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  • Procurement Officer Senior Administrative Assistant (Multiple Positions)

    Procurement Officer Senior Administrative Assistant (Multiple Positions)

    Competencies

    PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of internationally recognized procurement standards and of all phases of international procurement techniques and operations used in contracting for a diverse range of goods and services; Good working knowledge of INCOTERMS and international business practices; knowledge of contract law and expertise in handling complex contract issues; knowledge of quantitative methods to measure supplier capacity systems and ability to identify sources of supply, market trends and pricing; ability to shape and influence agreements with requisitioning units and vendors; ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management; ability to apply technical expertise to resolve a range of issues/problems; 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; takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
    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.
    ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

    Education

    Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in supply chain management, procurement, business administration, commerce, engineering, law or related fields is required. A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree..

    Job – Specific Qualification

    Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS) Level 4 or equivalent professional certification is required. Please attach a copy of your CIPS Level 4 certificate or a copy of your equivalent professional certification.

    Work Experience

    A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, contract management or related area is required.
    At least three (3) years of direct first hand work in procurement is required out of which one year (1) or more must involve recent direct experience in procuring design and construction related services such as Renovations, New Build or Road Construction/Maintenance.
    Experience in managing large procurement cases for goods and services in a large international organization is desirable.
    Experience in procurement of building facilities and infrastructure related services is desirable.
    One (1) year experience supervising a procurement team is desirable.
    Experience working with a Systems Application and Products (SAP) system or another Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is desirable.
    Two (2) years 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 post fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.

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  • Logistics Assistant

    Logistics Assistant

    Competencies

    PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of policies, practices and regulations on management of supplies, purchasing and logistics and ability to apply them in an organizational environment; ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports on a wide variety of data; 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.
    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.
    CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

    Education

    Completion of High school diploma or equivalent is required.
    Supplementary training in Transport Management or Business Administration from a recognized institution is desirable.
    Passing the Global General Service Test (GGST) is a prerequisite for recruitment consideration in the General Services and related categories in the United Nations Secretariat. Successful passing of the Administrative Support Assessment Test (ASAT) in English at the United Nations Headquarters (UNHQ), Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV), International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) or International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) may be
    accepted in lieu of the GGST.
    The GGST is administered to applicants when required before the administration of a written assessment and/or interview.

    Work Experience

    A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible work experience in Transport, Logistics or related area is required.
    Experience in using computer application like MS Office, specifically in Word, Excel, and Access 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 the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.

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    careers.un.org

  • Protocol Assistant Administrative Assistant (Human Resources)

    Protocol Assistant Administrative Assistant (Human Resources)

    Competencies

    PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of database maintenance functions; ability to undertake basic research and gather information from standard sources; demonstrated ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given; 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; takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client. TECHNOLOGICAL AWARENESS: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

    Education

    Completion of high school diploma or equivalent is required. Diploma from technical college in a field relevant to the post is desirable. Passing the Global General Service Test (GGST) is a prerequisite for recruitment consideration in the General Services and related categories in the United Nations Secretariat. Successful passing of the Administrative Support Assessment Test (ASAT) in English at the United Nations Headquarters (UNHQ), Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV), International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) or International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) may be accepted in lieu of the GGST. The GGST is administered to applicants when required before the administration of a written assessment and/or interview.

    Work Experience

    A minimum of five (5) years of experience in general office administration is required.
    Experience in at least three (3) of any of these areas; accreditation, duty-free, value-added tax exemption, vehicle registration and driving license processing in a diplomatic setting is required. Experience working with e-government systems such as IPMIS, NTSA/TIMS, eFNS and iTax is required.
    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 the position advertised, fluency in English is required; Knowledge of French is desirable. 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.

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  • Property Management Assistant, G6

    Property Management Assistant, G6

    This position is located in the Property Management Unit, Central Support Services, Division of Administrative Services, at Nairobi duty station. Under the supervision of the Chief, Property Management Unit. Within delegated authority, the Property Management Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:
    Responsibilities

    Plan, organize and conduct the annual physical verification exercise of property, plant and equipment in Nairobi for all agencies that have Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with UNON, as well as insurance risk management for the same.

    Plan and execute the physical verification exercise and conduct a findings and reconciliation exercise.
    Prepare the physical verification reports for management or auditors as required.
    Perform an impairment review exercise for all assets based on the physical verification outcome.
    Train and supervise the property control team.

    Arrange for insurance cover for property, plant and equipment for all agencies that have Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with UNON.

    Manage the insurance contract, follow-up on appropriate accounts to charge premium, verify the invoices and ascertain that the invoices are duly settled.
    Obtain particulars of items to be insured from user units, and arrange for new or renewal of insurance covers.
     Draft official correspondence and issue appropriate instructions to insurer/brokers.
    Scrutinize invoices from insurers for completeness and accuracy for onward payment processing.
    Process insurance claims and follow up with insurer/broker for prompt settlement.
    Prepare lists annually for UNEP and UN-Habitat Worldwide Vehicle Third Party Liability Insurance and process payment and reconciliation of the invoices.
    Responsible for organizing and processing request for insurance bids, tabulating offers and assisting in the recommendation of selection of bid winners.

    Maintain equipment and asset records for UNON and all agencies that have SLAs with UNON, for proper control and data accuracy. Run periodic and ad-hoc reports to ensure data validity.

    Check receiving and inspection reports to ensure equipment and asset records have been properly created and adequately enriched.
    Assist in performing ad hoc queries on the records management system using BI (Business Intelligence) on a periodic basis and generate management reports or statistics as needed.

    Monitor the movement of equipment within the UNON Complex and those brought out of the complex based on authorized gate passes.

    Monitor and verify gate pass requests through the portal and ensure all attractive equipment is insured.
    Update equipment movement details in the records management system upon receipt of hand-over vouchers for movement of equipment between staff members and to different locations.
     Process staff clearance.

    Assist with preparation of Property Survey Board (PSB) case reports for UNON and all agencies that have SLAs with UNON, and implement decisions of the board.

    Verify cases and update disposal status of equipment and assets submitted to PSB for approval.
    Update equipment and asset records as per PSB recommendation and upon finalization of physical disposal.
     Act as a backup for the staff member responsible for disposal.

    Maintain a list of asset focal points, organize training as and when required and coordinate correspondence for property management related matters.
    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.
    Any other duties that may by assigned by the Chief, Property Management Unit.

    Competencies

    PROFESSIONALISM: Good understanding of Inventory, Receiving and Inspection, Disposal and Insurance management techniques and practices, proven analytical skills and ability to research and analyze data; 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; Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas 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 & 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

    Completion of high school diploma or equivalent is required.
    Supplementary training in administration, inventory/supply management, insurance, or accounting is desirable.
    Passing the Global General Service Test (GGST) is a prerequisite for recruitment consideration in the General Services and related categories in the United Nations Secretariat. Successful passing of the Administrative Support Assessment Test (ASAT) in English at the United Nations Headquarters (UNHQ), Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV), International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) or International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) may be accepted in lieu of the GGST. The GGST is administered to applicants when required before the administration of a written assessment and/or interview.

    Work Experience

    At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in inventory management or related field is required.
    Experience in conducting physical inspections of received materials and preparing related reports is required.
    Experience with SAP/Umoja as it relates to services delivery and plant maintenance is required.
    Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
    Experience in United Nations administrative processes or comparable organization is desirable.

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    careers.un.org

  • Senior Administrative Assistant, G7

    Senior Administrative Assistant, G7

    This position is located within the dedicated Project Management Team for the A-J Replacement Project and reports directly to the Sr. Project manager of the A-J Project. Within delegated authority, the Senior Administrative Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:
    Responsibilities
    HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT:

    Coordinates 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., ensuring consistency in the application of UN rules and procedures. Liaises with central administration/executive services as required.
    Oversees the maintenance of vacancy announcement files and keeps track of status of vacancy announcements.
    Provides advice and answers general queries on classification procedures and processes.
    Provides 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.
    Monitors staffing tables for a variety of human resource activities, e.g., appointments, retirement, expiration of appointments, reassignments, transfer and movement of staff.

    PROJECT AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT:

    Provides expert assistance in the preparation and development of the unit’s work programme.
    Monitor the status of the Section’s project budgetary accounts and liaise with BFMS to ensure appropriate allocation and utilization of funds.
    Provides expert assistance in the preparation and development of the unit’s work programme and budget.
    Monitor the status of Section’s project accounts and liaise with BFMS to ensure appropriate allocation and utilization of funds.
    Consolidate and monitor the various budgets and advise supervisors on status of expenditures and remaining balances in good time to allow maximum utilization of resources and implementation of work plan.
    Take the lead in and ensure the timely processing and following up on all the Unit’s vendor payments.
    Provides assistance in the review, and preparation of the medium-term plan and its revisions.

    GENERAL ADMINISTRATION:

    Provides guidance, training and daily supervision to other general service staff in their area of responsibility
    Assist in drafting of agreements, documents or meeting minutes.
    Identifies and resolves diverse administrative issues/problems as they arise and determines appropriate actions.
    Coordinates extensively with service units and liaises frequently with internal team members.
    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.
    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 and the identification of office technology needs and maintenance of equipment, software and systems, organize and coordinate meetings and workshops).

    PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION:

    Prepare, review and follow up as required on the procurement requirements for the A-J replacement project.
    Monitoring progress on the Project’s procurement requirements from solicitation of goods/services in liaison with UNON’s Procurement Section. Support and track technical evaluations and the compiling of bid evaluation reports.
    Following-up with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
    Assists with day-to-day administration of contracts between the UN and external contractors for outsourced services.
    Process the payment of contractors’ invoices and monitor payments using Umoja and Payable Register system.
    Prepares and processes all UN forms and permissions needed for contractor staff to operate, including: UN grounds passes for institutional Individual Contractors and gate passes for removal of property from the compound;
    Performs other relevant duties as assigned by the Sr Project Manager.

    Competencies

    PROFESSIONALISM: Ability to perform a broad range of administrative functions, e.g., budget/work programme, human resources, database management, etc; ability to apply knowledge of various United Nations administrative, financial and human resources rules and regulations in work situations; the 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.
    PLANNING & ORGANISING: 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.
    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.

    Education

    Completion of high school diploma or equivalent is required.
    Supplementary courses or additional training in administration, project management or other related field is desirable.
    Passing the Global General Service Test (GGST) is a prerequisite for recruitment consideration in the General Services and related categories in the United Nations Secretariat. Applicants who have not passed the GGST at the time of application may be invited for the test after submitting an application.

    Work Experience

    A minimum of ten (10) years of progressive relevant work experience in the field of administration (i.e. Finance, human resources, procurement, general administration, programme or project administration) is required.
    Working experience in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System/Systems Applications and Products(SAP) is required.
    Experience with supporting the development of work plans, targets and time schedules and monitoring and reporting against the same is desirable.
    Experience in administering budgetary funds and lines in an ERP platform is desirable.
    1 year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

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    careers.un.org

  • Intern- Graphic Design, I

    Intern- Graphic Design, I

    Responsibilities
    Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual’s background; the intern’s assigned office as well as the internship period.
    Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Service, the intern will:

    Support the HRMS team in their communication efforts to reach out to various clients on different communication initiatives.
    Design and improve the internal communication materials’ look and feel, including posters, quick guides, brochures, presentation decks, and templates.
    Assist with improving the look and feel of online communication products.
    Contribute to the discussion of a visual identity for the HRMS team.
    Liaise with relevant parties on job specifications and approval of mechanicals for dispatch, etc.
    Track and monitor production flow to ensure that deadlines are met.
    Perform other related work as required.

    Results Expected:

    Effective communication and graphic design solutions delivered and materials developed that meet the needs of the internal clients.
    Timely liaison and interaction with colleagues and concerned parties both internally and externally.
    Demonstrated ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given.

    Competencies

    Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors’ language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
    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.
    Client orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

    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 Bachelor’s degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent
    Be computer literate in standard software applications.
    Have demonstrated a 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 includes a willingnessa to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

    Preferred areas of studies:

    Graphics Design or related fields.

    Work Experience

    No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.
    Previous work/project you may have done to support internal communications is required.
    Ability to highlight the steps taken to design a “quick guide” for a new process in an organization is desirable.
    Experience in specific areas of graphic design is desirable

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    careers.un.org

  • Service Delivery Lead, Facilities Maintenance Manager, Freighter Operations and Business Support

    Service Delivery Lead, Facilities Maintenance Manager, Freighter Operations and Business Support

    Swissport is recruiting for the position of Service Delivery Lead, Facility Maintenance reporting to the Head of Cargo Services based at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
    We are seeking a professional with proven track record in service delivery provision that will lead, motivate, engage and inspire all staff across multiple teams to ensure the delivery of great customer experiences in line with Swissport formula. Applications are invited from candidates to fill the above position.
    Main responsibilities

    Oversee all onsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations.
    Investigate and respond accordingly to any reports of faults, breakdowns or malfunctions of office or facility infrastructure.
    Perform caretaker functions for Swissport Cargo Complex towards ensuring that tenant issues are resolved in a timely manner.
    Plan and deploy resources to ensure that we are collectively successful by producing daily allocations in line with customers and operations requirements.
    Ensure available resources are used to the optimum level (monitor and control overtime payments within targeted budgets)
    Supervise/control and follow up staff attendance and absence.
    Responsible for the disciplinary process of the team
    Create and maintain a progressive, open feedback culture by managing the performance of employees.
    Maintain, monitor and report on agreed key performance indicators (KPI’s) using all available tools and systems.
    Ensure compliance with all SOP’s and policies in order to meet or exceed regulatory standards and deliver the desired customer service experience.
    Maintain and control activities to ensure work safety, health and environmental protection within the area of responsibility.

    Professional qualification and experience

    Education: University Degree in Construction Management or related field
    Professional Qualifications- Training in Project Management will be an added advantage.
    Experience: 3 years’ Maintenance of facilities and fixtures
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    Commercial Acumen
    Good Planner, who pays attention to detail and is a team player.
    Leadership and people management skills
    Problem solving and decision making.
    Advanced knowledge of construction management processes.

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    Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.  Swissport as an equal opportunity employer bases its hiring decisions on the business need and the best qualified candidates available and does not discriminate it its employment decision on the basis of any protected category.Closing Date: 15th March 2023

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  • Field Agribusiness Coordinator- Migori Field Agribusiness Coordinator- Busia Field Agribusiness Coordinator- Bungoma Field Agribusiness Coordinator- Kakamega Field Agribusiness Coordinator- Nakuru Field Agribusiness Coordinator- Nyandarua Field Agribusiness Coordinator- Tharaka Nithi Field Agribusiness Coordinator- Embu Field Agribusiness Coordinator- Trans Nzoia

    Field Agribusiness Coordinator- Migori Field Agribusiness Coordinator- Busia Field Agribusiness Coordinator- Bungoma Field Agribusiness Coordinator- Kakamega Field Agribusiness Coordinator- Nakuru Field Agribusiness Coordinator- Nyandarua Field Agribusiness Coordinator- Tharaka Nithi Field Agribusiness Coordinator- Embu Field Agribusiness Coordinator- Trans Nzoia

    Duties and Responsibilities
    The roles and responsibilities of the Field Agribusiness Coordinator include:

    Project Management: Oversees the development and implementation of agricultural projects, ensuring that they are completed on time, within budget, and meet project objectives.
    Stakeholder Management: Manages relationships with stakeholders, including farmers, suppliers, off-takers, government agencies, and other organizations to ensure the smooth implementation of projects.
    Market Analysis and Linkages: Conducts market research and analysis to identify opportunities for agricultural products and services by farmer service centers.
    Selection of Rural Agripreneurs: Facilitates the selection, profiling, and effective coordination of rural agripreneurs for aggregation of inputs/output demand, linkage to service providers, and extension services to smallholder farmers.
    Training and Capacity Building: Provides mentorship and coaching programs to farmers and rural agripreneurs and other stakeholders to improve their knowledge and skills in agribusiness.
    Digitization of Rural Agripreneurs: Works with a range of service providers and stakeholders to appropriately digitize the operations of rural agripreneurs for operational efficiency and sustainability.
    Financial Management: Manages the financial resources of agricultural projects, including budgeting, accounting, and reporting.
    Submission of Reports: Prepares and submits activity progress reports and any other documentation and analysis as may be required.
    Branding and Communication: Ensures that the organisations reputation and image is safe-guarded and enhanced through appropriate display and engagement.
    General: Performs any other roles as may be assigned by their supervisor.
    Overall, the role of an Agribusiness Coordinator is to facilitate and coordinate various program activities, ensuring that they are implemented successfully and meet the needs of stakeholders. They must have a good understanding of agricultural practices, as well as agribusiness and project management skills, to effectively manage projects and achieve their objectives.

    Relevant experience and skills

    Degree in any agriculture, business-related field, or project management
    Five (5) years experience gained in agricultural project implementation involving smallholder farmers in rural areas.
    Excellent inter-personal and mobilization skills and proven ability to facilitate multi-stakeholder fora.
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    Innovative, proactive, and problem-solving skills.
    Motorbike riding experience would be an added advantage.

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    Interested applicants should send a cover letter and CV explaining their interest in the position, their preferred county, clearly stating what skills, competence and experience they are bringing to the job and the names and addresses (including telephone and email contacts) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to recruitment@cga.co.ke before or on 6th March 2023.The position title and county of interest should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Cereal Growers Association (www.cga.co.ke) is an equal opportunity employer.

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    recruitment@cga.co.ke

  • Senior Legal Officer

    Senior Legal Officer

    The position is located in the Office of Administration of Justice, in the registry supporting the United Nations Dispute Tribunal (UNDT) in Nairobi. The incumbent reports to the Principal Registrar.
    Responsibilities
    Under the authority of the Principal Registrar, without prejudice to the authority of the judges of the UNDT concerning judicial matters, and within delegated authority, the Registrar will be responsible for the following duties:

    Provide substantive, technical and administrative support to the judges of the UNDT;
    Maintain the UNDT’s registers (electronic and online), and ensure the publication and dissemination of the decisions, rulings and judgments rendered by the UNDT Nairobi, in the required official languages, through the agreed media;
    Maintain the UNDT’s case law, digests and jurisprudence database in coordination with the other two registrars;
    Provide inputs for reports on the work of the registry;
    Manage and administer the human, financial and other resources allocated to the Nairobi registry, as required;
    Analyze implications of emerging issues in the Registries and make recommendations on possible strategies and measures;
    Advise the Principal Registrar on administrative, personnel and logistical matters related to the registry’s operational activities;
    Perform other duties as required.

    Competencies

    Professionalism: Knowledge of administrative and employment law in a domestic or international setting; knowledge of judicial procedures, preferably in the United Nations or other international public organization; understanding of judicial independence; discretion and sound judgement in applying legal expertise to sensitive, complex, legal and administrative issues; ability to review and edit the work of Registry staff and manage the functioning of an office and its staff members; knowledge of United Nations regulations and rules, policies, procedures and operations or those of a similar international organization; strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to conduct comprehensive legal research on a range of issues, including those of a unique and/or complex nature; conceptual, analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis. Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, critically review documents and make recommendations. Shows pride in work and 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 complex problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all work areas.
    Planning & 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.
    Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates,
    provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

    Managerial competencies:

    Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision making authority. Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member. Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills. Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines. Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff. Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative. Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff. Appraises performance fairly.
    Judgment / Decision Making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; Gathers relevant information before making a decision; Considers positive and negative impact on others and on the Organization; Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; Checks assumptions against facts; Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; Makes tough decisions when necessary.

    Education

    Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in international or administrative law. A first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

    Work Experience

    A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in law including legal analysis, research and writing, is required.
    Experience in administrative and employment law is desirable.
    Experience in legal work in litigation is desirable.
    A minimum of three years’ experience in managing teams is desirable.

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    careers.un.org

  • Chief, Division of Conference Services, D1

    Chief, Division of Conference Services, D1

    Responsibilities
    Under the general supervision of the Director General of UNON and guidance from the Under Secretary-General (DGACM), the incumbent will, within delegated authority, be responsible for the following functions:

    Provide policy guidance and executive supervision to the Division of Conference Services and coordinate its operations with UNEP and UN-Habitat.
    Formulate work programmes, costings and budgets based on forecasted workload and capacity; prepare programme budget submissions and budget performance reports; determines resource requirements and utilization rates.
    Provide guidance to and implements the conference-servicing programme of the client offices to ensure the most efficient and cost­ effective use of available resources and facilities and adherence to General Assembly resolutions on organizing and servicing of conferences and meetings.
    Coordinate DCS input for reports to an additional information for oversight bodies such as the General Assembly and its Committee on Conferences and other policy-making organs, as appropriate;
    Collaborate closely with DGACM in New York and the conference servicing entities of the other duty stations (Geneva and Vienna) in the framework of Integrated Global Management in order to achieve efficient utilization of conference servicing resources globally.
    Contribute to the formulation of DGACM’s global conference management strategies and policies relating to the provision of conference services, to the organization and servicing of meetings and conferences and the effective utilization of resources under the program budget and provide this policy advice to the Director-General, UNON
    Provide guidance and implements the Division’s chargeback system and the conference-servicing programme of the client offices.
    Manage the conference facilities at UNON in consultation with major users of conference resources at Nairobi in order to ensure their most effective utilization and, in cooperation with the Office of the Director-General UNON and Division of Administration, UNON realizes improvements to the facilities and increase in regular budget funding of the service.
    Provide policy, operational and managerial guidance to Conference Service staff, and approves proposals for recruitment of staff, extension of contracts or other personnel actions; ensures proper application of performance management to staff and recommends staff development activities and training.
    Through regular meetings of the Conference Service management team, develop innovative programmes to improve the cost efficiency of the service and its delivery;
    Implement remote translation for meetings outside Nairobi where feasible and outsourcing of documentation without compromising quality;
    Implement policies and strategies in line with the Organization’s IT Strategy and that of DGACM and facilitate support of DGACM conference management IT systems in the areas of meetings management, documents processing and translation used at all four DGACM duty stations as well as at regional commissions and other international organizations;
    Has overall supervisory responsibility for Conference Services, ensures effective coordination between sections and units of the service and implements the policy and standard practices of the UN and UNEP/UN-Habitat in the field of conference servicing and implementing the policies, procedures and standard practices in the field of conference-servicing, as established by the USG for DGACM;
    Initiate innovations, technical and procedural, to improve efficiency of services and directing development of training programmes for staff to that effect.
    Introduce and institutionalize methods of work for language staff, and forge closer working relations between interpreters, translators, editors and language and other support staff; Negotiate with government authorities the conclusion of host government agreements covering conference service requirements, costings, facilities for remote translation, including visits to meetings venues to review facilities.
    Represent UNEP and UN-Habitat at International Annual Meeting on Language Arrangements, Documentation and Publications (IAMLADP) and contributes to global management of UN conference services and ensures effective collaboration with DGACM/NY and counterparts in Geneva and Vienna.
    As part of the management team at UNON, represent the Division at the Management Board of UNON to advise the Director­ General and discusses and prepares decisions of the Director-General at UNON.
    Leads team members efforts to collect and analyze data and provides insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. Ensures that everyone can discover, access, integrate and share the data they need.

    Competencies

    PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of and ability to provide specialized advice in a broad range of conference management issues; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues and to review and edit the work of others; Ability to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations; The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Shows pride in work and in achievements; 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; Skills in negotiating in multilateral settings and ability to persuade and influence others to reach agreement on complex issues; and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
    CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
    PLANNING & 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; and uses time efficiently.
    VISION: Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks; Clearly communicates links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals; Generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction; and conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities.
    LEADERSHIP: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow; Empowers others to translate vision into results; Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo; and shows the courage to take unpopular stands

    Education

    Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business or public administration, finance, accounting, law, social sciences or related area is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
    Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

    Work Experience

    A minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in conference management, administration, financial management, budget, or related field, of which at least ten (10) years at the international level is required.
    Practical experience in the planning, management and delivery of administrative and programme support services is required.
    Experience in managing diverse teams of staff and significant financial resources is required.
    Experience in the management of complex multi-year and multi-stakeholder projects involving planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation in the United Nations is desirable.
    Experience in the management of complex multi-year and multi-stakeholder projects involving planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation in the United Nations is desirable.
    Experience in change management and managing in a complex and multicultural settings is desirable.
    Experience in facilitating intergovernmental processes and multilateral diplomacy, as well as experience in handling a multi-disciplinary portfolio of tasks and duties is desirable.
    Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

    Apply via :

    careers.un.org