Senior Programme Management Assistant

LocationNAIROBI

LevelSenior

Posted6d ago

Programs & Operations

Quick answer

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme is hiring a Senior Programme Management Assistant in NAIROBI to provide full range of programme and administrative support for large and highly complex HR and programme initiatives. The position is fixed-term limited and the application deadline is 10/24/2026.

Role: Senior Programme Management Assistant
Organization: United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Location: NAIROBI
Level: Senior
Category: Programs & Operations

The role

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme is seeking a Senior Programme Management Assistant to provide full range of programme and administrative support and project management assistance for large and highly complex HR and programme initiatives.

What you'll do

Independently provides full range of programme and administrative support and project management assistance
Researches, compiles, analyses, and presents information and data on a wide range of programme, administrative and HR-related issues
Tracks resolutions and other legislative decisions that affect programme/project content and oversees the preparation of the relevant database(s)
Reviews, appraises and revises HR submissions for compliance with guidelines and objectives
Works with funding agencies in arranging financing modalities and ensures establishment of proper monitoring systems
Drafts HR reports, workforce analytics and forecasts, and prepares monitoring tools and checklists to track programme implementation

What it takes

Completion of high school diploma or equivalent
Supplementary training in a field relevant to the post is desirable
A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in programme/project administration, administrative support, human resources administration, or a related area
At least three years of work experience working with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, such as Umoja, SAP, or similar platform
At least three (3) years of work experience in supporting the preparation, monitoring, processing, and/or quality review of recruitment documentation for non-staff personnel in the United Nations or a comparable international organization
Experience coordinating HR-related actions across multiple organizational units and maintaining related personnel records, databases, tracking tools and administrative documentation is desirable

What you'll bring

Programme/project administrationAdministrative supportHuman resources administrationERP system (UmojaSAPor similar platform)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in NAIROBI, Kenya.

What is the compensation for this position?

The compensation for this position is not specified.

What are the key qualifications required for this position?

Key qualifications include a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in programme/project administration, administrative support, human resources administration, or a related area, and at least three years of work experience working with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

How do I apply for this position?

Applications should be submitted through the online recruitment platform, inspira, by the application deadline of 10/24/2026.

Is this position remote?

The job is located in NAIROBI, Kenya, and 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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