UNON Protocol Assistant Jobs 2024 – Kenya NGO Jobs.
UNON Kenya looking for “Protocol Assistant”.
Applicants with a Completion of high school diploma may apply on or before April 30, 2024.
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is one of four major United Nations office sites[a] where numerous different UN agencies have a joint presence. Established in 1996, it is the UN’s official headquarters in Africa. The United Nations Office at Nairobi also hosts the global headquarters for two programmes: the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat).
UNON Protocol Assistant Jobs 2024
The UNON has published a job vacancy announcement on April 25, 2024 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Protocol Assistant to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) |
| Position | Protocol Assistant |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Completion of high school diploma |
| Experience Required | Minimum of Ten years |
| Application Deadline | April 30, 2024 |
UNON Job Vacancy 2024
Responsibilities:
- 1. Provide the Deputy Manager, HCSU with assistance in carrying out the work programme of the Unit, and deputize for the Manager in his/her absence, as follows: a) Apply the provisions of the UNEP Host Country Agreement to internationally recruited UN staff members posted to the Kenya duty station. b) Coordinate with relevant Kenya Government representatives (demonstrating tact, diplomacy, firmness and persistence when necessary) to negotiate and solve sensitive and complicated problems. Escalate issues to the Deputy Manager, HCSU, if necessary. c) Maintain regular contact with relevant Kenya Government offices to ensure that information available to staff on immigration, duty-free, and VAT exemptions is updated immediately changes occur. d) Conduct briefings for new staff members on immigration formalities, duty-free and tax exemption privileges, and vehicle registration, and ensure that the information is up-to-date; provide guidance to staff members in completing forms relating to the privileges and exemptions. e) Ensure the timely processing of the following for the organization and eligible internationally recruited staff members and their dependants; notification of arrival documentation and the issuance of diplomatic identity cards and PIN numbers; issuance of re-entry passes and renewal of the same; duty free imports and purchase of duty free liquor and tobacco (official /staff members); issuance and renewal of interim and new Kenyan driving licenses; registration of new/second hand vehicles and transfer/disposal of used vehicles (official /staff members); VAT exemptions (official /staff members), issuance of red number plates, and airport passes.
Qualification:
- Completion of high school diploma or equivalent is required. Diploma from technical college in a field relevant to the post is desirable.
Experience:
- At least ten (10) years of relevant experience, five (5) of which must have been working in the protocol function with diplomatic missions and/or international organizations is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to eight (8) years for candidates who possess a first-level University degree. Experience working with all the following e-government systems: Integrated Protocol Management Information Systems (IPMIS), Transport Integrated Management Systems (TIMS) /National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), The Republic of Kenya electronic Foreign National Services (eFNS) and iTax is required. Knowledge of immigration regulations and understanding of provisions of the UNEP Host Country Agreement is required. Experience in supervising a group of subordinates (5 or more) is required. Working knowledge of UN policies, procedures, and operations as they relate to daily operations in the administration of privileges is desirable. Experience in the execution of protocol functions for senior officials and other dignitaries is desirable. One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
Language
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and knowledge of Kiswahili/Swahili is required. NOTE: “Fluency equals a rating of “fluent” in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and ” Knowledge of” equals a rating of ” confident” in two of the four areas.
Other Details
- Job Opening ID: 232793
- Job Network: Public Information and Conference Management
- Job Family: Protocol
- Category and Level: General Service and Related Categories, G-7
- Duty Station: NAIROBI
- Department/Office: United Nations Office at Nairobi
- Date Posted: Apr 24, 2024
- Deadline: Apr 30, 2024
How to Apply UNON Protocol Assistant Jobs 2024
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: April 30, 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.unon.org |
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