United Nations Environment Programme has announced a new and exciting career opportunity for job seekers in Kenya. They are currently hiring for the position of Programme Management Assistant at Nairobi. This role is a great opportunity for candidates.
UNEP Programme Management Assistant Jobs 2025 Details
| Position | Programme Management Assistant |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Organization | United Nations Environment Programme |
| Application Deadline | 29th July, 2025 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Drafts programme/project summaries, coordinates review and clearance process, and coordinates on finalization and publication of reports in multiple languages as needed.
- Serves as focal point for coordination, monitoring and expedition of programme/project implementation activities, involving extensive liaison with a diverse organizational unit to initiate requests, prepare standard terms of reference against programme/project objectives, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions and resolve issues related to project implementation, e.g. recruitment and appointment of personnel, travel arrangements, organization of and participation in training/study tours, authorization of payments, disbursement of funds, procurement of equipment and services, etc.
- Prepares, maintains and updates files (electronic and paper) and internal databases; designs and generates a variety of periodic and ad hoc reports, statistical tables, graphic content, and other background materials/notes to facilitate inspection and other reviews.
- Drafts correspondence and communications related to all aspects of programme/project administration, including work plans, memos and budgets, revisions and other related issues, as well as prepares unit contributions for a variety of periodic reports.
- Provides guidance and training to new/junior staff.
- Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.
- Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.
- Maintains unit files, meetings and calendars; ensures awareness of and compliance with UNEP and Division-wide rules and regulations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Experiences
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in programme or project administration, finance, reporting and project management is required.
- The minimum year’s of relevant experience is reduced to two (2) for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Business Intelligence and project structures is required.
Languages
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
- For the post advertised, fluency in English is required.
- Knowledge of French is desirable.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the official UNEP career portal.
(Visit the link and search for the job title “Programme Management Assistant – Nairobi” to begin your application.)
Make sure to submit your application before 29th July, 2025, as late applications will not be considered.
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