United Nations Volunteers - Primary Healthcare Partnership Officer - Jobs in Kenya

United Nations Volunteers - Primary Healthcare Partnership Officer - Jobs in Kenya

The incumbent will find his/her own housing arrangements in Nairobi. Nairobi is a modern metropolitan city where most basic goods and services are available locally at reasonable cost. The city is at a high altitude, with sunny days and cooler nights.

There is a short rainy season before Christmas, and longer rains fall from March to May. November to February is generally warm. No need for central heating, however warm clothes are necessary during the rainy season.

There are several transportation options in
Nairobi, including taxis, buses, mini-buses, and mobile applications for transport. Public healthcare in Nairobi is generally subpar, but there are private healthcare options that are of better quality.

The city is widely connected through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and the smaller Wilson Airport.

Air Assignment Title Primary Healthcare Partnership Officer transport is also available to many up-country destinations.

The city is home to some 3,000 UN personnel
mainly attributed to the fact that it serves as the headquarters for both UN HABITAT and UNEP, and as the UN Regional Hub for the East and Horn of Africa region.

Security is an issue in Nairobi, with incidents
of car-jacking and theft not uncommon. Safety and security in Nairobi varies depending on different
neighborhoods, and it is important to become familiarized with safety recommendations for the city.

Telecommunication system in Nairobi is generally sufficient. Internet access is generally reliable. There are frequent power cuts, however most of the shared compounds have generators.

Assignment Details

Organizational Context & Project Description
Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will be as much about the effec-tiveness of
development co-operation as it will be about the scale and form such co-operation takes.

The SDG agenda is marked by solidarity participation and universality, with a fundamental shift expected in the development finance architecture.

The Government of Kenya, with support of the UN system, has therefore spearheaded the SDG
Partnership Platform. The Platform brings together partners from Government, Devel-opment Partners,
Private Sector, Civil Society, Philanthropy, Academia, and Faith-Based Organizations to create diverse SDG accelerator windows.

The Council of Governors is a leading force behind the SDG Partnership Platform agenda, and committed to contribute to its success.

Task description

Under the direct supervision of the Council of Governors (COG) Health Advisor, and in close consultation of the SDG Partnership Platform (SDGPP) PHC Window Coordinator, the UNV will support the COG in the following: