Programme Assistant Jobs in Kenya

The United Nations Human Settlement Programme, UN Habitat, is the United Nations agency for human settlements.

It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all.

The post is located in the Land and Global Land Tool Network Unit (LGLTNU), within the Urban Legislation, Land and Governance Branch (ULLGB).

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Chief, LGLTNU, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

Support to programme management:

Assist in project identification and formulation.

Assist in reviewing, monitoring, appraising , evaluating and revising project proposals and preparing summaries for the managers' actions.

Assist in preparation of standard terms of reference.

Assist in administrative actions related to project implementation and events management.

Provide administrative and operational/control tasks in the field/during missions when necessary.

Assist in establishment of internal databases, set up filing system and manage data and information.
Knowledge management and research:

Research, compile, analyse, summarize and present basic information/data on programmes/projects related topics.
Monitoring and reporting:

Track resolutions and other legistlative decisions affecting programme/project content.

Prepare newsletters on programme/project related activities; drafts official documents/reports, briefings/debriefings and correspondence.

Provides secretariat services to committees, ad hoc task forces; drafts and circulates agenda notes to meeting members/participants; assembles background documentation; drafts minutes of meetings.
Performs any other duties as may be assigned.
Education

Completion of secondary school education or equivalent is required. Additional technical training in administration-related area.
Work Experience

A minimum of ten years of experience in administration related areas or programme assistance is required.
Closing Date: Thursday, 16 January 2014
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