Procurement Specialist at United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
Description:
UNOPS helps its partners in the United Nations system meet the world’s needs for building peace, recovering from disaster, and creating sustainable development. UNOPS is known for its ability to implement complex projects in all types of environments around the globe. In an effort to promote organizational excellence, UNOPS seeks highly qualified individuals for the following position:
Vacancy Details
Vacancy Code
VA/2010/NAO/MAC/SOM/PS/12-03
Title : Procurement Specialist
Level : International Individual Contractor (I-ICA) Level 2
Org Unit : NAO/Mine Action Programme – Somalia
Duty Station :Nairobi, Kenya – with frequent missions to Somalia (and with possibility of transfer to Somalia, if and when operations require)
Duration : Until 30 June 2011 (with possibility of extension – subject to funding and performance)
Closing Date :17 December 2010
Background
The UN Mine Action Programme in Somalia had been implemented by UNDP since 2002. The programme started in Somaliland (1992-1993, 1997-1998 and 1999-present), and Puntland (2003-2005), and has implemented capacity building projects, provided technical assistance for the national Somaliland and Puntland Mine Action centres and the Police Explosive Ordnance disposal teams. Mine Action operations in South Central Somalia were launched in 2007 with the primary objective of establishing a national Mine Action Coordination Center to cover the remaining regions of south central Somalia.
From early 2010, responsibility for the UN Mine Action Programme in Somalia (UNSOMA) transitioned to the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), executed by UNOPS. In South Central Somalia, UNSOMA will expand activities, requiring additional Operations and Quality Assurance support. This will involve activities in all five pillars of mine action, as well as Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) activities in Mogadishu to reduce the large amounts of Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) and stockpiles throughout the city.
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Monday, December 6, 2010
Thursday, September 9, 2010
MDG Campaign and Advocacy Consultant, Nairobi
MDG Campaign and Advocacy Consultant, Nairobi
Closing Date: Wednesday, 22 September 2010
This programme aims to influence policy debates and provide upstream policy advice; strengthen national ownership of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs); provide capacity development support in the areas of pro-poor planning, policy design, programming and poverty monitoring, and strengthen macro-micro linkages for poverty reduction and accelerated human development. It builds on past UNDP achievements and existing initiatives of UNDP and UN agencies working in Somalia. This programme will provide the leverage for several UNDP, UN and NGO programmes to set clear numerical goals and targets, enabling them to coordinate among themselves and work together for better development results through better planning, prioritizing and sequencing of interventions.
The Inclusive Development for Poverty Reduction programme uses a three-pronged approach: human development; MDG initiatives; and poverty monitoring and analysis. Each of these components is further divided into interventions that require substantial communication efforts.
As part of its mandate, UNDP advocates and facilitates sustainable development solutions to achieve the MDGs. UNDP Somalia, through the HDEU, is supporting the UN to accomplish this role. This requires undertaking a coordinated approach to spread awareness on each MDG
Closing Date: Wednesday, 22 September 2010
This programme aims to influence policy debates and provide upstream policy advice; strengthen national ownership of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs); provide capacity development support in the areas of pro-poor planning, policy design, programming and poverty monitoring, and strengthen macro-micro linkages for poverty reduction and accelerated human development. It builds on past UNDP achievements and existing initiatives of UNDP and UN agencies working in Somalia. This programme will provide the leverage for several UNDP, UN and NGO programmes to set clear numerical goals and targets, enabling them to coordinate among themselves and work together for better development results through better planning, prioritizing and sequencing of interventions.
The Inclusive Development for Poverty Reduction programme uses a three-pronged approach: human development; MDG initiatives; and poverty monitoring and analysis. Each of these components is further divided into interventions that require substantial communication efforts.
As part of its mandate, UNDP advocates and facilitates sustainable development solutions to achieve the MDGs. UNDP Somalia, through the HDEU, is supporting the UN to accomplish this role. This requires undertaking a coordinated approach to spread awareness on each MDG
Monday, September 6, 2010
UN Jobs Kenya. Health Programme Assistant Vacancy.
UN Jobs Kenya. Health Programme Assistant Vacancy.
UNOPS helps its partners in the United Nations system meet the world’s needs for building peace, recovering from disaster, and creating sustainable development. UNOPS is known for its ability to implement complex projects in all types of environments around the globe. In an effort to promote organizational excellence,UNOPS seeks highly qualified individuals for the following position:
Vacancy Code. VA/2010/UNOPS/AFO/KEOC/PRJ/SSS/03
Post Title. Health Programme Assistant
Post Level LICA 4 – ICS 6 Equivalent (Local Individual Contractor Agreement)
Org Unit. Somali Support Secretariat Project
Duty Station. Nairobi, Kenya, with travel to Somalia
Duration. Six months, subject to renewal on the basis of performance and available funding.
Closing Date 14 September 2010
Background
The Somali Support Secretariat Project is designed to facilitate development assistance coordination through provision of services to the Coordination of International Support to Somalis (CISS) development coordination structure.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Project Manager, and working closely with the CISS Health Sector Coordinator, the Health Programme Assistant will have the following main duties:
• Responsible for the organization of meetings, workshops and seminars for the various CISS and CISS related health coordination committees, working groups and task forces meeting in Nairobi and/or Somalia. This includes preparation of agendas, circulation of invitations, preparation and dissemination of background materials, reports and documents, and confirmation of meeting venue and facilities.
• Accurately record minutes of health meetings and ensure timely submission of drafts to relevant committee, working group and taskforce chairs for endorsement before circulation.
• Responsible to update and maintain the e-mail addresses, mailing lists and telephone and fax numbers of relevant committees and working groups members.
• Responsible to update and maintain all SSS health related files and databases.
• Provide information in a timely manner to the SSS Receptionist for the preparation of the monthly
calendar for meetings/workshops and seminars.
• Perform other reasonable duties as requested by the Head of the Secretariat, including on behalf of the CISS Health Sector Coordinator and/or the chairs of the various CISS committees, working groups or taskforces, including non-health one.
Required Selection Criteria
Competencies
•Diligence, attention to critical details, keen sense of work priorities and resourcefulness in obtaining and researching important information.
•Keen sense of ethics and integrity in dealing with clients and service providers.
•Meets timeliness for delivery of products and services to clients.
•Results-based and client services oriented, as well as excellent organization skills are a must.
•The applicant must have good editing and writing skills, knowledge of micro-computer applications (word processing, spreadsheet software, window, Power-Point).
• Mature, good people’s skills, good knowledge of humanitarian and development and related
issued, good initiative to carry out tasks.
Qualifications/Experience
•Secondary education. A first degree or equivalent preferably in social sciences or health an asset.
•At least five years programme assistant experience, with health specific experience being a distinct advantage.
•Fluency in oral and written English is required.
•Must be willing and able to undertake UN-SSAFE training and to travel to any location in Somalia
for which UN security clearance has been granted.
Submission of Applications
Qualified candidates may submit their application, including a letter of interest, proof of Kenyan or Somali citizenship, or of a valid work permit for Kenya, and an updated United Nations Personal History Form (P.11),via e-mail to vacancieskeoc@unops.org. Kindly indicate the vacancy number and the post title in the subject line when applying by email.
* Please note that this post is open to all nationals of the country of the duty station, to all Somali nationals and also to individuals who have a valid work permit for the country of the duty station.
Additional Considerations
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
- Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level below the advertised level of the post.
For more information on UNOPS, including its core values and competencies, please visit the UNOPS website at www.unops.org
UNOPS helps its partners in the United Nations system meet the world’s needs for building peace, recovering from disaster, and creating sustainable development. UNOPS is known for its ability to implement complex projects in all types of environments around the globe. In an effort to promote organizational excellence,UNOPS seeks highly qualified individuals for the following position:
Vacancy Code. VA/2010/UNOPS/AFO/KEOC/PRJ/SSS/03
Post Title. Health Programme Assistant
Post Level LICA 4 – ICS 6 Equivalent (Local Individual Contractor Agreement)
Org Unit. Somali Support Secretariat Project
Duty Station. Nairobi, Kenya, with travel to Somalia
Duration. Six months, subject to renewal on the basis of performance and available funding.
Closing Date 14 September 2010
Background
The Somali Support Secretariat Project is designed to facilitate development assistance coordination through provision of services to the Coordination of International Support to Somalis (CISS) development coordination structure.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Project Manager, and working closely with the CISS Health Sector Coordinator, the Health Programme Assistant will have the following main duties:
• Responsible for the organization of meetings, workshops and seminars for the various CISS and CISS related health coordination committees, working groups and task forces meeting in Nairobi and/or Somalia. This includes preparation of agendas, circulation of invitations, preparation and dissemination of background materials, reports and documents, and confirmation of meeting venue and facilities.
• Accurately record minutes of health meetings and ensure timely submission of drafts to relevant committee, working group and taskforce chairs for endorsement before circulation.
• Responsible to update and maintain the e-mail addresses, mailing lists and telephone and fax numbers of relevant committees and working groups members.
• Responsible to update and maintain all SSS health related files and databases.
• Provide information in a timely manner to the SSS Receptionist for the preparation of the monthly
calendar for meetings/workshops and seminars.
• Perform other reasonable duties as requested by the Head of the Secretariat, including on behalf of the CISS Health Sector Coordinator and/or the chairs of the various CISS committees, working groups or taskforces, including non-health one.
Required Selection Criteria
Competencies
•Diligence, attention to critical details, keen sense of work priorities and resourcefulness in obtaining and researching important information.
•Keen sense of ethics and integrity in dealing with clients and service providers.
•Meets timeliness for delivery of products and services to clients.
•Results-based and client services oriented, as well as excellent organization skills are a must.
•The applicant must have good editing and writing skills, knowledge of micro-computer applications (word processing, spreadsheet software, window, Power-Point).
• Mature, good people’s skills, good knowledge of humanitarian and development and related
issued, good initiative to carry out tasks.
Qualifications/Experience
•Secondary education. A first degree or equivalent preferably in social sciences or health an asset.
•At least five years programme assistant experience, with health specific experience being a distinct advantage.
•Fluency in oral and written English is required.
•Must be willing and able to undertake UN-SSAFE training and to travel to any location in Somalia
for which UN security clearance has been granted.
Submission of Applications
Qualified candidates may submit their application, including a letter of interest, proof of Kenyan or Somali citizenship, or of a valid work permit for Kenya, and an updated United Nations Personal History Form (P.11),via e-mail to vacancieskeoc@unops.org. Kindly indicate the vacancy number and the post title in the subject line when applying by email.
* Please note that this post is open to all nationals of the country of the duty station, to all Somali nationals and also to individuals who have a valid work permit for the country of the duty station.
Additional Considerations
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
- Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level below the advertised level of the post.
For more information on UNOPS, including its core values and competencies, please visit the UNOPS website at www.unops.org
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