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.
Experience
• 6 years of progressively responsible 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 advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages.
• Experience in handling of web based management systems.
Language Requirements
• Fluency in English and Swahili is a requirement.
Application Procedure
The full job descriptions 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 22 April 2011.
Select “e-Recruitment Portal” under “Operations / Human Resources”.
Applications received via other means will not be accepted.
Additional considerations
• Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
• Acknowledgements will be sent only to applicants who strictly meet the requirements of the post.
• UNDP is an equal opportunity employer which strives to achieve overall balance in its staffing patterns.
• 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.
“NB: The position had initially been advertised as “Programme Assistant” at G5 level.
This is a re-advertisement of the post and is open to external applicants.
Applicants who had responded to the initial advertisement are encouraged to re-submit their applications”.