Description
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Function: Human Resources / HR
Job Type: Full Time
About the Role
United Nations and regional organizations; provides administrative and other support services to UNEP and UN-Habitat.
Responsibilities
Administration and Resource Management
- Supervise the preparation and review of official correspondence, including note verbales, briefing notes, reports, memoranda and communications with government authorities and client entities.
- Monitor and report on the Unit’s performance against established key performance indicators (KPIs) and recommend corrective measures where necessary.
- Prepare budget proposals and cost estimates for the Unit and monitor implementation and expenditure.
- Collect and analyze data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports.
Human Resources Management
- Manage and supervise staff of the Unit, including work allocation, performance management, and professional development.
- Coordinate human resources actions within the Unit, including recruitment, onboarding, learning and development, succession planning and separation.
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive and client-oriented work environment.
Education
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in International Relations, Political Science, Law, Public Administration, Diplomacy, Foreign Affairs, Business Administration or a related field is required.
Work Experience
- A minimum of five (5) years of relevant and progressively responsible working experience in protocol services, diplomatic relations, government liaison or a related area is required.
- Experience in the interpretation and application of host country agreements, privileges and immunities and liaison with government authorities is required.
- Experience supervising staff and managing service delivery operations is required.
Application
Interested and qualified? Go to United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) on careers.un.org to apply
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