UN Associate Contract Management Officer Jobs in Nairobi Kenya

United Nations Support Office for AMISOM (UNSOA)

United Nations Core Values:Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
 
Deadline for Applications: 25 January 2015
 
Functional Title:Associate Contract Management Officer 

(2 Positions)
 
Grade: NO-B
 
Sections Unit: Contract Management Section
 
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
 
Vacancy Announcement Number: UNSOA/CONT/140/2014

Core Competencies: Professionalism, Client Orientation, Teamwork, Accountability, Communication.
 
Qualifications:
  • Advance university degree preferably in business administration, commerce, law or other relevant field. 
  • A first level degree with a relevant combination of academic qualification and experience maybe accepted in lieu of an advanced degree. 
  • Minimum 4 years of progressively responsible experience in contract management or related area. 
  • UN experience is desirable. 
  • Fluency in English (both oral & written) is required. 
  • Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage. 
Other Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of global contract management practices.
  • Good communication skills. 
  • Familiarity with computer application such as MS Word, Excel, Access and lotus notes an asset.
Please quote;
  • Vacancy Notice Number and Functional Title in the Subject of the e-mail.
  • Personal History Form (P.11 or PHP) should be attached with the cover letter.
The P.11 is on the http://www.unon.org/content/employment-opportunities.
 
CVs will not be accepted. Application submitted after the deadline (25 January 2015) will not be considered

Applications to be sent to - Email: recruitment-unsoa@un.org

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