UN Women Employment Jobs Kenya

UN Jobs Kenya 2013.
Executive Associate
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
UN Women Regional Office in Nairobi, Kenya is looking for highly motivated, qualified, experienced and reputable team player for a position of an Executive Associate with the Regional Office in Nairobi.
Application procedures
Interested and qualified persons should visit the vacancies on the UNDP Kenya e Recruitment portal located at http://www.ke.undp.org/content/kenya/en/home/operations/jobs/ for detailed vacancy announcement and submission of applications before 24th Oct 2013.
Click on “UNDP Kenya e Recruitment Portal” and submit your application online. Applications received via other means will not be accepted.
Additional considerations
1. Acknowledgements will be sent only to applicants who strictly meet the requirements of the post.
2. UN Women as a matter of practice does not charge any application, processing or training fee at any stage of the recruitment
“UN WOMEN is an equal opportunity employer which strives to achieve overall balance in its staffing patterns”.

UNICEF Jobs Kenya. Information Management

UN Jobs in Kenya. Librarian Careers.
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO)
Vacancy Announcement Case No: ESA14007
Duty Station: Nairobi
Post: Information Management Officer – NO-A
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position in the Regional Emergency Support Unit (RESU); UNICEF ESARO.
Purpose of the Post:
Under the overall supervision of the Regional Emergency Advisor, the Information Management (Reports and Administration) Officer will develop and manage key information and data related products, and ensure the effective presentation and dissemination of these products to support better regional analysis and support Country Office capacities for more predictable, timely and effective emergency response.
In addition, the IM Officer will support the day-to-day administrative requirements of the Regional Emergency Support Unit (RESU).
Major Duties and Responsibilities:Information Management for Humanitarian Action
Support information management through providing professional assistance in data collection and analysis, the presentation of patterns and trends, and timely, complete and accurate reporting on the humanitarian situation in Eastern and Southern Africa.
Participate in information exchange with ESARO humanitarian focal points and support (secretariat) functions for regular meetings, reviews and follow-up.
Programme Development and Management
Provide technical assistance in program planning and review by collecting and analyzing data and monitoring implementation progress.

Programme Monitoring and Evaluation
Participate in key programme evaluation/review exercises in consultation with the Regional Emergency Advisor to improve efficiency and quality of program delivery. Participate in annual planning and review meetings.
Collaborate and prepare annual and special status reports in a timely manner, as required.
Rights-Based and Results-Based Programme Management Approach
Through the development of effective information management tools and strategies, support the continuous focus on UNICEF’s Core Commitments to Children in the formulation of work planning objectives and the development of strategies and implementation frameworks.
Make recommendations on new initiatives and information management issues to ensure achievement of stated objectives.
Support to Capacity Building and Sustainability
Support Country Offices within the region with technical assistance and support in improving / developing emergency information management systems to support decision making, programme design and effective monitoring, and integration of information management good practice into national systems.
Partnership, Coordination and Collaboration
Contribute to the strengthening of partnerships and collaboration with internal and external counterparts, including those of UNICEF ESARO and COs and other identified regional/country level partners, in order to improve the ability to collect and disseminate data and information, exchange information.
Optimum Use Of Section Funds and Administrative Support
Monitor the allocation and disbursement of section funds, making sure that funds are properly coordinated, monitored and liquidated.
Ensure timely, efficient and compliant processes and transactions including for travel, service contracts and asset management
Required Qualifications:
Education: University degree in Information Management (Geographic Sciences, Information Technology, Information Systems, Statistics) or Social Sciences, Humanitarian Studies, International Relations with specialized training in data/information management or/and graphics design and visualization.
Technical Skills:
Background/familiarity with information management in development and humanitarian contexts with specific focus on:
Strong knowledge of Excel and MS Access.
Ability to present information in understandable tables, charts and graphs
GIS and mapping using ESRI ArcGIS or open source software
Data management skills
Communications and writing skills, using both graphic and narrative presentations
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years of experience – including field experiences in information management in an international development or humanitarian setting.
Willingness and ability to work in difficult environments, in often stressful, time-critical situations.
Developing country work experience or field work experience.
Competencies:
Core Competencies: Communication; Drive for Result; Working With People
Functional Competencies: Relating and Networking; Following Instructions and Procedures; Applying Technical Expertise; Planning and Organizing; and Learning and Researching.
Language: Fluency in English and another UN language of the duty station.
Interested and suitable candidates should ensure they forward their applications along with their curriculum vitae (internal candidates should attach copies of their last two Performance Evaluation Reports), to:
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
Please indicate Reference No. “ESARO/RESU/2013-020.” in the email subject.
Interested candidates should also complete the Personal History (P11) form, which can be downloaded from the UNICEF Kenya website http://www.unicef.org/kenya
Closing Date: 19 Oct 2013
“Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply”
Zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse
UNICEF is a smoke-free environment

UNICEF Jobs Kenya. Information Management

UN Jobs in Kenya. Librarian Careers.
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO)
Vacancy Announcement Case No: ESA14007
Duty Station: Nairobi
Post: Information Management Officer – NO-A
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position in the Regional Emergency Support Unit (RESU); UNICEF ESARO.
Purpose of the Post:
Under the overall supervision of the Regional Emergency Advisor, the Information Management (Reports and Administration) Officer will develop and manage key information and data related products, and ensure the effective presentation and dissemination of these products to support better regional analysis and support Country Office capacities for more predictable, timely and effective emergency response.
In addition, the IM Officer will support the day-to-day administrative requirements of the Regional Emergency Support Unit (RESU).
Major Duties and Responsibilities:Information Management for Humanitarian Action
Support information management through providing professional assistance in data collection and analysis, the presentation of patterns and trends, and timely, complete and accurate reporting on the humanitarian situation in Eastern and Southern Africa.
Participate in information exchange with ESARO humanitarian focal points and support (secretariat) functions for regular meetings, reviews and follow-up.
Programme Development and Management
Provide technical assistance in program planning and review by collecting and analyzing data and monitoring implementation progress.

Programme Monitoring and Evaluation
Participate in key programme evaluation/review exercises in consultation with the Regional Emergency Advisor to improve efficiency and quality of program delivery. Participate in annual planning and review meetings.
Collaborate and prepare annual and special status reports in a timely manner, as required.
Rights-Based and Results-Based Programme Management Approach
Through the development of effective information management tools and strategies, support the continuous focus on UNICEF’s Core Commitments to Children in the formulation of work planning objectives and the development of strategies and implementation frameworks.
Make recommendations on new initiatives and information management issues to ensure achievement of stated objectives.
Support to Capacity Building and Sustainability
Support Country Offices within the region with technical assistance and support in improving / developing emergency information management systems to support decision making, programme design and effective monitoring, and integration of information management good practice into national systems.
Partnership, Coordination and Collaboration
Contribute to the strengthening of partnerships and collaboration with internal and external counterparts, including those of UNICEF ESARO and COs and other identified regional/country level partners, in order to improve the ability to collect and disseminate data and information, exchange information.
Optimum Use Of Section Funds and Administrative Support
Monitor the allocation and disbursement of section funds, making sure that funds are properly coordinated, monitored and liquidated.
Ensure timely, efficient and compliant processes and transactions including for travel, service contracts and asset management
Required Qualifications:
Education: University degree in Information Management (Geographic Sciences, Information Technology, Information Systems, Statistics) or Social Sciences, Humanitarian Studies, International Relations with specialized training in data/information management or/and graphics design and visualization.
Technical Skills:
Background/familiarity with information management in development and humanitarian contexts with specific focus on:
Strong knowledge of Excel and MS Access.
Ability to present information in understandable tables, charts and graphs
GIS and mapping using ESRI ArcGIS or open source software
Data management skills
Communications and writing skills, using both graphic and narrative presentations
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years of experience – including field experiences in information management in an international development or humanitarian setting.
Willingness and ability to work in difficult environments, in often stressful, time-critical situations.
Developing country work experience or field work experience.
Competencies:
Core Competencies: Communication; Drive for Result; Working With People
Functional Competencies: Relating and Networking; Following Instructions and Procedures; Applying Technical Expertise; Planning and Organizing; and Learning and Researching.
Language: Fluency in English and another UN language of the duty station.
Interested and suitable candidates should ensure they forward their applications along with their curriculum vitae (internal candidates should attach copies of their last two Performance Evaluation Reports), to:
The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org
Please indicate Reference No. “ESARO/RESU/2013-020.” in the email subject.
Interested candidates should also complete the Personal History (P11) form, which can be downloaded from the UNICEF Kenya website http://www.unicef.org/kenya
Closing Date: 19 Oct 2013
“Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply”
Zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse
UNICEF is a smoke-free environment

UN Admin & Finance Job Vacancies

UN Jobs in Kenya. Admin & Finance careers.
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Position Title: Admin & Finance Assistant
Vacancy Announcement No: FAO/111/2013
Deadline for Application: 20th Sept 2013
Grade Level: SC-5Contract Type: National Personnel Project
Duty Station: Dollow and Garowe, SomaliaOrganizational Unit: FAO-SomaliaDuration: 3 Months, with possible extension
Eligible Candidates: Somali Nationals Only
Anticipated Start Date: Immediately
Under the overall supervision of the Officer in Charge (O.I.C.) FAO Somalia and the direct supervision of the Head of Office and Head of Administration and Finance, the incumbent will provides administrative, financial and accounting support activities for the Dollow / Garowe Field Offices.
With leeway for independent action, the incumbent performs the following duties:
Maintain financial records and monitoring systems for the office; maintain imprest accounts; reconcile expenditures, balances, payments, statements and other data for day-to-day transactions and reports; keep record and control the Field Offices petty cash;
Retrieve, enter, select and analyse data from a wide variety of sources, including FAO’s corporate systems and data bases e.g. the GRMS, the local Budget Management System (BMS), the Country Office Information System (COIN), Data warehouse, etc.); verify accuracy of data documents; make necessary calculations.
Assist project/programme staff and immediate supervisor(s) in the verification and reconciliation of operational expenditures in accordance with approved budgets, as required;
Prepare correspondence of administrative and financial nature; draft correspondence to verify data, answer queries, and obtain additional information on transactions and financial matters, as required.
Ensure timely provision of financial data to programme/project staff and supervisor(s) for budget estimates and financial planning; Maintain detailed records of obligations and available balances;
Provide reports on budgetary performance of office accounts, and, if required, assist for the project accounts review and control, and report variations from budgets; Monitor the receipt of Government contributions;
Provide the financial information for the maintain of local inventory records, proper recording of assets, their maintenance and safeguard, and the transfer of ownership of the Organization’s equipment, as required;
Maintain a filing system of administrative, financial and HR documents including staff leave and movement records.
Maintain liaison with local financial institutions to keep up-to-date with financial and regulatory information (exchange and interest rates, procedures and rules, maintenance of bank accounts, etc.).
Support the streamlining of procedures and practices and the introduction of new information technologies to the office.
Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum requirements:
Education:
Diploma level education.
Specialized training in administration, finance, accounting and/or office management. Knowledge and skills:
Experience:
Five years of administrative, accounting and office management experience.
Languages: Good working knowledge (level C) of English and knowledge of local languages.
Somalia language is a strong asset.
Selection Criteria:
Meeting the minimum qualification requirements listed above;
Knowledge and competence in the subject matter;
Good writing and speaking communication skills.
To Apply: Send your application to: Candidates are requested to submit a covering letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. FAO/111/2013 along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal Profile Form (PPF) available at http://www.fao.org/employment/irecruitment-access/en/
E-mail is the preferred means of receipt and the application should be sent to HR-Somalia@fao.org Applications must be received by the deadline.
Late applications will not be considered.Only short listed candidates meeting all essential qualifications will be contacted.

UN Driver Job Vacancies With FAO

UN careers in Kenya. Driver Job Opportunities
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Vacancy Announcement No: FAO/110/2013
Deadline for Application: 20th Sept 2013
Position Title: Driver
Grade Level: SC-3
Contract Type: National Personnel Project
Duty Station: Dollow and Garowe, SomaliaOrganizational Unit: FAO-SomaliaDuration: 3 Months, with possible extension
Eligible Candidates: Somali Nationals Only
Anticipated Start Date: Immediately
Under the overall supervision of the Officer in Charge (O.I.C.) FAO Somalia and the direct supervision of the Head of Office, Garowe / Dollow:
The incumbent performs the following duties:
Drive the FAO Garowe/Dollow programme staff and staff on missions to Puntland/Gedo, and drive FAO Garowe/Dollow Head of Office and his/ her visitors as required.
Pick and drop off staff and official visitors at the airfield/airport; facilitate immigration and customs formalities and other local formalities.
Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, transportation / vehicle related expenditures, vehicle servicing, repairs, etc.
Ensure day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle(s); checks oil, water, battery, tires, etc.; perform minor repairs and timely arrange for any other repairs necessary to keep the vehicle safe and technically sound at all times; maintain the vehicle(s) in clean conditions.
Handle local and organizational formalities when involved in an accident; ensure that in this case all organizational and local / country rules, regulations and procedures are followed correctly.
Collect and deliver mail, documents, pouches, and other communications / items from and to the country office; go to the post office, airport, government agencies, other UN agencies, institutions, project sites, etc., to take and deliver items and communications; keep records as required.
When needed, assist the Garowe/Dollow Programme staff in performing simple clerical duties such as making photocopies, keeping records, etc.
Perform other related duties as required.
Education and Experience:
Education:Primary / secondary education. Possession of valid driver’s license.

Work Experience:Two years of work experience as a driver. Flawless, safe driving record.
Languages:Good knowledge (level B) of English and working knowledge of the local language(s) is required.
Knowledge and Skills:
Good knowledge of the local driving rules and regulations; skills in minor vehicle repair.
A high degree of punctuality and reliability is required.
Safe driving manner.
Good sense of direction and knowledge of local conditions.
Ability to cope with extended working hours.
Selection Criteria:
Meeting the minimum qualification requirements listed above;
Knowledge and competence in the subject matter;
Good writing and speaking communication skills.
To Apply: Send your application to: Candidates are requested to submit a covering letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. FAO/110/2013 along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal Profile Form (PPF) available at http://www.fao.org/employment/irecruitment-access/en/
E-mail is the preferred means of receipt and the application should be sent to HR-Somalia@fao.org