protocol officer
2 months ago
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), the UN headquarters in Africa, was established by the General Assembly in 1996.
The Office is headed by a Director-General (DG), at the Under-Secretary- General level, and serves as the representative office of the Secretary-General in Nairobi.
The Director- General is responsible for all activities of the United Nations Office at Nairobi.UNON supports programme implementation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the Resident Coordination System (RCS) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, security, conference and information services ).
This position is based in the Office of the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON).Under the overall oversight and direction of the Director-General, the incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Chief of Office.
ResponsibilitiesWithin the delegated authority, the Protocol Officer will be responsible for performing the following duties:
- Provides protocol services for meetings and events involving Senior UN officials as well as for high-level visits by government dignitaries as appropriate.
- Assists the Chief of Office in ensuring adherence to the various aspects of UN protocol in organizing bilateral meetings and liaises with counterparts in Permanent Missions and Intergovernmental Organizations to confirm arrangements and coordinates with relevant UNON entities on Protocol related matters.
- Assists the Chief of Office in the organization of official visits by Heads of States, Heads of Government, ministers and other VIPs to UNON. Supports the Chief of Office in organizing and preparing official visits of the Secretary-General and the Deputy Secretary-General to Nairobi.
- Assists the Chief of Office in organizing ceremonies for the presentation of letters of credentials / letters of appointment to the Secretary-General by newly appointed Permanent Representatives / Permanent Observers.
- Provides protocol and liaison services to the Permanent Missions including the issuance of access budges to the compound and approval of access to the UN Commissary. Advises Permanent Missions, Observer Offices and UN entities staff on matters of protocol and procedures.
- Performs other related duties as required.
PROFESSIONALISM:
Knowledge of protocol and/or event management in a governmental or international organization context, including knowledge of working with host governments.
Knowledge of norms, rules and customs of international diplomatic protocol, including practices developed with in the United Nations System. Knowledge of administrative procedures and practices of international organizations such as the United Nations. Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations. Ability to work under pressure. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations.Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
TEAMWORK:
Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
PLANNING & ORGANIZING:
Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments. Adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.
CLIENT ORIENTATION:
Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view.
Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.Education
An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in international relations, political science, public administration or related fields is required.
A first-level degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Job - Specific QualificationNot available.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in protocol, diplomatic service, external relations or a related area is required.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.
NOTE:
"Fluency equals a rating of "fluent" in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and " Knowledge of" equals a rating of" confident" in two of the four areas
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
Appointment against this post is for an initial period of one year and any extension will be subject to availability of funds.
In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.Internal Applicants – When completing the Candidate Profile form, ensure ALL fields, ALL professional experience and contact information are completed and up to date.
This information is the basis for the hiring manager to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position and to contact you.
Individual Contractors and Consultants who have worked within the UN Secretariat in the last six months, irrespective of the administering entity, are ineligible to apply for or be appointed to any professional and higher temporary or fixed-term positions, within six months of the end of their current or most recent service.
For such positions, at least six months need to have elapsed between the end of a consultancy or individual contract and the time of application and consideration for an appointment as a staff member under the Staff Rules and Regulations of the United Nations.
At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity.
All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs.The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities.
Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.
All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening.
On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided.If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received.
In such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary. If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira "Need Help?" link.For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or under-represented in the UN Secretariat as of 31 May 2024, are strongly encouraged to apply: Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Belize, Brunei Darussalam, China, Cuba, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Germany, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Libya, Liechtenstein, Malta, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Monaco, Nauru, Oman, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu.
United Nations Considerations
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts.
The term "sexual exploitation" means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another.
The term "sexual abuse" means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions.
The term "sexual harassment" means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator's working relationship.
Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.
The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs.
The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c).
Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised.
This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions.Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on "Manuals" in the "Help" tile of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines.
Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening.
No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted.Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING).
-
Protocol Officer
3 weeks ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya United Nations Office at Nairobi Full timeJOB SUMMARYEducationAn advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in international relations, political science, public administration or related fields is required.A first-level degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the...
-
Protocol Officer I at
2 months ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Vihiga County Government Full timeVihiga County whose headquarters is in Mbale is Located in the Western Region of Kenya. It boarders Nandi to the East, Kisumu County to the South, Siaya County to the West and KAKAMEGA County to the North. It is one of the four Counties in the former Western Province. Vihiga County has five Constituencies; Luanda, Emuhaya, Hamisi, Sabatia and Vihiga.Duties...
-
Validation Officer
3 weeks ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Sphinx Pharmaceuticals ltd Full timeABOUT THE COMPANYSphinx Pharmaceuticals Ltd is a pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution company with over 20 years in the industry.We manufacture medicines that help improve and save lives.JOB SUMMARYWe are looking for a meticulous and detail-orientedValidation Officer to join our team. The Validation Officer will be responsiblefor ensuring that all...
-
Program Officer – Data Quality and Documentation at
2 months ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya People's Action for Learning (PAL) Network Full timeThe People's Action for Learning (PAL) Network is a south-south partnership of 17 member organisations working to promote children's foundational learning across Africa, Asia, and America. PAL Network members conduct citizen-led assessments (CLAs) and learning intervention programmes (action) aimed at improving learning outcomes.SummaryThe Program Officer -...
-
Assistant Office Administrator
1 month ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) Full timeKenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) is autonomous road agency, responsible for the management, development, rehabilitation and maintenance of international trunk roads linking centres of international importance and crossing international boundaries or terminating at international ports(Class A road), national trunk roads linking internationally...
-
ICT Officer
10 hours ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Kazi Solutions Ltd Full timeKazi Solutions Ltd is a professional firm that offers Human Resource Solutions and support to businesses, organizations, and personnel, in Kenya, the region and globally. With over 17 years' experience, KSL acts as bridge between a companies' HR needs and competent workers.SummaryOur client in the NGO sector is looking to hire an ICT officer who is...
-
Nutrition Officers at
1 month ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya International Rescue Committee (IRC) Full timeThe International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian aid, relief and development nongovernmental organization.Job Purpose/ObjectiveUnder supervision of the Facility in Charge and, technically, the Nutrition Manager, The Nutrition Officer (NO) will lead the implementation of all nutrition related activities at the IRC run health facilities and...
-
Research Officer at
2 months ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya National Housing Corporation (NHC) Full timeThe National Housing Corporation (NHC) is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament Cap. 117. The primary mandate of NHC is to play a principal role in the implementation of the Government's Housing Policies and Programmes.NHC/68/2024Job Specification:Duties and responsibilities will entail assisting in; Collecting information for the development...
-
Programs Officer at
5 months ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Norwegian Aid Full timeThe Program Officer works closely with the Chief Operating Officer and Program Team to ensure that standards andprocedures set out in relevant NA documents are followedacross the program portfolio and provide support in all areas ofProgram team's work as needed.Key Responsibilities:Assists Senior Management Team in coordinating andpreparing for meetings,...
-
Office Assistant, Program Implementation at
3 months ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Evidence Action Full timeEvidence Action scales proven interventions that improve the lives of millions. We only implement cost-effective programs whose efficacy is backed by substantial rigorous evidence. We identify innovative, appropriate financing mechanisms and build best-practice operational modelsDuties and responsibilities Office organization and cleanliness. Keep the...
-
Project Officer, Kajiado at
3 weeks ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Norwegian Aid Full timeThe Project Officer works closely with the Chief Operating Officer and Program Team to ensure that standards andprocedures set out in relevant NA documents are followedacross the program portfolio and provide support in all areas ofProgram team's work as needed.Key Responsibilities:Assists Senior Management Team in coordinating andpreparing for meetings,...
-
Database Officer
3 months ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Corporate Staffing Services Full timeIT jobsCompany DescriptionEducation Development Center (EDC) is a global nonprofit that advances lasting solutions to improve education, promote health, and expand economic opportunity, with a focus on vulnerable and under-served populations. Since 1958, we have been a leader in designing, implementing, and evaluating powerful and innovative programs in more...
-
Project Officer
2 months ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Corporate Staffing Services Full timeNorwegian Aid is an inclusive and innovative community of experts in more than 80 countries around the world, united by a shared goal: to open opportunities for people everywhere so they can lead full and healthy lives. We are a passionate and purposeful team that works with local leaders to advance social and economic equity, improve health and well-being,...
-
Office Administrator II
1 month ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Nyayo Tea Zones Development Corporation Full timeABOUT THE COMPANYThe Nyayo Tea Zones Development Corporation was established through a Legal Gazette Notice No. 265 of 1986 as a State Corporation with the aim of promoting forest conservation by providing buffer zones of tea and assorted tree species to check against human encroachment into the forestland.The Corporation is mandated to protect the gazetted...
-
Medical Officer at
2 months ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Full timeAIDS Healthcare Foundation is a Los Angeles-based global nonprofit provider of HIV prevention services, testing, and healthcare for HIV patients.SummaryThe medical officer role is largely a clinical practice job entailing providing out-patient review, diagnosis and treating a variety of diseases and injuries in general practice related to HIV/AIDS in line...
-
Principal Research Officer at
2 months ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya National Housing Corporation (NHC) Full timeThe National Housing Corporation (NHC) is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament Cap. 117. The primary mandate of NHC is to play a principal role in the implementation of the Government's Housing Policies and Programmes.NHC/63/2024Job Specification:Duties and responsibilities will entail; Initiating the development of research...
-
Assistant Office Administrator III
1 month ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Nyayo Tea Zones Development Corporation Full timeABOUT THE COMPANYThe Nyayo Tea Zones Development Corporation was established through a Legal Gazette Notice No. 265 of 1986 as a State Corporation with the aim of promoting forest conservation by providing buffer zones of tea and assorted tree species to check against human encroachment into the forestland.The Corporation is mandated to protect the gazetted...
-
Assistant Office Administrator III
4 weeks ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Nyayo Tea Zones Development Corporation Full timeABOUT THE COMPANYThe Nyayo Tea Zones Development Corporation was established through a Legal Gazette Notice No. 265 of 1986 as a State Corporation with the aim of promoting forest conservation by providing buffer zones of tea and assorted tree species to check against human encroachment into the forestland.The Corporation is mandated to protect the gazetted...
-
Clinical Officer- Grade Eight
4 weeks ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Maseno University Full timeMaseno University is a university based in Maseno, near Kisumu, Kenya, founded in 1991. It is one of seven public universities in Kenya.MSU/ADM/DHS/01/24Requirements for Appointment:Higher Diploma/ Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from a recognized Institution; At least Three (3) years relevant work experience in a Hospital set up; Be registered with...
-
Chief Nursing Officer
2 months ago
Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Veteran Mission Hospital Full timeVeteran Mission Hospitals Limited was born from the identification of the presence of a huge gap in the medical industry which is between what the people need and what is available in the industry.Job Summary:The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) plays a pivotal role in leading and managing the nursing department at Veteran Mission Hospital. As a key member of the...