UNDP Kenya invites applications for
the following position:
Position Information
Post Title:Programme Assistant
Contract Type:Service Contract
Direct Supervisor: Chief
Technical Adviser
Duty Station: Nairobi
Duration: One
year renewable subject to funding and performance
Date of Issue: 11
February 2015
Closing Date: 20 February 2015
Background: UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa is implementing a
three year project, ‘strengthening the capacity of IGAD in building resilience
in the Horn of Africa’ (2015-2017).
In order to ensure the smooth implementation of the project activities, UNDP is seeking to recruit a Programme Assistant to provide financial, administrative and logistical support to the project.
Education and Experience:
- Secondary Education preferably with
specialized certification in Accounting and Finance. University Degree in
Business or Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences or Social
Sciences would be desirable, but it is not a requirement.
- 5 years of relevant administrative or
programme experience is required at the national or international
level.
- Experience in the usage of computers and
office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and knowledge of
spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based
management systems.
- Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of
French is an added advantage.
For the full terms of reference and
application procedures please access the UNDP e-recruitment portal through the
following link -https://undpcareers.partneragencies.org/
Notice: UNDP, as a matter of practice, does not charge
any application, processing or training fee at any stage of the recruitment
process.
“UNDP is an equal opportunity employer which strives to achieve overall balance in its staffing pattern