Deadline: 27 November 2015
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Associate Administrative Officer based in Nairobi, Kenya.
UNEP is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Associate Administrative Officer will perform the following functions-
- Undertakes actions related to the administration of the unit’s human resource activities, e.g., recruitment, placement, promotion, performance appraisal, job classification reviews, separation of staff members, training etc., ensuring consistency in the application of UN rules and procedures.
- Provides information regarding conditions of service, duties and responsibilities, and privileges and entitlements under the Staff Rules and Regulations.
- Provides information on unit’s staffing needs for inclusion in department’s staffing table.
- Assists in developing the unit’s work program and budget; analyses inputs and formulates resource allocations by work program, or business processes.
- Monitors budget/work program with respect to Headquarters’ budget, trust funds and grants, on a regular basis, and reallocates resources as necessary.
- Supports the implementation of procedures and systems for implementing the appropriate financial database.
- Contributes to the development of budgetary guidelines for own unit.
- Supervises support staff as required.
- Performs other related administrative duties, as required as operational travel programme, monitoring accounts and payment to vendors and individual contractors for services, physical space planning and the identification of office technology needs and maintenance of equipment, software and systems).
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- A first-level university degree in business or public administration, finance, accounting, law or related field is required. (Candidates for this position must have passed the United Nations National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or the G to P Examination).
- A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in administration, finance, accounting, human resources management or related area.
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
- Working knowledge of another UN language is desirable.
- Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit UNEP.
