The United Nations Human Settlements 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.
Umoja is the Secretary General's administrative reform initiative that will consolidate the management of financial, human and physical resources in an integrated solution. UN-Habitat, UNON and UNEP will go live with Umoja (Foundation) and Umoja Extension I (HR, Travel and Payroll) on 1st November 2014.
Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationships
This post is located in the Regional Office for Africa (ROAf). The incumbent will support activities and preparation for implementation of UMOJA.
The first reporting officer of the incumbent will be the Project Administrator of the ROAf and the second reporting officer is the UMOJA Project Manager.
Furthermore, the consultant is also expected to be working closely will all organizational offices/sections/units of UN-Habitat under the supervision of his/her first reporting officer.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent. Professional qualification in ICT and/or business administration or equivalent desirable. United Nations Administrative Support Assessment Test (ASAT) at Headquarters or an equivalent locally-administered test at Offices Away, desirable.
Work Experience
At least 5 years of experience in administrative services, finance, accounting, audit, human resources or related area. Experience with using Enterprise Resource Planning systems, highly desirable.
Language Skills
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Other Skills
Understanding and use of MS Excel, MS Word, database management software & application, and familiarity with the UN Secretariat Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) are strong advantage.
Remuneration
Payments will be based on deliverables over the consultancy period. There are set remuneration rates for consultancies. The rate is determined by functions performed and experience of the consultant. The fees will be paid as per agreement.
For more information, contact details and applications, see; UN UMOJA Support Assistants Jobs in Kenya
Note Deadline Extended to: 02 August 2014
