UNEP Senior Administrative Assistant Jobs in Kenya
Org. Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Environment Programme (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.
This post is located in the UNEP Executive Office in Nairobi. Under the overall guidance of UNEP, Chief of Staff and the direct supervision of the Executive Office Coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
Responsibilities
Human Resource Management
Coordinates various actions related to the administration of the unit’s human resource activities, e.g., recruitment, placement, promotion, relocation, performance appraisal, job classification reviews, separation of staff members, training, ensuring consistency in the application of UN rules and procedures. Liaises with central administration/executive services as required.
Oversees the maintenance of vacancy announcement files and keeps track of status of vacancy announcements.
Reviews and processes personnel actions through UMOJA.
Advises staff on visa matters.
Provides advice and answers general queries on classification procedures and processes.
Provides information and advice to staff/consultants with respect to conditions of service, duties and responsibilities, and privileges and entitlements under the Staff Rules and Regulations.
Monitors UMOJA staffing tables for a variety of human resource activities, e.g., appointments, retirement, expiration of appointments, reassignments, transfer and movement of staff.
Budget and Finance
Provides expert assistance in the preparation and development of the unit’s work programme and budget.
Assists in monitoring budget/work programme with respect to various budgets, trust funds, grant and other funds on a regular basis, and suggests reallocations of resources and implements the reallocations as necessary.
Collects data from relevant databases and prepares customized financial reports.
Provides assistance in the review, and preparation of the medium-term plan and its revisions.
Reviews, analyses and assists in the finalization of cost estimates and budget proposals, in terms of staff and non-staff requirements from departments/offices at headquarters and in the field, including programmatic aspects; ensures compliance with the medium-term plan and other legislative mandates.
Assists managers in the elaboration of resource requirements for budget submissions.
Monitors budget implementation/expenditures and recommends reallocation of funds as necessary.
Reviews requisitions for goods and services to ensure (a) correct objects of expenditure have been charged, and (b) availability of funds.
Monitors extra-budgetary resources, including review of agreements and cost plans, ensuring compliance with regulations and rules and established policies and procedures.
Assists in the preparation of budget performance submissions.
Assists in finalization of budget performance reports, analysing variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures.
General Administration
Provides guidance, training and daily supervision to other general service staff in the area of responsibility.
Provides assistance in drafting of host country agreements, budget agreements, or contributions for grants or other activities as appropriate.
Identifies and resolves diverse issues/problems as they arise and determines appropriate actions.
Coordinates extensively with service units and liaises frequently with internal team members both at Headquarters and in the field.
Performs other related administrative duties, as required (e.g., 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, organize and coordinate seminars, conferences and translations).
Contract Administration
Assists with day-to-day administration of contracts between the UN and external contractors for outsourced services.
Audits the contractors’ invoices against the goods and services provided by the contractor and approved by the UN.
Processes the payment of contractors’ invoices and monitor payments.
Prepares and processes all UN forms and permissions for contractual and work Unit, Section or Service UN staff, including UN grounds passes, property passes, UN parking permits, swipe-card access and door keys.
Data
Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.
Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge of various United Nations administrative, financial and human resources rules and regulations in work situations. Ability to perform a broad range of administrative functions, e.g., budget/work programme, human resources, database management. Ability to interpret and apply administrative and financial policies. Ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision making and convey resulting information to management.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Job – Specific Qualification
Supplemental training in administration, finance/accounts, audit, human resources management or related area is required.
Work Experience
A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in administrative services, finance, accounting, audit, human resources or related area is required.
Experience in computer applications, mainly spreadsheets is desirable.
Experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP) e.g., UMOJA is desirable.
Working experience within a large international organization similar to the United Nations is desirable
One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; UNEP Senior Administrative Assistant Jobs in Kenya
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