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Team Assistant at United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON)
Location: Nairobi Description: Team Assistant at United Nations Office at Nairobi ( UNON ) in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies TEAM ASSISTANT Vacancy Notice No.:GS-13-12 Organisation Location: UNON /SSS Duration: Ending 31/12/2013 Grade:G- 3 Closing Date: 10/04/2013 Duties and Responsibilities: The United Nations Office at 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 post is located in the United Nations Office at Nairobi, Support Services Service, Host Country Services Unit Continue reading
How To Get a Job With Major NGO’s and The UN
By Jorum I’ve been working in the United Nations NGO (non-governmental organization) universe for more than ten years. Over that time I have run into many, many eager young people wanting to find a way to break into the NGO business. Many of them have come to me after fruitless searches for any available openings in their chosen field, wanting some nibble of advice on where to look Continue reading
Administrative Assistant at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Location: Nairobi Description: Administrative Assistant at United Nations Environment Programme ( UNEP ) in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Vacancy Notice No.: GS-13-11 Organization: UNEP /Executive Office (EO) Duty Station: Nairobi Grade:G6 IMIS Number: 606666 Closing Date: 28/03/2013 Background: The United Nations Environment Programme ( UNEP ) is the United Nations systems 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 Continue reading
Regional Director for Africa at WSPA International
Location: Nairobi URL: http://oxfordhr.co.uk/vacancies/regional-director-for-africa-wspa-international/ Description: Regional Director for Africa at WSPA International in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies REGIONAL DIRECTOR FOR AFRICA Closing Date: 25th March 2013 (at midnight GMT ) WSPA is the world’s leading and largest international organisation dedicated to animal welfare. For more than thirty years WSPA has been dedicated to enhancing welfare and ending animal suffering across the world. Continue reading
Communication Officer at United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
Location: Nairobi URL: http://www.ke.undp.org Description: Communication Officer at United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies UNDP Kenya wishes to advertise the following positions on behalf of UN Women: COMMUNICATION OFFICER Background The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) Country Office in the East and Horn of Africa (including Kenya) focuses on addressing issues of women’s poverty, violence against women ( VAW ) and governance in post conflict situation and in peace through initiating and supporting mechanisms and processes that call for accountability of duty bearers to the principles of gender equality and women’s Human rights; contributing to the increase of women’s security in both the private and public sphere; and providing concrete support to women’s organizations and networks. Continue reading
GESCI Analyst for Project Africa Knowledge Exchange 2012 Job in Kenya
WizardRSS: unable to retrieve full-text content Call for ApplicantsTerms of ReferenceAnalystFor the project Africa Knowledge Exchange 2012Type: Temporary fixed term staff assignment, local country hireTerm: Fixed term 7 monthsStart date: May 2012Finish date: December 20121. IntroductionGESCI is an international non-government organisation founded by the United Nations ICT Taskforce.GESCI is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and provides | | Amazon Script | Android Forums | Wordpress Tutorials Continue reading
Child Protection Specialist at United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Location: Lodwar Description: Child Protection Specialist at United Nations Children’s Fund ( UNICEF ) in Lodwar – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies CHILD PROTECTION SPECIALIST United Nations Children’s Fund ( UNICEF ) Unicef Kenya Country Office Type of Contract : Temporary Appointment Date of Issue : 12 March 2012 Closing Date : 25 March 2012 Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Fixed Term position in the Supply Section of UNICEF Kenya Country Office. Purpose of the post: Under the general supervision of the Chief, Child Protection, the incumbent provides oversight of the monitoring of and reporting on UNICEF’s programmes; identify gaps in children services; and strengthening coordination of the emergency child protection programmes in the Turkana area. Continue reading
Project Assistants at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Location: Nairobi Description: Project Assistants at United Nations Development Programme ( UNDP ) Kenya in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Career and Vacancies Electoral Reforms and Processes Background Kenya is getting ready to hold its fifth successive elections since the re-introduction of multiparty politics in 1991. The coming elections will be held under a different political, social, economic and legal context. Continue reading
Procurement Officer at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Location: Nairobi Description: Procurement Officer at United Nations Development Programme ( UNDP ) Kenya in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Career and Vacancies Background Kenya is getting ready to hold its fifth successive elections since the re-introduction of multiparty politics in 1991. The coming elections will be held under a different political, social, economic and legal context. Continue reading
Driver at United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Location: Nairobi Description: Driver at United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime ( UNODC ) in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies DRIVER Pre-classified Grade G-3 Supervisor: Programme Management Officer (in close coordination with the Executive Assistant) Background The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime ( UNODC ) is committed to achieving health, security and justice for all by tackling threats from illicit drugs, organized crime, corruption and terrorism worldwide. UNODC provides legal and technical assistance in a variety of challenging areas, such as preventing and countering corruption, trafficking in drugs, persons, and firearms, money laundering and terrorist financing, among others Continue reading
UNOPS Procurement Assistant Job in Nairobi Kenya
UNOPS is known for its ability to implement complex projects in all types of environments around the globe. In an effort to promote organizational excellence, UNOPS seeks highly qualified individuals for the following position: Vacancy Code: MASOM1112_ 233 Post Title: Procurement Assistant Post Level: LICA 3 Equivalent to G5 Org Unit: Mine Action Programme – Somalia Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya Duration: 12 Months (Renewable – subject to availability of funds) Closing Date: 17th February, 2012 Organisational Context The UN Somalia Mine Action Programme (UNSOMA) is operating e under the responsibility of the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), executed by UNOPS. Continue reading
Senior Public Health Officer at United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees (UNHCR)
Location: Nairobi Description: Senior Public Health Officer at United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees ( UNHCR ) in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER National Professional Officer ( NOD ) Position No. 10011241 Location: Nairobi, Kenya Vacancy Notice No. IVN /EVN/KEN/NBI/11/004 Education requirements: Medical degree or equivalent and a Master’s Degree in Public Health, Nutrition or related fields. Continue reading
Associate Public Health Officer at United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees (UNHCR)
Location: Daadab & Alinjugur Description: Associate Public Health Officer at United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees ( UNHCR ) in Daadab & Alinjugur – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies ASSOCIATE PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER (2 positions) National Professional Officer ( NOB ) Locations: Dadaab, Kenya and Alinjugur, Kenya Vacancy Notice No. EVN /KEN/DDB/11/029 Education requirements: University degree in Medicine and a Master’s Degree in Public Health or similar qualification. Detailed job descriptions are available at the UNHCR Branch Office situated on Rhapta Road, No Continue reading
Assistant Livelihood Officer at United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees (UNHCR)
Location: Nairobi Description: Assistant Livelihood Officer at United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees ( UNHCR ) in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies ASSISTANT LIVELIHOOD OFFICER National Professional Officer ( NOA ) Position No. 10018263 Location: Nairobi, Kenya Vacancy Notice No. IVN /EVN/KEN/NBI/005 Education requirements: University degree in Social Science, Social Work or related field. Continue reading
Administrative Clerk (Receiving and Inspection) at United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON)
Location: Nairobi Description: Administrative Clerk (Receiving and Inspection) at United Nations Office at Nairobi ( UNON ) – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK ( RECEIVING AND INSPECTION ) Type of Contract:GS-4 Duration: Two Years Closing Date: 14 December 2011 Vacancy Notice Number: GS-11-40 Organisation Location: United Nations Office at Nairobi/Support Services Service The United Nations Office at Nairobi ( UNON ) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the representative office of the Secretary-General. UNON supports 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) Continue reading
FAO Coordinator Joint Programme on Food Security & Nutrition Job in Nairobi Kenya
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Vacancy Announcement no. Continue reading
Project Manager at United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
Location: Nairobi Description: Project Manager at United Nations Office for Project Services ( UNOPS ) in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies PROJECT MANAGER Vacancy Code: VA/UNOPS/2010/AFO/KEOC/PRJ/034 Post Title: Project Manager (Multiple Positions) Post Level: IICA 2/3 (International Individual Contractor Agreement) Project Title: Various Org Unit: Kenya Operations Centre ( KEOC ) Duty Station: Various Duration: Six months to one year, with possible extension subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds Closing Date: 24th November 2011 Background The UNOPS mandate is to act as a project delivery platform for UN system agencies, funds and programmes, international and regional financial institutions, intergovernmental organizations, donor and recipient governments, and non-profit non-governmental organizations. As a self-financing entity within the UN system, UNOPS must ensure that the projects it delivers meet client expectations in terms of cost, quality and time, while at the same time ensuring that these projects collectively meet a broader array of internal success criteria Continue reading
FAO Somalia ESIA Expert Job in Nairobi Kenya
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Vacancy Announcement No: FAO/039/2011 Issued on: 10 Nov 2011 Deadline for Application: 18 Nov 2011 Position Title: ESIA Expert Grade Level: Consultant Duty Station: Nairobi, with travel to Burco (Somaliland) and Galkayo (Puntland) Organizational Unit: Somalia Country Office (FAO-Somalia) Duration: 1 month Eligible Candidates: Kenyans and Somali nationals Anticipated start date: 22nd November 2011 Under the overall supervision of the Officer in Charge (O.I.C.) FAO Somalia and the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator/Manager the ESIA expert needs to: Undertake an environmental screening and scooping for initial environmental evaluation exercise, the following screening criteria of environmental issues will be addressed:- a) Physical Environment Drainage patterns especially in relation to surface water, storm water and other run off related aspects. State of underground water sources including quality and production potential and sustainability of wells Continue reading