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UNICEF Jobs in Kenya - Recruiting Protocol/Travel Assistants

The Administration Unit of the Kenya Country Office is a common support centre for administrative services including protocol for both Regional Office and the Kenya Country Office.

In Nairobi, some administrative services have been delegated to the Host Country Services of UNON but others, including protocol related are still handled directly by the Administration Unit.

The position will report to the P3 Administrative Specialist, heading Administration unit under the overall supervision and guidance of the Chief of Operations.

The position will provide support and services related to protocol to the Regional Office and Kenya Country Office, including senior staff visiting Nairobi, Kenya.

The incumbent will work closely with the Administrative Officer in charge of travel for KCO and will assist with travel related matters as a back up.

UNICEF Protocol/Travel Assistant Job Responsibilities

  • Liaise with the relevant Host Country Government (Ministry of Foreign Affairs/Protocol unit, Immigration department) for troubleshooting any protocol related matters in support of the Regional Office, Kenya Country office and any other neighbouring country relying on diplomatic representations in Kenya as and when required
  • Follow-up on staff members’ and their recognized dependents applications for visas, resident permits and diplomatic identification as well as other necessary related documents in accordance with the requirement of the United Nations and the Host Country
  • Make hotel reservations for new International staff members, UNICEF visitors, consultants on duty travel and/or participants to regional meetings organized in Nairobi.Manage Airport Protocol Operations; facilitate airport lounge bookings including meeting and greeting both at JKIA and Wilson airports in support of departure and arrival of Senior Staffs.
  • Arrange airport transfers of high-level officials and UNICEF visitors such as donors and support to expedite customs and immigration procedures as necessary.
  • Work closely with Advocacy and Partnership team, in processing relevant clearance and entry permits for filming equipment for visiting crews
  • Process annual requests for airport passes for senior staffs and support staff on their annual submissions for blanket VAT exemptions
  • Work closely with the Administrative Officer in charge of travel on travel related matters
    as backup and assume travel duties whenever that Admin. Officer is absent.
  • Any other duties assigned by supervisor or Chief of Operations

    Qualifications for the UNICEF Protocol/Travel Assistant Job

  • Completion of an A-level certificate and graduate education is recommended.
  • Course in travel, protocol and related matters as an asset.
  • Fluency in English and Swahili. Another UN official language (French, Arabic, etc..) would be an asset.
  • Six years of relevant experience in similar field of work
  • Competency Profile (For details on competencies please refer to UNICEF Professional Competency Profiles.)

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; UNICEF Jobs in Kenya

    Deadline is 7th February 2017.

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