Chief of Protocol(Secretary to Governing Bodies

1 month ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya UN-Habitat Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The headquarters duty station for the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is located in Nairobi, Kenya. This United Nations agency is devoted to promoting socially and environmentally sustainable human settlements development, with a key focus on achieving sustainable development goal 11 (SDG 11). While UN-Habitat's mandate is global, it prioritizes contributing to Kenya's development goals. The UN-Habitat Regional Office in Africa (ROAf) supports member states and governments in their efforts to achieve sustainable urban development.

JOB SUMMARY

  • PROFESSIONALISM: Ensuring efficient preparations for high-level meetings, follow-up on relevant resolutions, and maintaining positive relations with governments and UN sister agencies.
  • PLANNING & ORGANIZING: Setting clear goals, prioritizing tasks, and effectively managing resources.
  • COMMUNICATION: Clear and effective communication, active listening, and openness in sharing information.
  • LEADERSHIP: Empowering others, proactive in accomplishing objectives, and promoting gender balance in the workplace.
  • VISION: Identifying strategic opportunities and risks, communicating organizational direction, and inspiring others towards a common goal.

Education: Advanced degree in international relations, political science, or related field. Experience in data analytics or business analytics is beneficial.

Work Experience: Minimum of 15 years in protocol in a governmental or international organization, including political analysis and diplomacy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Providing leadership to the Secretariat of the Governing Bodies.
  • Serving as Secretary of the Governing Bodies, preparing agendas, coordinating session work, and handling legal and procedural issues.
  • Acting as the Chief of Inter-Agency Affairs, developing strategic plans for cooperation with other UN agencies.
  • Leading External Relations efforts by maintaining good relationships with governments and overseeing protocol matters.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Project management, Decision making, Team leadership, Communication, Planning

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education



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