UNDP Executive Associate Jobs 2021 – Kenya NGO Jobs. UNDP Kenya programme looking for “Executive Associate”. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree may apply on or before 12 October 2021.
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UNDP Executive Associate Jobs 2021
The UNDP has published a job vacancy announcement on 29 September 2021 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Executive Associate to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) |
| Position | Executive Associate |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree |
| Experience Required | At least 6 years |
| Application Deadline | 12 October 2021 |
UNDP Job Vacancy 2021
Duties and Responsibilities: The Executive Associate works in close collaboration with OCHA staff, UN Agencies and NGOs, as well as national authorities in Somalia and Kenya, to ensure efficient flow of information, actions on instructions, agendas, drafts letters on behalf of the Head of Office.
- Ensures effective and efficient functioning of the OCHA Front Office;
- Ensures provision of effective communication support to the office unit;
- Ensures administrative support to the office;
- Provides support to effective advocacy of OCHA activities;
- Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing.
- Coordinate and maintain the supervisor’s calendar of meetings, organize meetings, contacts with high-ranking visitors, arrangement of appointments and meetings, draft replies to invitations and meetings; researches briefing materials, acting as an interpreter when required and/or taking minutes;
- Preparation of high quality briefing materials for supervisor appointments, meetings, missions;
- Maintenance of rosters of high-level partners, telephone lists;
- Preparation of correspondence, directives, comments on his signature and making follow up when required;
- Use of automated office management systems for effective functioning of the front office.
Qualification:
- High school with specialized training in secretarial, Administraiton or related fields with a combination of six (6) years of related work experience is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences or related fields with a combination of three (3) years of relevant work experience would be desirable, but it is not a requirement.
Experience:
- 6 years of progressively responsible administrative, secretariat or programme experience is required at the national or international level.
- Experience working in front office (Senior Management office) is desirable.
- Experience working with UN agencies or international NGOs is desirable.
- Excellent communication skills is required
- Ability to build networks and partnerships and capacity to work in a team set up.
- Balances meeting deadlines while maintaining highest professional standards and accuracy.
- Demonstrates critical ability and sound judgment in the pursuit of requests to full completion.
- Demonstrates the highest level of discretion and helpfulness in a manner that reflects positives on the office.
- Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) is required
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Grade: G6
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Language Requirements: Fluency in English, both verbally and in writing is required.
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNDP Executive Associate Jobs 2021
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The Closing Date: 12 October 2021
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.ke.undp.org |
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