Office assistant jobs in Nairobi 2017

United Nations and regional organizations; provides administrative and other support services to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat); provides joint and common services to other organizations of the United Nations system in Kenya, as applicable; and manages and implements the programmes of administration, conference servi...

United Nations and regional organizations; provides administrative and other support services to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat); provides joint and common services to other organizations of the United Nations system in Kenya, as applicable; and manages and implements the programmes of administration, conference servi...

The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the Director-General of UNON is the representative of the Secretary-General in Kenya. UNON supports programme implementation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the Resident Coordination System (RCS) globally, as well as other UN offices ...

ResponsibilitiesResearches, compiles and organizes information and reference materials from various sources for reports, work plans, studies, briefings. Upon request, generates reports, work orders, service requests (SRs), etc., using Unite iNeed system. Responds to moderately complex information requests and inquiries, creates iNeed service requests (SRs) as appropriate and assigns inquiries to ...

United Nations and regional organizations; provides administrative and other support services to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat); provides joint and common services to other organizations of the United Nations system in Kenya, as applicable; and manages and implements the programmes of administration, conference servi...

ResponsibilitiesWithin delegated authority, the Finance & Budget Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:Assists in the preparation of supporting documents (narrative and supporting tables) with respect to finalization of cost estimates and budget proposals, in terms of staff and non-staff requirements. Assists in the development of resource requirements for budget submissions and ...

United Nations and regional organizations; provides administrative and other support services to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat); provides joint and common services to other organizations of the United Nations system in Kenya, as applicable; and manages and implements the programmes of administration, conference servi...

About the Role The Office Assistant will perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. Duties include providing support to managers and employees, assisting in daily office needs and managing the organization s general administrative activities. This role will be offered on a two(2) year fixed term contract, subject to availability of funding and will be based in Nairobi, Kenya. Key Res...

United Nations and regional organizations; provides administrative and other support services to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat); provides joint and common services to other organizations of the United Nations system in Kenya, as applicable; and manages and implements the programmes of administration, conference servi...

United Nations and regional organizations; provides administrative and other support services to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat); provides joint and common services to other organizations of the United Nations system in Kenya, as applicable; and manages and implements the programmes of administration, conference servi...

Responsibilities:Provide the Deputy Manager, HCSU with assistance in carrying out the work programme of the Unit, and deputize for the Manager in his/her absence, as follows:Apply the provisions of the UNEP Host Country Agreement to internationally recruited UN staff members posted to the Kenya duty station. Coordinate with relevant Kenya Government representatives (demonstrating tact, diplomacy,...

Responsibilities:Assists in the verification of receipt and accuracy of requisite documents, approvals, signatures, etc. to ensure compliance with requirements UN Rules and Regulations, Administrative Instructions, and other established procedures/guidelines. Drafts responses to routine correspondence and other communications; uses standard word processing package to produce a wide variety of lar...

United Nations and regional organizations; provides administrative and other support services to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat); provides joint and common services to other organizations of the United Nations system in Kenya, as applicable; and manages and implements the programmes of administration, conference servi...

ResponsibilitiesResearches, compiles and organizes information and reference materials from various sources for reports, work plans, studies, briefings. Upon request, generates reports, work orders, service requests (SRs), etc., using Unite iNeed system. Responds to moderately complex information requests and inquiries, creates iNeed service requests (SRs) as appropriate and assigns inquiries to ...

United Nations and regional organizations; provides administrative and other support services to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat); provides joint and common services to other organizations of the United Nations system in Kenya, as applicable; and manages and implements the programmes of administration, conference servi...

United Nations and regional organizations; provides administrative and other support services to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat); provides joint and common services to other organizations of the United Nations system in Kenya, as applicable; and manages and implements the programmes of administration, conference servi...

Responsibilities Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background, the intern's assigned office as well as the internship period. Under the supporting supervision of the Chief, Talent Acquisition Unit and delegated Human Resources Assistant, the intern will: Record relevant data related to recruitment process in iNeed and maintain iNeed's tickets up to date. Support with the impl...

ResponsibilitiesGeneral AdministrationProvide various administrative support in managing the day-to-day operations of the Travel, Shipping and Visa Unit.Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, draft routine correspondence according to the United Nations standards; prioritize and follow up on pending actions.Screen telephone calls as well as visitors and answer queries with discretion.Dissemi...

United Nations and regional organizations; provides administrative and other support services to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat); provides joint and common services to other organizations of the United Nations system in Kenya, as applicable; and manages and implements the programmes of administration, conference servi...

United Nations and regional organizations; provides administrative and other support services to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat); provides joint and common services to other organizations of the United Nations system in Kenya, as applicable; and manages and implements the programmes of administration, conference servi...

Responsibilities Receiving and Inspection: Process receipt of goods. Receive, inspect and certify acceptance/rejection of goods delivered by vendor(s) or contractor(s), as specified on the Purchase Orders as well as contracts involving commodities delivered to, or provided in support of, UNON, UNEP and UN-Habitat. Barcode equipment. Raise Discrepancy report if appropriate. Maintain a record of al...

ResponsibilitiesThe position involves supporting standard administrative activities and processes requiring basic application of rules and procedures.Main dutiesCompile and maintain records of transactions and office activities; Search office files and records relating to a variety of topics for information and reference; Select information and records in correspondence, technical papers, project...