Payments and Platform Operations Assistant
Quick answer
UNDP is hiring a Kenya-based Payments and Platform Operations Assistant to manage intern stipend payments and platform integrity for the NextGen.Ke programme with a stipend based on a $1,602 monthly base rate.
- Role
- Payments and Platform Operations Assistant
- Organization
- UNDP
- Location
- Kenya
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) based on a base rate of US$1,602 plus a country-specific Post-Adjustment Multiplier.
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Payments and Platform Operations Assistant will support the UNDP's NextGen.Ke programme in Kenya by managing stipend payments and platform operations for 15,000 interns. This role involves reconciling financial records, verifying beneficiary data, and ensuring fair, inclusive candidate selection through manual oversight of automated systems. The volunteer acts as a vital link between financial administration and day-to-day platform management to ensure programme integrity and user support.
What you'll do
- Prepare and process monthly stipend payments for interns.
- Verify bank and mobile money details to ensure accurate disbursement.
- Reconcile payment records against attendance and placement data.
- Review automated shortlists to ensure fairness and document verification.
- Provide technical and navigational support to platform users.
What it takes
- Secondary education diploma.
- Practical experience in payments, bookkeeping, or operations.
- Proficiency in spreadsheets and database management tools.
- Strong numeracy and attention to detail.
- Experience handling payroll data or verifying official documentation is an advantage.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Volunteer Living Allowance, settling-in-grant, life/health/disability insurance, assignment travel, annual leave, and resettlement allowance.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a remote or in-office position?
This position is based in Kenya and requires on-site presence to support platform operations and candidate support.
What is the compensation for this role?
Volunteers receive a Volunteer Living Allowance based on a $1,602 base rate, adjusted by the monthly country-specific Post-Adjustment Multiplier, along with additional benefits like insurance and a settling-in grant.
What are the primary qualifications required?
Candidates must have a secondary education and practical experience in payment processing, bookkeeping, or administrative support, along with proficiency in database tools and spreadsheets.
How do I apply for this position?
The provided job description does not specify an application deadline or a direct link; interested candidates should monitor the official UNDP or UNV recruitment portals for submission instructions.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNDP's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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