Senior Administrative Officer at United Nations Environment Programme

1 month ago


Nairobi, Kenya United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Full time

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world's environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment.
Senior Administrative Officer


Responsibilities

Financial Management: Organizing and ensuring that funds entrusted to the Division are managed with due diligence, within UN Rules and Regulations and fiduciary standards, ensuring optimization and alignment of the resources with the expected output of the Division applying result-based budgeting (RBB).
Keeping the management team informed on the fund management situation and forecast.
Bringing to the attention of the Division Director and Deputy all emerging issues implying an increased financial exposure to risk by the Division and proposing mitigating strategies.
Preparing and delivering financial presentations and reports for UN Environment's Management, to the United Nations Environment Assembly and other Governing Bodies, and Donors as required.
Organizing the contribution from Ecosystems Division to Office of Internal Oversight Services/United Nations Board of Auditors, audit missions, and ensuring implementation of accepted audit queries.
Project Portfolio:
Providing direction and support to the Fund Management Team to keep the project portfolio under strict control.
Supervising the Fund Management staff team to support the Ecosystems Division branches and units in the project budgeting process, fund raising, legal contracting, fund programming and reporting.
Organizing and ensuring that all externally implemented projects are audited every year and at the end of the project.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business administration, finance, accounting, management or a related field is required.
A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Successful completion of both degrees and non-degrees in data analytics, business analytics, or data science programs is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible work experience in financial management, administration, human resources management and planning is required.
Five (5) years of experience at the international level in a supervisory capacity is required.
Experience with managing multiple types of donor funding (trust funds, donor contributions, multilateral funding mechanisms) is required.
Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is desirable.
Experience within intergovernmental organizations is desirable.
Experience in data analytics or related areas is desirable.



  • Nairobi, Kenya United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Full time

    The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world's environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment. Responsibilities ...


  • Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Full time

    Senior Administrative Officer at the United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) responsible for financial management, project portfolio, and education. The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world's environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the...


  • Nairobi, Kenya United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Full time

    The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world's environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment. Expert for KIP...


  • Nairobi, Kenya United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) Full time

    The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world's environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment. National Consultant...


  • Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Full time

    Senior Administrative Officer at UN Environment: Manage finances, oversee project portfolio, and provide direction to Fund Management Team. 10+ years of experience in financial management and administration required.Responsibilities:Ensure the Division's finances are managed with due diligence, following UN rules and regulations.Keep the management team...


  • Nairobi, Kenya United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) Full time

    United Nations and regional organizations; provides administrative and other support services to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat); provides joint and common services to other organizations of the United Nations system in Kenya, as applicable; and manages and implements the...


  • Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) Full time

    Editing and proofreading of the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) in Montenegrin and English languages, ensuring stylistic alignment and collaboration with project consultants. The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world's environmental agenda, promoting...


  • Nairobi, Kenya United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction Full time

    As the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, UNDRR brings governments, partners and communities together to reduce disaster risk and losses to ensure a safer, more sustainable future. UNDRR (formerly UNISDR) is the United Nations focal point for disaster risk reduction. Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Administrative...


  • Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) Full time

    Human Resources Officer required to work with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) to provide administrative and support services. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of seven years of experience in human resources management, with a focus on administering entitlements and...


  • Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) Full time

    Human Resources Officer required to provide administrative and support services to the United Nations Environment Programme and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, with a focus on human resources management, entitlements, and benefits administration. **Job Description** The Human Resources Officer will work closely with the Development...


  • Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Full time

    **Job Summary** The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) seeks a skilled professional to manage and analyze complex datasets, develop business intelligence solutions, and provide training to colleagues and clients. **Job Description** The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority...


  • Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya United Nations Development Programme Full time

    Job Title: Disaster Recovery and Climate Resilience Policy Analyst - JPOUnited Nations Development Programme is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Policy Analyst to join its team as a Junior Professional Officer (JPO). The JPO will work in the Disaster Risk Reduction and Recovery Team of the UNDP Crisis Bureau, supporting policy and programme...


  • Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Full time

    The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world's environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment.Expert for KIP...


  • Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya United Nations Environment Programme UNEP Full time

    The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) seeks a consultant to assist in the preparation of the Kenya Acceleration Plan (KIP) and the phase-down of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in Kenya. The consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Montreal Protocol Regional Network Coordinator for the Anglophone Network of Ozone Officers. The position is...


  • Nairobi, Kenya United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) Full time

    Responsibilities Administration of Entitlements Administer benefits and entitlements of staff, including mobility and hardship allowances, medical and life insurance coverage, pension fund participation, dependency allowance, education grant, home leave, family visit, parental and other special leaves, rental subsidy, change of family/dependency...


  • Nairobi, Kenya United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Full time

    For two decades, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has been helping make the world safer from drugs, organized crime, corruption and terrorism. We are committed to achieving health, security and justice for all by tackling these threats and promoting peace and sustainable well-being as deterrents to them. Because the scale of these...


  • Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) Full time

    Editing and proofreading skills are essential for this role as a National Consultant to ensure the coherence and consistency of the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan in Montenegro. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in English language and literature, with a minimum of three years of experience in editing, proofreading, and...


  • Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction Full time

    **Job Summary** The Administrative Assistant will support the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction in reducing disaster risk and losses, ensuring a safer and more sustainable future. **Job Description** As the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, we bring governments, partners, and communities together to reduce disaster risk and...


  • Nairobi, Kenya United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Full time

    The United Nations Office for Project Services is an operational arm of the United Nations, dedicated to implementing projects for the United Nations System, international financial institutions, governments and other partners in the aid world. Role of the Menstrual Hygiene Country Markets Specialist Reporting to the Menstrual Hygiene Markets Specialist,...


  • Nairobi, Kenya United Nations Environment Programme UNEP Full time

    At the same time, the global programme management services ensure that the Executive Committee receives timely, accurate, relevant and high-quality project proposals, financial and substantive reports, and information about the implementation of actions on the ground. At the 93rd ExCom and in line with the request of the Government of Kenya submitted through...