UNHCR Kenya Programme Officer

UNHCR Kenya Programme Officer
Title: Assistant Programme Officer
Category/Level: National Professional Officer (NOA)
Position No.: 10017299
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Ref. IVN-EVN/SOM/NBI/11/02

The Branch Office for Somalia, of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is seeking to recruit a qualified Kenyan national to fill the position of Assistant Programme Officer at the National Professional Officer level (NOA).
Applicants should hold a university degree in Economics, Business Administration, Political Science or related field.

Experience required: At least three years jobs experience preferably in related functional areas. Knowledge of the Somali context is highly desirable. Candidates should possess very good drafting and reporting skills and good analytical and communication skills.

A detailed job description can be obtained by sending an e-mail request to the address provided below.

Only those who qualify should apply in writing attaching copies of relevant academic certificates, testimonials and should indicate their telephone and/or e-mail contacts. Applicants should also complete a UN Personal History form (P.11) available at the UN website, www.un.org.

Applications should be sent to:

The Human Resources Officer
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Branch Office for Somalia
1st Floor, Lions Place
Waiyaki Way, Westlands
P.O. Box 43801 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
E-mail: sommohrs@unhcr.org

Important: Only those candidates who are short listed for interviews will be contacted. Late applications will not be considered.

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Closing date: 05 April 2011