United Nations Human Settlements Programme Administrative Officer Jobs in Kenya

United Nations Human Settlements Programme Administrative Officer Jobs in Kenya; The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities.

UN-Habitat works with partners to build inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable communities, promoting urbanization as a transformative force to reduce inequality, discrimination, and poverty.

This position is located in the Human Resources Management Section, Corporate Management Division (HRMS/CMD). The Administrative Officer will report to the Chief of Section.

Responsibilities

Administration:

Effectively coordinate actions related to human resource activities (recruitment, placement, promotion, performance appraisal, job classification, separation, training) ensuring consistency with UN rules and procedures

Coordinate activities related to design and coordination of strategic talent pipelines aligned with future leadership and technical skills needs

Define conditions of service, duties, responsibilities, and entitlements under Staff Rules and Regulations

Provide support in implementation of the e-Performance system

Support and coordinate activities related to investigations in rebuttal cases to the Performance Appraisal System

Support and coordinate activities related to management evaluation and investigation cases

Participate in design and periodic review of workforce plans aligned with organizational strategy

Guide programme managers and staff in use of Inspira for staff selection, ensuring compliance with staff selection system rules

Review monthly post incumbency reports for vacancy management and staffing table control

Assist Chief of Section in personnel-related issues, including meetings with staff representatives and proposing solutions on staff welfare and conditions of work

Discuss grievances with staff members, supervisors, or representatives, and mediate as required

Organize, gather, and maintain statistics and prepare reports on personnel matters

Monitor and evaluate recruitment and placement activities of regional offices, recommending changes or corrections

General Administration:

Oversee identification of office technology needs and maintenance of equipment, software, and systems

Collect and analyze data to identify trends or patterns, providing insights through data visualization for planning, decision-making,

and reporting

Perform other related work as required

Competencies

Professionalism:

Knowledge of administrative, budgetary, financial, and HR policies and procedures

Ability to apply UN administrative rules and regulations in work situations

Strong analytical and evaluative skills for independent research and analysis

Ability to analyze and interpret data to support decision-making

Commitment to gender equality and equal participation of women and men

Planning & Organizing:

Develops clear goals consistent with strategies; identifies priorities; allocates resources effectively; foresees risks; monitors and adjusts plans; uses time efficiently

Client Orientation:

Considers all service recipients as clients; establishes productive partnerships; identifies client needs and matches them to solutions; keeps clients informed of progress; meets timelines for delivery

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in business/public administration, finance, accounting, law, or related area required

First-level degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted

Completion of degree/non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics, or data science desirable

Work Experience

Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in administration, finance, accounting, or management required

Experience in recruitment and staff selection using integrated information systems required

Experience providing strategic administrative advisory support in an international organization required

Experience in administration of large-scale staffing table desirable

Experience supporting organizational-wide change management programme desirable

2+ years of experience in data analytics desirable

Languages

English required

French desirable

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Administrative Officer

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