UNDP Kenya Job Vacancy : UN Coordination Associate

UNDP Kenya Job Vacancy : UN Coordination

Job Description

United Nations Development Programme

UNDP Kenya invites applications for the following position:

Post Title: UN Coordination Associate

Contract Type: FTA
 

Grade/Band: G6
 

Direct Supervisor: Head of
Resident Coordinator’s Office / Strategic Planning Adviser
 

Duration: One year, renewable subject to funding and performance
 

Background: Under the overall guidance of the UN Resident coordinator and direct supervision of the Head of the Resident Coordinator’s office (RCO), the UN Coordination Associate provides lead support in the operations and execution of

services in the UN Resident Coordinators Office and for the UN Country Team by managing administration, resources and financial management, logistical arrangements, assets of the office and client relations as well as facilitating UN activities implementation.

Required Skills and Experience:

Education:

• Completion of Secondary Education. 
• A University Degree in Social Sciences (includes Business Administration, Economics, Law, International Relations, Development Studies, Political Sciences) or related fields is an advantage

Experience:

• 5 to 7 years of progressively responsible and substantive administrative or programme experience is required at the national or international level.
• Strong computer literacy and experience is requirement (usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages).
• Excellent knowledge of English. Working knowledge of Kiswahili.

Date of Issue: 23 October 2014
 

Closing Date: 31 October 2014

How to Apply

The full terms of reference for the position can be accessed on the UNDP Kenya e-
Recruitment portal on the UNDP Kenya website – http://www.ke.undp.org
 

Notice

UNDP, as a matter of practice, does not charge any application, processing or training fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

“UNDP is an equal opportunity employer which strives to achieve overall balance in its staffing patterns”.