United Nations Environment Programme Jobs in Kenya

United Nations Environment Programme Administrative Assistant Jobs in Kenya

Responsibilities

Human Resources Management:
• Coordinate various actions related to the administration of the unit's human resource activities, e.g., recruitment, placement, promotion, relocation, performance appraisal, job classification reviews, separation of staff members, training etc.
• Oversee the maintenance of vacancy announcement files and keeps track of status of vacancy announcements.
• Review and process personnel actions in UMOJA.
• Advise staff on visa matters.
• Provide advice and answer general queries on classification procedures and processes.
• Provide information and advice to staff/consultants with respect to conditions of service, duties and responsibilities, and privileges and entitlements under the Staff Rules and Regulations.
• Monitor staffing tables for a variety of human resource activities, e.g., appointments, retirement, expiration of appointments, reassignments, transfer and movement of staff.

Budget and Finance:
• Provide expert assistance in the preparation and development of the unit's work programme and budget.
• Assist in monitoring budget/work programme with respect to various budgets, trust funds, grant and other funds on a regular basis, and suggests reallocation of resources and implements the reallocation as necessary.
• Collect data from relevant databases and prepares customized financial reports.
• Provide assistance in the review, and preparation of the medium-term plan and its revisions.
• Review, analyse and assist in the finalization of cost estimates and budget proposals, in terms of staff and non-staff requirements from departments/offices at headquarters and in the field, including programmatic aspects;
• Assist managers in the elaboration of resource requirements for budget submissions.
• Monitor budget implementation/expenditures and recommend reallocation of funds as necessary.
• Review requisitions for goods and services to ensure (a) correct objects of expenditure have been charged, and (b) availability of funds.
• Monitor extra-budgetary resources, including review of agreements and cost plans, ensuring compliance with regulations and rules and established policies and procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of budget performance submissions.
• Assist in finalization of budget performance reports, analysing variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Must have passed the United Nations Administrative Support Assessment Test (ASAT) or the Global General Service Test (GGST) at Headquarters or an equivalent locally-administered test at Offices away from Headquarters.

Work Experience

A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in administrative services, finance, accounting, audit, human resources or related area.

Working knowledge in Enterprise Resource Platform (ERP) system is required. Experience with programmes dealing with global environmental funding is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.

Knowledge of other UN official languages is desirable.

Assessment

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

How to Apply

Apply online by 4th October 2017.

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

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United Nations Environment Programme Management Assistant Jobs in Kenya

Responsibilities

Provide assistance in support of planning and implementation activities/processes for the
programme of work.

Research, compile, analyse, summarize, and present basic information/data on specific programmes/project and related topics.

Assist in the coordination of programme/project planning and preparation.

Assist in the preparation and analysis of programme/project budget proposals; provide assistance in the interpretation of budget guidelines.

Assist in the monitoring and evaluation of programmes/projects; categorize, update,
track and analyse data related to programmes/projects;

Collaborate with programme/project managers on performance reporting; provide assistance on reporting requirements, guidelines, rules and procedures and ensure completeness and accuracy of data submitted.

Draft programme/project summary, coordinate review and clearance process, and coordinate

with editor, translation services.

Serve as focal point for coordination, monitoring and expedition of programme/project implementation activities,

Draft correspondence and communications related to all aspects of programme/project administration.

Education

Completion of high diploma is required.

Additional technical training in administration, accounting, finance or other relevant field is required.

Work Experience

Minimum of seven years of work experience responsible experience in the field of programmatic, administrative and/or communications support or in other related fields is desirable.

Experience in the monitoring and evaluation of programmes/projects is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.

Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment which will be followed by a competency-based interview.

How to Apply

Apply online by 20th September 2017.

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

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United Nations Environment Programme Intern Programme Management Jobs in Kenya

Responsibilities

Logistics, Communication & Administration towards the 2017 Environment Assembly's preparation;

Accredition of Civil Society organizations, database management, website management, client servicing, assessing the registration portals.

Civil society engagement at regional and global level towards the 2017 UN Environment Assembly with a focus on supporting meetings, preparatory conferences and workshops and their relevant organization.

Support towards meeting planning and organization;

Support of the Partnerships Unit in engaging the Private Sector, in particular support the development of a database of private sector partners, provide regular updates to the website, contribute to the planning and organization of meetings and conferences on private sector engagement;

Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);

Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent);

Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.

Be computer literate in standard software applications.

Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter;

Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Preferred area of study: Studies in Environmental and Development Policy, Media and Communication and or relevant Education or Capacity Development Field.

Work Experience

Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

For this internship, fluency in oral and written English is required.

Knowledge of another UN Language is desirable.

Assessment

Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.

How to Apply

Apply online by 13th September 2017

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

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