UNDP Technical Specialist Jobs 2021 – Kenya NGO Jobs. UNDP Kenya programme looking for “Technical Specialist”. Applicants with a Master’s degree may apply on or before 21 September 2021.
The United Nations Development Programme is the global development network of the United Nations. It promotes technical and investment cooperation among nations and advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life for themselves.
UNDP Technical Specialist Jobs 2021
The UNDP has published a job vacancy announcement on 08 September 2021 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Technical Specialist to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) |
| Position | Technical Specialist |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Master’s degree |
| Experience Required | At least one years |
| Application Deadline | 21 September 2021 |
UNDP Job Vacancy 2021
SCOPE OF WORK: To facilitate this project, a Project Technical Support Consultant is needed to provide technical inputs and services into the day-to-day project implementation as well provide technical inputs to the knowledge management and communications activities and deliverables under each Outcome. The consultant will contribute to specific deliverables outlined in the project document and work plan.
Main responsibilities:
- Develop and/or revise work plans and provide inputs to project budgets according to the decisions of the Project Board
- Organize Project Board meetings including preparation of agendas, presentations, progress updates and overview of delivery and contingency planning
- Convene Technical Expert Group (TEG)meetings with the development of agendas and coordination with all relevant members and observers
- Anticipate all technical tasks and undertake for execution of the project to advance the activities of the Africa Adaptation Initiative and in line with the approved project’s work plan;
- Prepare the procurement plan and update it quarterly
- Draft TORs for all activities, obtain feedback as necessary from TEG as well as UNDP oversight team
- Prepare regular progress reports for submission to the donor and update reports with feedback received from the oversight team
- Preparation of PPT, technical notes and any other material to document and report on project progress as requested by the supervisor
Qualification & Experience:
- Master’s degree in Environmental Studies, Public Administration, Political Sciences, or other closely related fields
- Min. years of relevant Work experience: Five years of experience in climate change, environment and development research work;
- Proven experience with drafting technical papers/reports on climate change related issues;
- Demonstrated experience in knowledge management and production of technical documents and materials, including policy briefs;
- Sound understanding of sustainable human development, environmental management issues, adaptation, vulnerability and impacts of climate change and other related issues demonstrated through work experience;
- Familiarity with the UNFCCC processes on adaptation and related issues;
- Proven experience in project management and management of multi-stakeholder processes;
- Previous experience working in Africa and familiarity with climate policy and programmes on the continent.
- Experience or strong familiarity with the work of UN/DP and/or other multilateral, bilateral and civil society development partners.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Required Language: (at working level) Excellent English communication skills
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply UNDP Technical Specialist Jobs 2021
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 21 September 2021
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.ke.undp.org |
| Related Jobs | Kenya NGO Forum Jobs 2021 |
| More NGO Jobs | Latest NGO Job Vacancy |