UNITED NATIONS-ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT&INFORMATION SYSTEMS ASSISTANT VACANCIES::KENYA IT JOBS

INFORMATION SYSTEMS ASSISTANT
Job Title: INFORMATION SYSTEMS ASSISTANT, G5
Department/ Office: UNITED NATIONS OFFICE AT NAIROBI
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Posting Period: 27 May 2011-26 June 2011
Job Opening number: 11-IST-UN OFFICE AT NAIROBI-19447-R-NAIROBI
Org. Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Office in Nairobi (UNON) is the UN Headquarters in Africa and the representative office of the Secretary General.
We support programme implementation of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements Programme
(UN-HABITAT) globally as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, conference and information services.
(www.unon.org). This position is located in the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), Human Resources Management Service
(HRMS) in the Information Systems Unit (ISU).
Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the Associate Human Resources Officer (ISU), the incumbent will perform the following duties: -
• Support: Act as focal point for HRMS/ISU Helpdesk registering trouble tickets received; Provide first level support and
implement solutions on issues requests within the HRMS domain; Assign trouble tickets to the designated support personnel
in HRMS/ISU; Escalate issues to the second level of support as necessary; Liaise with other team members to facilitate
completion of service requests within the stipulated SLAs; Maintain regular contact with clients and keeping them informed of
progress; Keep the helpdesk system up-to-date; Generate reports from the helpdesk system; Analyze support statistics and
identify focus areas requiring user training; Update and maintain a knowledge database of IT solutions; Maintain a
professional helpdesk image at all times.
• Reporting: Extract data from IMIS and other HR systems and update the HRMS data warehouse; Create ad-hoc report
according to client specifications using a variety of reporting tools; Generate and distribute routine reports; Analyze and
suggest improvements for increased efficiency report generation and delivery; Keep abreast of development in technology
within the field reporting.
• Automation: Participate in automation of HR processes; Facilitate training and support to users of new and existing
application used in HRMS; Design and develop HR applications according to specifications; Liaise with Information and
Communications Technology Service and HRMS/ISU to ensure applications are designed and developed according to the
specifications and delivered on time; Update and modify information on HRMS/ISU Intranet portal and ensure that it is kept
up-to-date.
• Training; Participate in the design of training courses; Assist in the preparation of the training environment; Assist in the
delivery of training courses on HR related applications; Training and mentoring of junior HRMS/ISU staff in HR applications,
support and reporting.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Competencies
• Professionalism: Knowledge of relevant programming language(s) and basic programming skills; Good technical skills, ability
to participate in development and maintenance of applications, provide user support; Ability to respond to changing
requirements and assignments, ability to apply good judgment 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; Is
motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.
• 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.
• 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 secondary education, supplementary courses in information technology or other related fields required
Work Experience
A minimum of 5 years of relevant and progressively responsible experience in Information Technology field. Working experience with
relational databases, reporting writing tools and MS office required. Experience in a helpdesk and IT support environment 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 United Nations Officials language is an advantage.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions
of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat
is a non-smoking environment.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment which may be followed by a competencybased
interview.
Special Notice
Appointment against this post is on a local basis. External candidates will be considered only when no suitable internal candidate from
the duty station is identified. The candidate is responsible for any travel expenses incurred in order to take-up the appointment. Staff
members are subject to the authority of and assignment by the Secretary-General. All staff are expected to move periodically to new
functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
No Fee

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SECRETARIAT OF THE INTERNATIONAL STRATEGY FOR DISASTER REDUCTION::PROGRAMME OFFICER NAIROBI,KENYA

PROGRAMME OFFICER, P3
Job Title: Programme Officer, P3
Department/ Office: SECRETARIAT OF THE INTERNATIONAL STRATEGY FOR DISASTER
REDUCTION
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Posting Period: 17 May 2011-16 June 2011
Job Opening number: 11-PGM-ocha isdr secretariat-19772-R-NAIROBI
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Africa Regional Office, of the United Nations International Strategy for
Disaster Reduction. The incumbent reports to the Regional Coordinator.
Responsibilities
• Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of assigned programmes/projects;
monitor and analyse programme/project development and implementation; review relevant
documents and reports; identify problems and issues to be addressed and propose corrective
actions; liaise with relevant parties; identify and track follow-up actions.
• Provide guidance to national governments on development and strengthening multi-stakeholder
national platforms in line with the Hyogo Framework for Action, the Africa Ministerial Declaration
and Programme of Action for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), and considering existing national
development programmes, United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) and
other related strategies including assisting United Nations (UN) country teams, development
partners and governments in reviewing and/or formulating programme/plans.
• Prepare reports and various written outputs based on information gathered and analysis; draft
background papers; provide inputs to publications, etc. Undertake research and studies, report
and present information gathered from diverse sources; identification of information needs or
gaps and preparation of impact evaluation reports.
• Provide guidance for science and technology development in relation to Disaster Risk Reduction
and Climate Change Adaptation, including data-sharing, space/based earth observation, climate
modelling and forecasting. Support risk assessments, mappings, multi-risk elaboration and
dissemination.
• Contribute substantively to partnership development, to the implementation of the Africa Strategy
and Programme of Action and support the mechanism for coordination; Promote cooperation with
intergovernmental organisations, specialised entities, UN partners, civil society, academia,
experts and practitioners to ensure a complementary and integrated approach for Disaster Risk
Reduction, preparedness, response and recovery.
• Perform consulting assignments, in collaboration with the Regional and Sub-regional Inter-
Government Organizations in Africa, National Platforms for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and
other United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) system partners to
advise about the implementation of the Hyogo Framework of Action and Africa Strategy and
Programme of Action for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and develop related capacities;
Participate in related field missions.
• Raise awareness for disaster risk management in Africa; Support the implementation of resilient
cities campaign, safe schools and hospitals and promote investment in Disaster Risk Reduction
(DRR)

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IT JOBS IN NAIROBI::WEBSITE ASSISTANT::UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME(UNEP)

Job Title: WEBSITE ASSISTANT, G6
Department/ Office: UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Posting Period: 5 May 2011 - 4 June 2011
Job Opening number: 11-PUB-UN ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME-19319-R-NAIROBI
Org. Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations system’s designated entity for
addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the
development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and
bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action.
UNEP's Division of Communications and Public Information (DCPI) communicates UNEP's core
messages to all stakeholders and partners, raising environmental awareness, influencing attitudes,
behavior and decisions related to the local and global environment, and enhancing the profile of UNEP
worldwide. This post is located in the Special Events Unit of UNEP/DCPI at the Nairobi duty station.
Under the direct supervision of the Head, Special Events Unit, the incumbent will perform the following
tasks:

Responsibilities
• Conceptualize and create dynamic web pages, including design and development of web-based
computer application systems; Draft, edit, design and update web pages and provide specialized
design, database and programming assistance; Perform HTML/XML/ASP/ASP.NET,SQL,
database coding; Develop enhancements and new features to existing websites; Develop/refine
and support the operations procedures for relevant website and web-based computer
applications systems.
• Monitor web-based applications systems; Install web-based computer application systems
software and hardware; Perform regular and/or periodic updates of the DCPI Special Events
websites.
• Select and implement measures aimed at increasing the Special Events websites' visibility for
search engines; Analyze statistics on web usage.
• Participate in preparing user requirements and other technical specifications; Contribute to
feasibility studies, systems analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation and
testing of website improvements and web-based database applications and websites; Liaise with
the Internet Unit technical staff; Liaise with users to define and specify requirements; build, test
and modify prototype computer application systems.
• Manage designs, create, produce and maintain technical documentation for relevant web-based
computer application systems and websites; Manage and administer changes to technical
documentation; Train the developers and technical team to implement and customize the main
Website Content Management System for the sub-sites; Provide support on web-based computer
application systems development matters; perform complex applications and website
troubleshooting; Attend training courses and workshops to keep abreast of Internet Technology.
• Conduct research; perform benchmarking and propose new software and hardware acquisitions;
Implement new website/database design and development technologies.
• Assist in the formatting of content and documents for web use; Provide ad hoc software and
hardware assistance.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge and skills in the design and development of web-based computer application
systems and websites using more than one programming language, and a good understanding of UN
established standards for Information Technology. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and
effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately;

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UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME-UNDP::SOMALIA INTERNSHIP

Location: Nairobi, KENYA
Application Deadline: 31-Dec-11
Type of Contract: Internship
Post Level: Intern
Languages Required: English
Starting Date (date when the selected candidate is expected to start): 20-Jan-2011
Duration of Initial Contract: 3 - 6months
Expected Duration of Assignment: 3 - 6months

BACKGROUND
The UNDP Somalia Country Office, based in Nairobi, is looking for interns in various disciplines. Students
from these disciplines are welcome to apply, and depending on qualifications, shall be selected for
internships that relate either to the organization's strategic activities or to administrative or technical
functions. Internships will allow the successful candidates to have the opportunity to work in a multicultural
international organization:
Areas of internship include
• Civil Engineering
• Architecture
• Information Technology (ICT) Communication and Journalism
• Business Administration
• Project Management.
• Policy Studies
• Political Science
• Constitution.
• Local Governance
• Economic
• Law
• Procurement (Logistics/Supply)
• Human Resources.
Internships may be offered at any UNDP office. However, due to security risks, non-family duty stations
(i.e. in security phase III or above) may not accept interns from outside the duty station.
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UN-HABITAT PROJECT OFFICER (YOUTH RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS)::Kenyan vacancies

PROJECT OFFICER (YOUTH RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS), P-4, (NAIROBI)
ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION: UN-HABITAT
DUTY STATION: Nairobi
FUNCTIONAL TITLE: Project Officer (Youth Research and Analysis)
GRADE: P4
POST DURATION: 364 days from start date
CLOSING DATE: 2 June 2011

BACKGROUND
Since Habitat II, UN-Habitat has been committed to promoting the participation of young people as
partners in implementing the Habitat Agenda and the achievement of the MDGs. At the 20th Governing
Council in 2005, the Strategy for Enhanced Engagement with Youth was adopted and has provided a
framework for designing and implementing a Youth Empowerment Programme (YEP) through
subsequent years. Through the support from the Government of Norway and the institutional commitment
of UN-HABITAT, a number of member states have expressed interest and continued support for the
youth program.
The issues facing urban youth globally have been virtually unknown and misunderstood until championed
by UN-HABITAT. This has presented a significant challenge to UN-HABITAT and to the development of
programmes globally. In spite of this, these programmes have advanced UN-HABITAT’s programmatic
and normative goals through creation of pilot projects that have both improved the lives of thousands of
poor urban youth, while at the same time being best practices that local and national governments have
begun to adopt.
For example, the Opportunities Fund launched in 2008, has attracted interest from a number of UN
agencies, international institutions and youth-focused programmes that wish to explore partnership
relations with the fund. Stemming from this has been the establishment of a Global Youth Help Desk, an
interactive portal that engages youth, youth-led agencies, researcher and policy makers in a dialogue on
youth in urban development. Parallel to this the Urban Youth Research Network has enabled
consolidation in knowledge management and dissemination of urban youth issues.
Building on the on the successes achieved thus far and taking into account the recommendations of the
Urban Youth Programme external evaluation which identified the urgent need to expand staffing in the
youth program, with a specific focus on managing and further developing the research program,
developing and managing a monitoring and evaluation activities, and supporting the implementation of
the youth fund.
Activities to be undertaken to achieve these goals are outlined in the following sections.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the general supervision of the Chief, Partners and Youth Branch/Youth Programme, the incumbent
is responsible for development and management of:
Urban Youth Research The evaluation of UN-HABITAT’s youth empowerment program identifies the
need to expand the normative work of UN-HABITAT’s youth work. In order to do this there needs to be an
expansion of capacity in staffing with relevant research so as to better enable the seamless
transformation of experience from the operational work to the normative work. The specific capacities
required are in the area of research and youth policy.
A key component of UN-HABITAT’s youth research program is the engagement of its partners in the
academic and civil society sector through the Urban Youth Research Network (UYRN), and the
dissemination of the knowledge generated there. The incumbent will be tasked with the management of
the network, assuring it works effectively and efficiently and advances global knowledge on urban youth.
The incumbent is also expected to bring in more south-based research institutions in the UYRN.
Another key component of the network is to assure that the normative work is based on current research
to support urban youth. The incumbent will be required to support UN-HABITAT and the Norwegian
government at key policy forums such as the proposed Youth 21 meeting in Oslo mandated by the recent
Governing Council Resolution.

Activities that will be undertaken by the incumbent will be:
Management of the Urban Youth Research Network
• Formalize the architecture of the UYRN:
o membership, assuring strong Southern institution representation
o communication structures + timeline and research program
• Develop the online research architecture of the Global Youth Help Desk (GYHD) platform to
enable sharing of data, research and policy
• Manage the current, and the development of new, research activities through both management
of current research projects, and refereeing of proposed research projects
• Plan and implement a UYRN meeting focused on operationalizing the network during 2nd or 3rd

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UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND (UNFPA)::Jobs in Kenya

Vacancy No.: VA/FPA/KEN/02/2011
Post Title: National Project Professional Personnel (NPPP) – SRH in Emergency
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Category: SB-4
Duration of Appointment: One year, renewable subject to need, availability of funds and satisfactory
performance
Background:
Under the supervision of the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Head of Health and Social Services, the
NPPP substantively contributes to the effective management of UNFPA activities in the areas of
Reproductive Health in Humanitarian and Emergency Response. He/she works with the Head of
Department for Health and Social Services at KRCS and reports directly to KRCS. He/She is expected to
analyze and assess relevant technical, political, early warning systems, social and economic trends and
provide substantive inputs and feedback to the program.

Duties and responsibilities:
• Provide technical and logistic support to KRCS in coordination, implementation, monitoring and
supervision of reproductive health project activities in the supported districts under the 7th
GOK/UNFPA Country Programme and during national humanitarian response.
• Liaising with UNFPA Country Office and the referenced implementing partners to ensure timely
submission of combined work-plans and budgets, reports and other relevant documents, ensure
timely release of project funds and the effective implementation of the project activities under the
Annual Work-Plans (AWPs).
• Guides and works together with other implementing partners under the GOK/UNFPA programme.
• Prepare and submit combined financial, narrative and other relevant reports to UNFPA and
ensure that the implementing partners adherent to UNFPA requirement and procedures;
• Follow up with UNFPA to ensure timely release of funds to the implementing Partners.
• Facilitate preparation and submission of quarterly, bi-annual and Annual progress reports and
other relevant documentations by the implementing partners;
•

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Program Associate UNDP

UNDP Kenya would like to recruit a Programme Associate (G6) for its
Democratic Governance Unit.

Background

Under the overall guidance of the Team Leader (Democratic Governance Unit),
the Programme Associate will ensure effective delivery of the country office
governance portfolio by entering and managing data and supporting programme
implementation consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.

The Programme Associate will work in close collaboration with the
operations, programme and projects' staff in the Country Office and UNDP
Head Quarters as required for resolving complex finance-related issues and
exchange of information.

Qualifications

- University Degree in Business or Public Administration, Economics,
Political Sciences and Social Sciences or other related fields.

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Information Systems Assistant-UN-HABITAT

Organizational Location:UN-HABITAT

Duty Station:Nairobi
Grade:G4

Post Duration:9 months

Closing Date:4 April 2011 Background

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-HABITAT, is the UN agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all.
The post is located in the Resource Mobilization Unit (RMU), Office of the Executive Director, UN-HABITAT.
The Agency has developed a Donor Information System (DIS) and an online pipeline projects database that need to be maintained and updated regularly. Under the direct supervision of the External Relations Analyst, the guidance of the Head of Unit, and together with a dynamic team, the incumbent’s duties will be:
Responsibilities
Within limits of delegated authority, the Information Systems Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:

• Conduct searches and compiles information and reference materials from various sources for reports, studies, briefings, meetings/conferences, etc; assists in the preparation of presentation materials using appropriate technology/software.
• Regularly maintains and updates the DIS ensuring high quality of information.
• Generates a variety of standard statistical and other reports, work orders, etc., using various databases. Assists with the verification of data and data extraction required for the agency wide Portfolio Review.
• Responds or drafts responses to routine correspondence and other communications in particular those related to the DIS and the pipeline projects database; uses standard word processing package to produce a wide variety of large, complex documents and reports; responds to moderately complex information requests and inquiries (e.g. answers requests requiring file search, etc.), and as necessary, refers inquiries to appropriate personnel for handling.
• Assists in the maintenance of the RMU website(s) by scanning, converting and posting a variety of documents onto the site.
• Performs data entry and extraction functions.
• When required, performs general administrative tasks and provides secretarial, administrative and logistics support to meetings, boards, committees, conferences, etc.
• Provides guidance to less experienced staff on general office processes and procedures, computer applications, including supporting end-user trainings.
• Performs other duties as assigned

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JOBS in UNDP Kenya::UN jobs

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UNDP Kenya and The Ministry of Livestock Development seek to fill the following positions for the Agro-Pastoral Project, which is a Government of Kenya project with support from UNDP Kenya and UNDP GEF.

1. Project Manager

2. Project Assistant

3. Finance Assistant

Background

The Agro Pastoral project is implemented by the Ministry of Livestock Development. The overall goal of the project is to ensure that sustainable land management provides a basis for economic development, food security and sustainable livelihoods while restoring the ecological integrity in the Arid and Semi-arid lands.

This will be realised through the provision of knowledge, finance incentives and requisite institutional capacity of managers and agro pastoral land users for adoption of sustainable land management.

The specific objectives are to develop a framework of policies and laws designed to ensure the maintenance of a system of land administration and management that will provide:

1. All citizens, particularly the poor, with the opportunity to access and beneficially occupy and use land;
2. An economically, socially equitable and environmentally sustainable allocation and use of land; and;
3. The efficient, effective and economical operation of the land market.

Job profiles

Project Manager

The project manager will manage the realization of project outputs through planned activities. In doing so, s / he will:

• provide direction and guidance to project team (s) and responsible parties;
• liaise with the Project Board and UNDP to assure the overall direction and implementation of the project;
• identify and obtain any support and advice required for the management, planning and control of the project;
• be responsible for project administration and generally liaise with any suppliers.

Project Assistant

The project assistant will provide administrative, management and technical support to the Project.

Finance Assistant

The Finance Assistant will provide financial services ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work.

Application Procedure

The full terms of reference detailing the scope of work, required academic qualifications and years of relevant work experience can be accessed on The UNDP Kenya website.

Interested and qualified persons should apply on the UNDP Kenya e-Recruitment portal located on the UNDP Kenya website - http://www.ke.undp.org on or before 8 April 2011. Select “e-Recruitment Portal” under “Operations / Human Resources”.

Applications received via other means will not be accepted.

Additional considerations

1. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
2. Acknowledgements will be sent only to applicants who strictly meet the requirements of the post.
3. UNDP is an equal opportunity employer which strives to achieve overall balance in its staffing patterns.
4. UNDP, as a matter of practice, does not charge any application, processing or training fee at any stage of the recruitment process. If you have any questions as to vacancy announcements you may have received, please refer to this website http://www.ke.undp.org