Programme Assistant-Kishushe Local Rights Programme (LRP) at ActionAid International Kenya in Kishushe, Kenya

(1 Position)

Based in Kishushe

ActionAid International Kenya (AAIK) is a member of ActionAid Federation; ActionAid works in more than 40 countries all over the world, in the places where we can make the biggest impact. We tackle poverty and denial of human rights at the local level, and we challenge the causes behind them locally, nationally and globally.

In Kenya AAIK works in solidarity with women and people living in poverty and exclusion; connecting their voices, sharing ideas, spreading inspiration, campaigning, advocating and formulating public policy to eradicate poverty and ensure social justice.

We are present in at least 16 counties across Kenya and link key international, national and local institutions in favour of the right holders.

ActionAid seeks to recruit a dynamic and innovative professional who will take up the position of Programme and Finance Assistant; to implement programmes designed to benefit the community in Kishushe

Programme and Finance Assistant – Kishushe LRP

This position is based in Kishushe, which lies on the leeward side of Taita hills in the Taita Taveta County, about 50 Km from Voi town.

The area boarders Tsavo national park and is home to the famous Mzima springs that supplies fresh water to the City of Mombasa and Voi town.

Reporting to the Manager- Kishushe LRP; the Programme & Finance Assistant is responsible for effective and efficient sponsorship, financial and administrative support in the Local Rights Programme; the incumbent will be responsible for and not limited to;

• Coordinating sponsorship activities(message collection and photo updates)
• Providing support to the LRP Manager to ensure  effective and efficient management of LRP finances;
• Processing payments and assists the Community Development Facilitator in grant monitoring;
• Posting expenditure to the cashbook and petty cashbook;
• Preparing bank reconciliation & manages petty cash;
• Preparing case studies for inclusion in the reports;
• Participating in implementation of programmes at the LRP;
• Assisting the Community Development Facilitator in Capacity building of groups in areas such as finance and book keeping; and
• Assisting in the organization of events/workshops

Profile

Our preferred candidate will have:

• A minimum of a Degree in a related field, basic accounting skills (KATC Final/CPA II) and a minimum of three (3) years’ relevant work experience;
• Experience preferably in programming and financial management;
• Communication, report writing and analytical skills;
• Computer skills 

You must be willing to reside in the Local Rights Programme area.

The successful candidates will enjoy flexibility and organizational space while joining an experienced and dynamic staff working alongside people living in poverty.

If you possess the necessary qualifications and experience, fill in the application form http://www.actionaid.org/sites/files/actionaid/application_form_-_programme_assistant-lrp.docx and specifying the location send it to us via email to be received not later than October 31, 2012 to:

The Head of Human Resources Organisation Development & Administration
P. O. Box 42814, 00100, Nairobi

Email: hresources.kenya@actionaid.org 

(Kindly write on the subject line of your email “Programme & Finance Assistant-Kishushe LRP”)

Do not send a detailed CV at this stage as only the information in the application form will be used for initial selection.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

ActionAid is an equal opportunities employer.

Qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Programme Assistant - Nyarongi Local Rights Programme (LRP) at ActionAid International Kenya in Nyarongi, Kenya

(1 Position)

Based in Nyarongi

ActionAid International Kenya (AAIK) is a member of ActionAid Federation; ActionAid works in more than 40 countries all over the world, in the places where we can make the biggest impact.

We tackle poverty and denial of human rights at the local level, and we challenge the causes behind them locally, nationally and globally.

In Kenya AAIK works in solidarity with women and people living in poverty and exclusion; connecting their voices, sharing ideas, spreading inspiration, campaigning, advocating and formulating public policy to eradicate poverty and ensure social justice.

We are present in at least 16 counties across Kenya and link key international, national and local institutions in favour of the right holders.

ActionAid seeks to recruit a dynamic and innovative professional who will take up the position of Programme and Finance Assistant; to implement programmes designed to benefit the community in Nyarongi

Programme and Finance Assistant – Nyarongi LRP

This position is based in Nyarongi division in Ndhiwa district, Homabay County. Reporting to the Manager- Nyarongi LRP; the Programme & Finance Assistant is responsible for effective and efficient sponsorship, financial and administrative support in the Local Rights Programme; the incumbent will be responsible for and not limited to;

• Coordinating sponsorship activities(message collection and photo updates)
• Providing support to the LRP Manager to ensure  effective and efficient management of LRP finances;
• Processing payments and assists the Community Development Facilitator in grant monitoring;
• Posting expenditure to the cashbook and petty cashbook;
• Preparing bank reconciliation & manages petty cash;
• Preparing case studies for inclusion in the reports;
• Participating in implementation of programmes at the LRP;
• Assisting the Community Development Facilitator in Capacity building of groups in areas such as finance and book keeping; and
• Assisting in the organization of events/workshops

Profile

Our preferred candidate will have:

• A minimum of a Degree in a related field, basic accounting skills (KATC Final/CPA II) and a minimum of three (3) years’ relevant work experience;
• Experience preferably in programming and financial management;
• Communication, report writing and analytical skills; Computer skills 

You must be willing to reside in the Local Rights Programme area.

The successful candidates will enjoy flexibility and organizational space while joining an experienced and dynamic staff working alongside people living in poverty.

If you possess the necessary qualifications and experience, fill in the application form http://www.actionaid.org/sites/files/actionaid/application_form_-_programme_assistant-lrp.docx and specifying the location send it to us via email to be received not later than October 31, 2012 to:

The Head of Human Resources Organisation Development & Administration
P. O. Box 42814, 00100, Nairobi

Email: hresources.kenya@actionaid.org 

(Kindly write on the subject line of your email “Programme & Finance Assistant-Kishushe LRP”)

Do not send a detailed CV at this stage as only the information in the application form will be used for initial selection.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

ActionAid is an equal opportunities employer.

Qualified women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Program Assistant- GS&L Sector at CARE International, Nairobi, Kenya

Program Assistant- GS&L Sector at CARE International Nairobi, Kenya

CARE International in Kenya is looking for an experienced and highly motivated individual who is result-oriented to fill the above position:

Reporting to the GS&L Sector Manager, the Program Assistant will be responsible for administrative duties, assist in procurement and store keeping. The program Assistant will disseminate information generated by the sector to external and internal audiences, as well as receive information from within and externally.

Applications
If you feel you are the right candidate for this advertised position, kindly send your application indicating the reference number and title of the position applied for along with an up-to-date CV with telephone contacts of three professional referees to:

The Human Resources & Development Manager,
CARE International in Kenya,
Email: vacancies@care.or.ke

so as to be received not later than 2nd March, 2012. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

CARE is an equal opportunity employer and promotes gender equity.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

CARE International in Kenya does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Programme Assistant - Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS), Nairobi

Programme Assistant at the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) in Nairobi - Kenyan Jobs

Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) is a humanitarian relief organisation created by the Act of Parliament, Cap 256 of the Laws of Kenya of 21st December 1965.

Its vision is to be the most effective, most trusted and self sustaining humanitarian organisation in Kenya.

KRCS has been appointed the Principal Recipient (PR) for Global Fund (GF) Round 10 HIV Grant. It is in this respect that the Society has set up the Global Fund Programme Management Unit (GF PMU).

The unit is looking for qualified persons to fill the following position:

Position Title: Programme Assistant

1 Position

Reporting to: Deputy Secretary General, Global Fund PMU

Job Location: KRCS Headquarters

Overall Purpose

Reporting to the Deputy Secretary General, Global Fund Programme Management Unit (PMU), the Programme Assistant is responsible for providing effective confidential secretarial and administrative support services in the development, implementation and evaluation of programme activities.

Specific duties include collecting and analysing data and information, preparing correspondence, providing information to staff and customers, scheduling appointments, planning and organising meetings, travel and conferences, writing minutes, as well as monitoring the progress of various assignments to ensure that the DSG GF and the rest of the GF management team is kept fully informed on all matters requiring immediate attention.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain communication channels between the Office of the Deputy Secretary General Global Fund PMU and other departments as well as external organisations and individuals.
• Prepare notes, correspondence and reports in accordance to instructions
• Respond to telephone inquiries, giving information to callers and routing calls to appropriate officials and also placing outgoing calls.
• Receive official visitors and walk-in customers by ascertaining the nature of business and directing them accordingly.
• Schedule appointments and screening requests for meetings, synchronizing and updating the DSG GF PMU appointments.
• Prepare both local and international itineraries, confirming travel, freight and hotel reservations.
• Oversee the proper maintenance, storage, retrieval of files and documents in order to ensure that they are accessible and secure.
• Monitor and track the progress of various assignments and regularly updating the DSG, GF, and other members of staff on organisational deadlines and problems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree qualification in Business Management or equivalent qualifications.
• Over three (3) years relevant experience gained in a busy executive office.

Key Competencies

• Proficiency in using word processing and other computer software packages, including use of the e-mail, the internet as well as local and wide area network systems.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with an attention to detail, along with an ability to analyse and evaluate different types of information
• Knowledge of principles and practices of organisation, planning, records management, research and general administration.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to respond to routine letters, conduct surveys and prepare reports

Applications must contain: Letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of relevant certificates, address and contacts of two referees.

All applications should be sent to:

The Secretary General
Kenya Red Cross Society
P. O. Box 40712-00100
Nairobi

So as to reach him not later than Friday, 23rd September 2011.

Project Assistant - Danish Refugee Council, Nairobi

Project Assistant at Danish Refugee Council in Nairobi – Kenyan Jobs

The Horn of Africa is an important departure point for people in mixed migration flows. Each year thousands of people leave or pass through Somalia and neighbouring countries including Yemen in the hope of finding a safer or brighter future elsewhere. The Regional Mixed Migration Secretariat (RMMS) has been established to provide better coordination and support to agencies, institutions and forums in the Horn of Africa and Yemen sub-region to improve the management of protection and assistance response to people in mixed migration flows in the Horn of Africa and across the Gulf of Aden or Red Sea in Yemen. The RMMS is hosted and managed by the Danish Refugee Council regional office in Nairobi, and is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:

PROJECT ASSISTANT

The Project Assistant will offer support in sourcing, synthesizing and processing information and data.

• Assist in gathering and dissemination of data and information related to mixed migration.
• Assist in establishment of a virtual resource centre and assist with the management of a web portal in order to make information and analysis available to various stakeholders.
• Assist with the backup and support of the coordination of research initiatives in areas of interest related to mixed migration.

Requirements:

• University degree and minimum of 2-3 year’ experience in similar role involving information management, research and communications.
• Some human rights/protection knowledge and track record in the humanitarian agenda.
• Good IT command and knowledge of
• maintaining template-style website.
• Strong analytical and writing skills and knowledge of one of the following languages is an added advantage: French, Arabic, Somalia or Amharic.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications including a one-page cover letter together with their CV (not more than 4 pages) with contact details of three professional referees to drcjobs@drchoa.org. Please indicate the position applied for as the subject heading. The closing date for receiving applications is August 31, 2011.

For a complete job description with a full description of the position and requirements you may write to info@drchoa.org. Do not send applications to info@drchoa.org.

Project Assistant - The National Cohesion and Integration Commission, Nairobi

Project Assistant at The National Cohesion and Integration Commission in Nairobi (Salary KES 60,000) - Kenyan Jobs

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission invites applications from qualified persons for the following position:

Project Assistant

Salary: Kshs.60,000 per month
Duration: 6 Months

Specific Duties Entail:

• Developing and maintaining project deliverables.
• Helping in organizing project committee meetings and preparing the necessary materials including reports, presentations, agendas and other meeting collateral.
• Participate in the monitoring and evaluation of project activities.
• Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment:

• First Degree in Social Sciences
• At least two years working experience in Project Management and administrative support.
• Computer literacy.

Applications attaching CV’s and copies of certificates should be sent to the undersigned before 2nd September, 2011.

Commission Secretary / CEO
National Cohesion and Integration Commission
Delta House, 4th Floor
Waiyaki Way
P.O. Box 7055 – 00100
Nairobi

Service Delivery Officers - Jhpiego in Nairobi, Mombasa & Kisumu

Service Delivery Officers at Jhpiego in Nairobi, Mombasa & Kisumu – Kenyan Jobs

Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is an international NGO supporting health programs to improve the health of women and their families. Jhpiego Kenya works in close collaboration with both the Ministry of Medical Services and the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation in the areas of HIV, Malaria, TB, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Reproductive Health and Family Planning.

TUPANGE, The Kenya Urban Reproductive Health Initiative, is a five year project whose goal is to increase and sustain contraceptive use among the urban poor in Kenya. The project is implemented by Jhpiego and its consortium partners.

We are currently recruiting individuals with good organizational skills who is are team players, dedicated, hard working, highly motivated and able to work in a high pressure environment requiring multi-tasking.

SERVICE DELIVERY OFFICERS

(3 positions – Nairobi, Mombasa & Kisumu)

Reporting to the City Program Manager the Service Delivery Officer will be responsible for the planning, implementation and monitoring of family planning (FP) service delivery activities within Tupange program sites.

Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with DHMTs and private sector providers, develop Tupange service delivery activities.
• Coordinate and follow up all Tupange provider trainings
• Provide technical assistance for the integration of FP into existing clinical services and in FP outreaches and in-reaches in the various districts
• Liaise with other consortium partners to ensure availability of FP commodities, equipment and expendable supplies
• Provide technical assistance to DHMTs and in mentorship and supportive supervision of health care workers
• Support quality improvement and quality assurance family planning services and data in targeted health facilities, including availability of contraceptives and FP equipment and supplies
• Support Monitoring and Evaluation of the program, including assisting in FP operations research
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Kenya Registered Nurse or Clinical Officer
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in implementation of FP programs
• Demonstrated competency in FP service provision of long acting and permanent methods of contraception
• Proficient in FP training, coaching and mentorship for long acting methods of contraception
• Experience in support supervision especially for RH/FP/HIV services
• Trained in clinical training skills (CTS) will be added advantage
• Experience in working with GOK and private health programs
• Competent in development and implementation of work plans, monitoring activities and reports
• Computer literacy, particularly in the use of MS Office

Interested applicants should send a CV with three referees and cover letter to HR-Kenya@jhpiego.net not later than 31st August 2011.

Please indicate how your education and experience qualifies you for the position.

Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer

Program Assistant - FilmAid International, Nairobi

Program Assistant at FilmAid International in Nairobi - Kenyan Jobs

Project Background / Description:

FilmAid International is one of UNHCR’s Implementing partners and currently implements a variety of projects with funding support from UNHCR and the US government through Bureau of Population and Migration (BPRM).

These projects generally correspond to FilmAid’s core areas of Health, Protection and Community services and involve production of different videos.

Additionally, FilmAid is also responding to the emergency precipitated by the ongoing drought in the Horn of Africa which has caused an unprecedented influx of refugees into the Dadaab camp.

FilmAid is responding through developing and disseminating a new arrivals information kit targeting the new arrivals exclusively.

This kit will contain short instructional videos and accompanying public service announcements (PSAs) with key messages on the emergency registration procedures, food collection and intake and malnutrition among other identified needs.

FilmAid is looking to recruit an emergency program assistant to coordinate production and dissemination of relevant informational audio-visual materials to respond to this emergency.

Specific tasks for the Emergency Program Assistant:

The Program Assistant will be based in Dadaab with the general objective to provide emergency program implementation support in Dadaab. The emergency Program Assistant reports to the Program Officer and will fulfill the following functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meet regularly with the emergency response coordinating committee and update them on FilmAid’s response and also obtain necessary updates and trends.
• Spearhead the information gathering process by engaging all the relevant stakeholders including members of the community and the aid organizations.
• Coordinate rapid informational needs assessments of the new arrivals and incorporate outcomes into the response frameworks.
• Adapting information gathered from emergency coordination and relevant emergency sector meetings within Dadaab, in the camps and other reviewed data into structured messages that can be used by the production team in developing rapid IEC materials.
• Work with program officer, the emergency staff in designing information and dissemination plans in accordance with FilmAid’s established emergency information dissemination strategies.
• Work closely with the Program officer in providing regular updates of the dissemination through quantitative and qualitative reports.
• Work with the field staff in keeping accurate statistics of daytime screenings, public awareness campaigns, mass audience screening and video workshops with regard to the emergency.
• Monitor and collect feedback on emergency production and dissemination activities.
• Act as a liaison between FilmAid, the new refugee community and other agencies in Dadaab on issues pertaining to information dissemination activities in Dadaab.
• Be responsible for the well being of FilmAid equipment in the field by Ensuring that FilmAid screening and other equipment are safely and properly stored
• Train facilitators in the use of the facilitation guides on a regular basis and supervise emergency
• Perform any other duties as may be required to address issues of the emergency
• Be familiar with both FilmAid and the Kenya Codes of conduct.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Be of Kenyan nationality.
• Degree or Diploma in community development and/or social sciences.
• Experience working in a humanitarian organization in the field.
• Experience working in community media for development projects.
• Experience in working with refugee communities or rural communities
• Should be culturally sensitive and able to work with diverse cultures
• Ready to work for long hours, in a hardship area.
• Ready to work with minimal supervision with ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Detail oriented and good organizational and communication skills.
• Must be computer literate with excellent knowledge of Microsoft windows office packages.
• Knowledge of Somali language and culture is an added advantage.
• Possessions of a valid driver’s license an added advantage.
• Video facilitation skills an added advantage.
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and action

Send in your cover letter and CVs ONLY to jobskenya@filmaid.org so as to reach not later than 22nd August 2011.

Project Assistant - The Methodist Church in Kenya, Nairobi

Project Assistant at The Methodist Church in Kenya in Nairobi

Job Description

The Methodist Church in Kenya, Conference Office is seeking for a Project Assistant who is expected to take up office with effect from 1st October 2011.

Job Details

• He/she should posses the following requirements:
• Minimum academic qualification of a Degree in Information Technology or its equivalent from a recognized University.
• Minimum aggregate C + in KCSE.
• A Diploma in Community Development or Project Management will be an added advantage.
• Two years experience in a similar position. Experience in Computer Hardware and Website Maintenance will be an added advantage.
• Fluent in both English and Kiswahili.
• Age 27-35.
• Provide a Certificate of good conduct.
• Must be medically fit.

The post is on a one year renewable contract.

A recommendation letter from your Clergy is a must and contacts for two other referees. Avail a detailed Resume with copies of relevant certificates and testimonials by 15/08/2011.

The Presiding Bishop
Methodist Church in Kenya
Conference Office
Methodist Ministries Centre, Oloitoktok Road, Lavington Green
P.O. Box 47633 – 00100,
Nairobi
Kenya

development@methodistchurchkenya.org

Programme Assistant - World Food Programme, Nairobi

Programme Assistant for the World Food Programme in Nairobi

Vacancy Announcement No. VA-018/2011
Post Title: Program Assistant (CP Liaison)
Post Grade: G5 equivalent
Duty Station: Nairobi
Contract type: Service Contract
Closing date: 02.08.2011

Organizational background.
The World Food Programme Somalia activities include food assistance relief, emergency school feeding, humanitarian air and logistics services, food coordination and emergency rehabilitation projects.
This position is only open to qualified Kenyan nationals. Female candidates and Somalia Speaking Kenyans are encouraged to apply.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
The CP (Cooperating Partner) Liaison Assistant will report to Senior Programme Assistant and coordinate with sub-offices, CPs, staff in the unit and different units of the CO.

The incumbent will be responsible as follows.

• Keep accurate and up-to-date records of FLAs (Field Level Agreements)
• Prepare periodic projections of commodity requirements/commitments by project and by country based on incoming data from country and regional offices and input Cooperate Partners liaison data into the WFP Information Systems.
• Review and reconcile a variety of financial and operational reports
• Establish and maintain a contact desk for Cooperate Partners liaison
• Develop/update a database on Cooperate Partners liaison and update it periodically.
• Act as a focal point for communication between the serving unit and Cooperate Partners liaison. Sub-offices and different units of the CO.
• Using WFP’s Information Systems enter new and revised data such as new estimates/budget revisions, insurance claims, funding requests and cost information.
• Prepare periodic reports, statistical information and tables.
• Liaise with other units to resolve issues and clarify or obtain additional information.
• Assist in conducting training of field staff on commodity management as necessary.
• Maintain accurate records and files within the field of work.
• Draft correspondence related to the field of work.
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Secondary education, preferably supplemented by courses in social science or other related field.

Experience: Four (4) years experience in data management, only 2 years will suffice the candidates holding a university degree. Candidates working with UN system and NGOs are encouraged to apply. Candidates without UN/NGO experience will not be considered.

Language: Fluency in both written and spoken English is a requirement. Somalia speaking Kenyans is an added advantage.

Knowledge: Experience utilizing computers including word processing, spreadsheet and other software packages.

Quoting standard WFP Somalia VA:

Apply on-line by completing the Personal History Form P11 available on the following link
http://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc

Quote the Vacancy Announcement No. and the job title on the Personal History Form P11, Applications not clearly showing the VA No indicated above will not be considered.

E-mail: Somalia.Hr@wfp.org

For external applicants inside Somalia only, sealed envelope addressed to The Human Resources Officer, (to be dropped at the reception of the nearest WFP office in Somali).
For UN staff members the two latest appraisal forms MUST be attached.
Hand delivered applications are no longer accepted at the Nairobi office
Applications received later that the deadline will not be considered.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Programme Assistant, G5 - United Nations Environment Programme, Nairobi

Programme Assistant, G5 at United Nations Environment Programme in Nairobi

Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations system's designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. UNEP's Division of Regional Cooperation (DRC) helps to implement UNEP's global programs in the regions by initiating, coordinating and catalyzing regional and sub-regional cooperation and action in response to environmental problems and emergencies. This position is located in the United Nations Environment Programme, Division of Regional Cooperation at the Nairobi duty station. Under the Direct supervision of the Chief, Major Groups and Stakeholders Unit, the incumbent will perform the following functions:

Responsibilities

1. Prepare reports of the Unit’s programmes and activities. Follow-up and monitor actions required by the Unit. Draft reports and bring to the attention of the supervisors.
2. Research and compile background information to assist in determining accreditation of Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs) to UNEP and, maintain and update a database of all Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in contact with the Unit.
3. Collect and compile data from various resources required for the preparation of project proposals and Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs). Draft, review and edit MOUs to ensure adherence to laid down standard procedures. Within limit of delegated authority respond to queries on status of MOUs.
4. Collect and compile data from various resources required for the maintenance and development of the website
5. Assist in the coordination and organization of meetings/workshops and handle logistic arrangements such as venue, invitations, documentation, meeting rooms, presentations, participants list, conference services, travel of participants, analysis of evaluation questionnaires etc.
6. Prepare briefing notes/files for the supervisor for meetings and official mission. Facilitate and oversee dissemination of reports and other documents to internal and external partners.
7. Provide general office assistance such as: a) respond to information requests and inquiries; b) draft correspondence; c) review, log and route incoming correspondence; d) edit documents; e) establish and maintain inner office files/records on policy issues, information and management; f) organize meetings on day-to-day administrative and management matters; g) assess telephone billings for supervisor before submission for payment.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies

Planning and organizing: Effective time management and ability to prioritize and plan own work to meet deadlines and effective organizational skills. Communication: Excellent ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, excellent drafting skills. Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Technological awareness: Good computer skills, proficiency in advanced functions of UN's standard software applications.

Education

Completion of secondary school is required. Additional technical training in administrative courses, project management or other relevant field is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in the secretarial field, office administration/management or other related field 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. Working knowledge of French is desirable; knowledge of another UN language is desirable.

United Nations Considerations

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Assessment Method

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

Special Notice

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online at http://careers.un.org as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening.  Online applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided.

If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received.  In such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary.  If the problem persists, please send an email to recruitment@unon.org, quoting the job opening number in the subject header of your email.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.