Company Founded: Founded in 1996

Light Vehicle Driver

Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of driving rules and regulations. Good knowledge of the area and the current condition of roads and highways, security and safety awareness; Good judgement in the context of assignments given; shows pride in work and in achievements; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; 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.
TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits inputs 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 decisions, 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

Completion of high school diploma or equivalent is required.
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 Eastern Asia (ESCWA), United Nations Office at Geneva.

Work Experience

A minimum of one (1) year of progressive responsible experience in driving is required.
Experience in Kenya Government motor vehicle related processes and procedures is desirable.
Experience in applying the Kenya Highway Code 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.

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October 29, 2024
Water Quality Officer I Tractor & Machinery Operator Field assistant Master Plumber

JOB SUMMARY:
The Water Quality Officer reports to the WASH Coordinator, and is responsible for ensuring the supply of quality water to refugees and host community members in Dadaab camps.
The Primary responsibilities of Water Quality Officer will includes overseeing the proper treatment of water at permanent and temporary treatment plants; supervision and monitoring of regular water quality test activities; set up of water quality data management system (data collection, entry, analysis, reporting); and conducting regular trainings to build the staff capacity on water quality. He/she will also ensure proper management of equipment, consumables and other resources under the program and reporting periodically to supervisors.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure proper treatment/disinfection of water at treatment plants.
Establish clear and straightforward management systems including Jar tests, Alum dosage, Chlorine dosage, chemical preparation, etc.
Organize regular water quality data monitoring system and conduct regular water quality test starting from the Intake, to different stages of treatment plant, tap stands, storage reservoir/s, household level, etc to ensure refugees/host community are supplied with safe water as per UNHCR and international standards.
Develop necessary formats and a database for regular water quality data collection, data entry, storage, analysis and report production.
Raise purchase requests for procurement of equipment, reagents, treatment chemicals, and ensure the availably of all necessary items in stock for regular water quality test and operation.
Ensure the cleaning of treatment plant units, service reservoir, and clean water wells at regular, scheduled intervals.
Prepare the preparation of Operation manuals for the water treatment plants in Dadaab camps.
Work with WASH officer and coordinate with other IPs on information sharing related with water quality and promotion of proper water storage at household level.
Summarize and produce weekly, and monthly water quality report to the Area Manager to share to head office and UNHCR;
Serve as the focal person for water quality issues for Dadaab camp and head of the water quality lab.

Water Quality Control

Collect water samples from selected water sources and from points of its usage i.e boreholes, households, water taps, schools and health facility
Carry out physical and bacteriological analysis of drinking water for all the camps and water sources. Coordinate and manage lab testing.
Ensuring training of national staff, incentive staff and WASH committees in technical areas including water quality testing and/or building and maintaining quality water point structures.
Ensure SPHERE standards both qualitative and quantitative are considered for analysis of water quality and quantity.

Sanitation and Hygiene

Together with hygiene promoters, WASH committees and community leaders, conduct assessments to understand barriers and motivators for promoting key sanitation and hygiene practices and behaviors.
Develop effective social and behavioral change intervention strategies for promoting key sanitation and hygiene practices and behaviors based on identified barriers and motivators.
Support hygiene promoters to carry out these strategies through regular hygiene promotion activities and community dialogues to engage communities to foster their initiatives to improve their sanitation and hygiene
Provide technical assistance for the community agents and beneficial communities on construction/installment of WASH related facilities e.g., toilet, hand washing facility, refuse-pit and dish rack, etc.
Coordinate with education partners and schools to implement School Led Total Sanitation (SLTS), star school awarding and any other activities to promote sanitation and hygiene among school going children
Conduct community awareness creation sessions on menstrual hygiene management. This includes dialogues with leaders including religious leaders and any other trusted persons in the community
Work together with incentive sanitation cleaners, market committees and any other groups and individual to remove the waste from the residential and communal spaces, dispose the waste and manage existing disposal site properly. Develop a strategy for sustainable solid waste management service for the future implementation
Develop sanitation marketing strategies with CBOs and private sectors for sanitation and hygiene and involve hygiene promoters in carrying out sanitation marketing activities.

Project Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation

Work with the health partners on how to interpret and use data/findings to guide targeted interventions and decision making
Work closely with the MEAL officer to conduct routine KAP surveys and latrine census.
Timely development of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual performance reports and highlighting success stories arising from the field
Represent the organization as required in inter-agency and government coordination meetings and liaise with other organizations working in the operational area where appropriate.
Carry out any other task as requested by the supervisor

Require Qualifications Education and qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Water engineering, public health/environmental health, analytical chemistry, biochemistry or microbiology from a recognized university
Knowledge of SPHERE, WHO and national quality standards
Be a registered/licensed member of the relevant body
Additional course or personal learning on community development, livelihood, project and business management is an asset
Understanding of water pipeline designs, knowledge of ArcGIS; Epanet, AutoCAD Civil-CAD and water modeling software is an asset

Relevant Experience

Minimum 5 years relevant work experience in the area of WASH and at least 1 year in humanitarian setting.
Experience in capacity building for community own resource persons or community-based staff
Experience in intervention projects with strong community involvement
Experience in partner and stakeholder coordination
Experience in designing and implementing social and behavior change communication

Skills and competencies

Ability to observe and understand cultural and social contexts and reflect the understandings in programing
Excellent analytical and report writing skills
Strong community engagement and facilitation skill
Ability to infuse positive energy to the team
Attention to detail, keen at following procedures and meeting deadlines
Ability to organize tasks simultaneously and prioritize work
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills working with cross cultural and multi diverse teams
Ability to build strong working relationships for partnerships
Standards of Professional Conduct especially on integrity, service, and accountability

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We are looking to recruit national candidates only. Interested and qualified candidates are cordially invited to send a cover letter (1 page) and resume (2 pages) as one pdf document no later than 10 January, 2023 to: recruit@peace-winds.or.ke. In your cover letter please reflect on your motivation for taking this post. Due to the urgency to fill this position, shortlisting and interviews will be conducted on rolling basis.

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recruit@peace-winds.or.ke

October 29, 2024
Receiving and Inspection Assistant, G4 Senior Information Technology Assistant, G7

Responsibilities
Receiving and Inspection:

Process receipt of goods.
Receive, inspect and certify acceptance/rejection of goods delivered by vendor(s) or contractor(s), as specified on the Purchase Orders as well as contracts involving commodities delivered to, or provided in support of, UNON, UNEP and UN-HABITAT.
Bar-code equipment.
Raise Discrepancy report if appropriate.
Maintain a record of all incoming shipments in the Receiving and Inspection (R&I) Register.
Notify the Equipment Focal Point (EFP) / requisitioner of the arrival, acceptance or rejection of part or all of a consignment.
Advise Procurement of receipt of the goods and instruct Accounts Section to effect payment to the vendor
Oversee and coordinate the movement of received goods from the receiving area to the EFP/requsitioner/end user.
Ensure signing of R&I reports by the EFP/requsitioner/end user after delivery of their items/goods
Ensure accurate and comprehensive Receiving and Inspection (R&I) data is entered in the Asset Management System, as well as in the manual and electronic R&I registers.
Maintain files with R&I reports and related documents.

Other functions:

Participate in physical verification exercises of the assets of UNON, UNEP and UN-HABITAT.
Assist the Disposal Assistant in receiving and disposing of assets approved for disposal.
Conduct physical verification of items requested to be taken out of the UN Complex and update the electronic gate pass system accordingly.
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 be assigned by the supervisor(s).

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of property control and inventory procedures at the United Nations or Comparable International organization. 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; 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; 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 technical training in assets management or related area 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 three (3) years of progressively responsible work experience in supply chain, finance and budget, logistics or procurement, audit and accounting or related area is required.
Experience in the United Nations administrative processes or comparable international organization is desirable.
Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is desirable.
One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Closing: 25/01/2023

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October 29, 2024
Driver

Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of driving rules and regulations. Knowledge of the area and the current condition of roads and highways, security and safety awareness; familiarity with frequently traveled routes and routines of the more senior staff or the officers. 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 & ORGANIZING: Keeping up to date with travel schedules in the office; 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
High school diploma or equivalent is required. Driver training with a valid driver’s license is required.
Work Experience

A minimum of two (2) years of progressive responsible experience in driving is required.
Experience in Kenya Government motor vehicle related processes and procedures and skills in minor vehicle repair is desirable.
Experience with computer and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.), knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages 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 desirable.

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careers.un.org

October 29, 2024
Spatial Planner Community Based Protection Assistant Shelter Engineer

JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Area Manager, the Spatial Planner shall perform complex statistical, spatial and graphic data analysis and provides a high level of coordination and technical services for the planning and development of refugee camps projects associated with renovations and new constructions. He will develop, implement and maintain a strategic space information system that assures accurate physical space utilization and inventory and serve as the primary resource for all technical problems and questions regarding the management and analyses of data used in camps space planning, undertake spatial analysis, site assessments and conduct trainings as necessary.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages, maintains and updates a complex computerized asset management system and databases to facilitate and expedite the usability, accuracy, integrity and availability of data for camps planning and space utilization purposes.
Coordinates the development of space inventory data; manages information to analyze current space and camps planning. Makes recommendations to integrate into master plan, strategic plan and facilities planning issues.
Performs needs assessments for determining actual facilities, land use and space characteristics; develops space utilization recommendations and solutions to unique project planning, engineering and administrative problems as needed.
Supervises and trains professional technical staff; oversees work and coordinates daily workflow in office. Provides direction to team members on project plans and leadership in training staff; sets priorities and makes changes as appropriate to optimize resources and meet deadlines.
Periodically inspects projects to ensure availability of space and accurate inventory; conducts monthly space audits to determine space needs and priorities for required changes to allow work progress in a sequential order.
Acts as a liaison with donors and Partners regarding accuracy of data and details of project requirements; works with users and management to obtain information and develop an understanding of needs; recommends solutions utilizing technology.
Responds to various requests for reports and documentation concerning the functional use of facilities and space to assist in short and long range planning.
Establishes and implements methods, systems and procedures to systematically collect, update and measure data integrity related to project planning, design and construction of facilities.
Manages data and construction documents including camps space standards, drawings, specifications, camps maps, records and correspondence.
Prepares plans for Master Plan of physical facilities which identify major land uses, building sites, location of utilities, flood control, open and recreational spaces, community and residential impact.
Performs any other related duties as assigned

General Employees’ Obligations and Responsibilities

The Employer stipulates the right to assign the Employee any other kind of work derived from his/her specialization. In case of urgent work and such like the Employee may be asked to work overtime as well as during public and other holidays.
Deliver project objectives within time, resource and budget constraints.
Correctness and completeness of given tasks.
The Employee takes over the responsibility for all entrusted material or cash. The Employee is obligated to cover all damages or losses caused by his carelessness.
Maintain confidentiality of all information gained from employment within, not publicly.
Representing and upholding the values, policies and procedures of PWJ at all times.
Your schedule is subject to change at any time according to the organization needs.
Behave in a professional manner at all the times with the understanding that the public associates your behavior with PWJ.

Qualifications & Professional Experience

6 years’ relevant experience with Undergraduate degree in in architecture, urban design, urban planning, environmental studies, building construction technology or a closely related field. 10 years’ experience for diploma holders.
Hands on experience in space/urban/camp planning and design management of buildings.
Demonstrated knowledge, skill and ability to manage computer-based facilities and space management systems, including use of GIS and CAD.
Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of Space Management.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to work effectively with vendors, staff and users at all levels.
Wide ranging skills in such areas as planning, leadership, decision-making and administration.
Ability to provide study reports, technical documentation, papers and/or project plans for technical staff members.
Considerable knowledge of camp planning, space inventory and management.
In-depth knowledge of AutoCAD, Archibus, Adobe Photoshop, internet, Web-Editing, Microsoft Office and Windows products.
Ability to read, understand and interpret blueprints.
Technical experience in database systems development and maintenance.

Other knowledge, additional competences

Ability to communicate well in English and prepare technical reports.
Ability to work in a team under intense emergency condition while respecting the cultural diversity
Ability to work for long hours, and has extensive knowledge of Camp terrain and routing patterns.
Reliable, honest and has good organizational skills.
Commitment to and understanding of PWJ Vision, Mission and Values.

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We are looking to recruit Kenyan national candidates only. Interested and qualified candidates are cordially invited to send a cover letter (1 page) indicating salary expectation and resume (3 pages) as one pdf document no later than 10 January 2023 to: recruit@peace-winds.or.ke. When applying indicate the title this position on the Subject line. Due to the urgency to fill this position, shortlisting and interviews will be conducted on rolling basis.

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recruit@peace-winds.or.ke

October 29, 2024
Public Information Assistant (Tour Guide)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direct supervision of Chief of Visitors Service, Nairobi, the incumbent will be responsible for the following tasks: Conduct tours of the United Nations Office at Nairobi
CONDUCT TOURS AND BRIEFINGS

Conduct tours of the United Nations Office at Nairobi
Give briefings and presentations about the United Nations and topics linked to the work of the UN (online or in-person).
Explain the structure and current functions of the United Nations as well as rules of procedure of the Principal Organs of the United Nations and subsidiary bodies.
Describe recent actions taken by United Nations bodies, especially UNEP and UN-Habitat and statements made by them or by the Secretary-General.
Answer questions, precisely and diplomatically, concerning political, economic, and social matters connected with the work of the United Nations.
Provide historical information regarding UNON and its buildings, including the significance of gifts donated by Member States and by other entities.
Observe visitors’ behavior and traffic on the tour route and report any security and safety concerns.
Conduct special tours and briefings for new UN recruits, delegates, military personnel, visiting affiliates such as NGOs and corporate executives, VIP guests, and students from elementary to graduate level.
Provide information adapted to the various cultural backgrounds, educational levels, and special interests of the groups visiting.

PREPARATORY WORK

Attend briefings provided by the Visitors Service in order to keep abreast of current developments and gets guidance on how to address certain issues.
Review press releases and other official UN information material for information.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of events relating to political, security, humanitarian, human rights and development issues by monitoring daily situation reports as well as local and international news.
Request and attend special briefings from high-ranking UN officials/experts on specific UN-related issues.
Develop and update materials aimed at presenting the work of the UN to a broader public; or at promoting and marketing the Visitors Service vis-à-vis its target audiences.
Engage with the Visitors Service’s target audiences (via e-mail, social media, newsletters, etc.) in order to inform about the VS services and facilitate tours and briefings.
Prepare and translate tours in different languages.
Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications/special skills
A minimum of one year of experience in Public Communications is required.

Profound knowledge of the history, structure and work of the United Nations is desirable
High level of customer orientation and patience is desirable
Good presentation skills and outgoing flexibility is desirable
Flexibility to adapt working hours according to demand is desirable
Photography and social networks writing is desirable

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October 29, 2024
Senior Project Evaluation Expert

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in land administration, land economics, project design and management, project monitoring and evaluation, public administration, development economics, agriculture, rural development, sociology or related area is required.
A minimum of ten (10) years related experience in programme design and evaluation in developing countries, particularly in areas of land administration, agriculture and food security and natural resource management at the international level is required;
At least five (5) years of experience in programme design and/or implementation of land and natural resources management programmes in developing countries is desirable;
Knowledge and understanding of customary land issues in sub-Saharan Africa or developing countries, and the corresponding dynamics on gender, power structures, land registration and dispute resolution is highly preferred.
Knowledge in addressing land sector issues in developing countries through policy and institutional changes, land tenure security, land tools and innovations is preferred;
Previous experience with UN and/or international organization is highly preferred;

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

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October 29, 2024
Public Information Assistant (Tour Guide) Human Resources Assistant

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direct supervision of Chief of Visitors Service, Nairobi, the incumbent will be responsible for the following tasks: Conduct tours of the United Nations Office at Nairobi
CONDUCT TOURS AND BRIEFINGS

Conduct tours of the United Nations Office at Nairobi
Give briefings and presentations about the United Nations and topics linked to the work of the UN (online or in-person).
Explain the structure and current functions of the United Nations as well as rules of procedure of the Principal Organs of the United Nations and subsidiary bodies.
Describe recent actions taken by United Nations bodies, especially UNEP and UN-Habitat and statements made by them or by the Secretary-General.
Answer questions, precisely and diplomatically, concerning political, economic, and social matters connected with the work of the United Nations.
Provide historical information regarding UNON and its buildings, including the significance of gifts donated by Member States and by other entities.
Observe visitors’ behavior and traffic on the tour route and report any security and safety concerns.
Conduct special tours and briefings for new UN recruits, delegates, military personnel, visiting affiliates such as NGOs and corporate executives, VIP guests, and students from elementary to graduate level.
Provide information adapted to the various cultural backgrounds, educational levels, and special interests of the groups visiting.

PREPARATORY WORK

Attend briefings provided by the Visitors Service in order to keep abreast of current developments and gets guidance on how to address certain issues.
Review press releases and other official UN information material for information.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of events relating to political, security, humanitarian, human rights and development issues by monitoring daily situation reports as well as local and international news.
Request and attend special briefings from high-ranking UN officials/experts on specific UN-related issues.
Develop and update materials aimed at presenting the work of the UN to a broader public; or at promoting and marketing the Visitors Service vis-à-vis its target audiences.
Engage with the Visitors Service’s target audiences (via e-mail, social media, newsletters, etc.) in order to inform about the VS services and facilitate tours and briefings.
Prepare and translate tours in different languages.
Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications/special skills

A minimum of one year of experience in Public Communications is required.
Profound knowledge of the history, structure and work of the United Nations is desirable
High level of customer orientation and patience is desirable
Good presentation skills and outgoing flexibility is desirable
Flexibility to adapt working hours according to demand is desirable
Photography and social networks writing is desirable

Languages
Fluency in oral and written English, French and Chinese(Mandarin) is required. Knowledge of German and other UN languages is desirable

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October 29, 2024
Finance and Budget Assistant

Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of, and ability to apply financial rules, regulations and procedures in the UN environment; Knowledge, skills and ability to extract, interpret, analyze and format data across the full range of finance and budget functions; 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.
CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided as “clients’ and seeks to see things for their point of view; Identifies clients’ needs and matches appropriate solutions; Keeps client informed of progress or setbacks,
TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational 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 if such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Education

High school diploma or completion of secondary school is required. Additional qualification in finance, administration, project management would be an added advantage.
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. Staff members who were granted a fixed term, continuing or permanent appointment as a result of having passed a predecessor test recognized by the Office of Human Resources Management, and who have continuously held such appointments, are not required to take the new test.

Job – Specific Qualification

A recognized accountancy qualification (e.g. Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Public Finance Accountants (CIPFA) is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively work experience in finance, budget or related area is required.
Working experience with the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and finance system such as Oracle or SAP and experience with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) is desirable.
Experience with data analysis and reconciliation in excel or similar tools is desirable.
Working experience with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable or Treasury functions is desirable.
Experience on client support such as communication with clients and handling of iNeed tickets or equivalent is desirable.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel is desirable.
Experience in reconciling financial data from two or more sources 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 post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.

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October 29, 2024
Reviser, Arabic, P4

Responsibilities

Revises translations dealing with a broad range of subjects dealt with by the United Nations, while meeting or exceeding required workload standards.
Translates, mostly without revision, texts covering a broad range of subjects dealt with by the United Nations, particularly those subjects requiring experience and recognized proficiency, while meeting or exceeding required workload standards. Makes full use of standard computer-assisted-translation (CAT) tools and actively contributes to their utilization and implementation of any related IT tools and improvements.
Develops new terminology for use where none exists in the target language.
Carries out linguistic research and provides input to multilingual terminology database and related reference tools and acts as focal point for these activities as required.
Validates new terminology and coordinates terminology work with other duty stations and international organizations.
Counsels and assists translators and briefs them on the procedures and practices of the Unit, terminology and a broad range of subjects, as required.
Assists the Chief of Unit/Senior Reviser in administrative and operational responsibilities as required.
Supervises the work of small groups of translators during meetings by acting as focal point for meetings, including during staggered and night shifts.
Performs quality control of outsourced documents.
Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Ability to demonstrate good translation and revision skills; high standard of accuracy, consistency and faithfulness to the spirit, style and nuances of the original text with a good grasp of the subject matter. Knowledge of a broad range of subjects dealt with by an international organization, i.e., political, social, legal, economic, financial, administrative, scientific and technical. Ability to use all sources of references, consultation and information relevant to text at hand. Ability to work under pressure and maintain adequate speed and volume of output. Ability to show a high level of versatility, judgement and discretion. 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 & 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.
TECHNOLOGICAL AWARENESS: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.
JUDGEMENT/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 impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes 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

A first-level degree from a university or institution of equivalent status is required.
Candidates for this position MUST have passed the combined United Nations Language Competitive Examination for Translators/Précis-writers, Editors, Verbatim Reporters and Copy Preparers/Proofreaders/ Production Editors in the relevant language or any United Nations language competitive examination in the Arabic language held before 2017.

Work Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of progressive responsible experience in translation, précis-writing, editing, self- revision, verbatim reporting, copy preparing, proofreading or production editing is required.
Experience using United Nations or similar international organization terminology databases and word-processing programmes is required.
Experience in the use of standard computer-assisted-translation (CAT) tools is required.
Three (3) years of experience working within an international organization is required.

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October 29, 2024