews, separation of staff members, training, ensuring consistency in the application of UN rules and procedures.

• Responds to enquiries and provides information and advice to staff regarding their entitlements, administrative procedures, processes and practices, conditions of service, duties and responsibilities, and entitlements under the Staff Rules and Regulations.

• Oversees the maintenance of vacancy announcement files and keeps track of status of vacancy announcements. Reviews and processes personnel actions through UMOJA.

• Monitors staffing table and prepare relevant statistical data/charts.

Budget and Finance


• Assists in the preparation and review of financial and human resource proposals/requirements. Consolidates budget/work programme with respect to Headquarters’ budget, trust funds, grants and procurement.

• Monitors expenditures and compares with approved budget; prepares adjustments as necessary.


• Assists managers in the elaboration of resource requirements for budget submissions.

• Assists in preparation of budget performance submissions and finalization of budget performance reports, analysing variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures

• Prepares or customizes financial reports from UMOJA system generated reports.

• Co-ordinates with other finance and budget staff on related issues during preparation of budget reports.

General Administration

• Drafts routine correspondence to respond to enquiries in respect to relevant administrative, financial audit, personnel matters.

• Coordinates extensively with service units and liaises frequently with internal team members both at Headquarters and in the field.

• Performs other related administrative duties, as required (e.g., operational travel programme; monitoring accounts and payment to vendors and individual contractors for services; physical space planning; identification of office technology needs and maintenance of equipment, software and systems; organizing and coordinating seminars, conferences and translations).


• Prepares travel authorizations in UMOJA for both staff and non-staff members and associated expense reports in conformity with UN Rules.

• May be responsible for guiding, training, and supervising the work of more junior General Service staff.

• Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.

• Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.

Contract Administration

• Assists with day-to-day administration of contracts between the UN and external contractors for outsourced services.

• Audits the contractors' invoices against the goods and services provided by the contractor and approved by the UN.

• Processes the payment of contractors' invoices and monitor payments.

• Prepares and processes all UN forms and permissions for contractual and work Unit, Section or Service UN staff, including: UN grounds passes, property passes, UN parking permits, swipe-card access and door keys.

• Perform other duties as assigned.


Competencies

Professionalism:

*Ability to perform a broad range of administrative functions, e.g., budget/work programme, human resources, database management.

*Ability to apply knowledge of various United Nations administrative, financial and human resources rules and regulations in work situations.

*Ability to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making. Shows pride in work and in achievements.

*Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter.

*Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns.

*Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

*Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.

Teamwork:

*Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others.

*Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position.

*Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Planning and Organizing:

*Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies.

*Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required.

*Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary.

Uses time efficiently.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job - Specific Qualification

Additional training in administration, human resources management or related area is desirable.

Work Experience

*A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of office management, administrative services, finance/accounting, human resources management or related area is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to five (5) years for candidates who possess a first level University degree.

* Experience working with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is required.

* At least five (5) years of experience within the United Nations Common System or any large international organization is desirable.

*Experience in human resources policies and recruitment procedures within an international organisation similar to the United Nations is desirable.

* Experience in managing staff and non-staff contract administration is desirable.

*Experience in drafting, reviewing and editing official correspondence within an international organisation similar to the United Nations is desirable.

* One (1) year or more 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. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.

NOTE: "Fluency equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand), and " Knowledge of" equals a rating of " confident" in two of the four areas.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; United Nations Environment Programme Administrative Assistant Jobs in Kenya

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