UNDP Programme Associate – (Energy, Environment and Climate Change Unit) Job Vacancy in Kenya

UNDP Programme Associate – (Energy, Environment and Climate Change Unit) Job Vacancy in Kenya

United Nations Development Programme

UNDP Kenya invites applications for the following position: 

Position Title: Programme Associate

Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment

Grade/Band: G6 

Direct Supervisor: Team Leader – Energy, Environment and Climate Change Unit

Duration: 1 Year

Date of Issue: 08^th May 2015

Closing Date: 15^th May 2015

Background: Under the overall guidance of the Team leader, Energy, Environment and Climate Change Unit (EECU), the programme associate ensures effective delivery of the country office energy, Environment and Climate Change Unit portfolio by entering and managing data and supporting programme implementation consistent with UNDP rules and regulations. 

The Programme Associate works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and projects staff in the CO and UNDP HQs as required for solving complex finance related issues and exchange of information.

Education and Experience

• Secondary Education preferably with specialized certification in accounting and finance;
• University degree in Business or Public Administration, Economics, Political Science, and Social Sciences, would be Desirable but not a requirement;
• 6years of progressively responsible administrative or programme experience is required at the national or international level;
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and data base packages.
• Experience in handling web based management systems.
• Fluency in English and Swahili

For the Full terms of reference and application procedures, please access the UNDP e-recruitment portal through the following link https://undpcareers.partneragencies.org/

Notice: UNDP as a matter of practise does not charge any application, processing or training fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

“UNDP is an equal opportunity employer which strives to achieve overall balance in its staffing patterns”.

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