PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER, ADMINISTRATION
Quick answer
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme is hiring a mid-level Programme Management Officer, Administration in Nairobi, Kenya, with a focus on programme implementation, human resource management, budget and finance, and general administration.
- Role
- PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER, ADMINISTRATION
- Organization
- United Nations Human Settlements Programme
- Location
- NAIROBI, Kenya
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme is seeking a Programme Management Officer, Administration in Nairobi, Kenya. The role involves programme implementation, human resource management, budget and finance, and general administration.
What you'll do
- Provides inputs on administrative and procedural issues related to programme/project and budget formulation, implementation, monitoring and reporting
- Coordinates with donor representatives, project staff and other partners on financial and administrative matters related to programme and project development
- Drafts agreements with partners as part of the support provided to the programmes
- Administers implementing partners including planning, budgeting, selection, capacity assessments, review of agreements of cooperation, reporting, performance evaluation, monitoring the implementation audit observations, and closing
- Supports and coordinates the preparation and implementation of the work programme, ensuring that financial resources are utilized to implement activities in accordance with the Programme Budget and allotments issued
- Monitors and reviews the work programme and budget by conducting regular and special reviews to assess progress of actual work versus the programme plan
What it takes
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business or public administration, finance, accounting, economics, programme/project management, international development or related area
- A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in programme/project management, programme administration, budget, financial management, accounting, or related field
- A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the administration and financial management of implementing partner agreements
- Experience in programme/project financial management, including budget formulation and preparation and, monitoring, expenditure analysis, resource forecasting, financial reporting, and analysis, and financial compliance
- Experience in the administration and financial management of technical cooperation programmes
- Experience in using enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is desirable
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Nairobi, Kenya.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree, at least five years of relevant experience, and experience in programme/project management and financial management.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the UN Inspira platform.
Is the job remote?
The job location is specified as Nairobi, Kenya, so it is not remote.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Human Settlements Programme's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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