In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. In doing so, UN Member States took an historic step in accelerating the Organization s goals on gender equality and the empowerment of women. Duties and Responsibilities Provide policy advice and technical support to UN Women country and regional offices ...
For two decades, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has been helping make the world safer from drugs, organized crime, corruption and terrorism. We are committed to achieving health, security and justice for all by tackling these threats and promoting peace and sustainable well-being as deterrents to them. Because the scale of these problems is often too great for states to conf...
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has remained the premier government agency for the provision of Standards, Metrology and Conformity Assessment (SMCA) services since its inception in 1974. Job Purpose Coordinates auditing of implementation of KEBS policies, strategies, Legal requirements, government policies and risk management framework to enhance effectiveness of governance, internal contro...
Job PurposeCoordinates and is accountable for implementation of conformity assessment systems based on approved specifications in inspection and certification of locally manufactured and imported products in specific sectors within the section including but not limited to: Mechanical, Civil, Building & Construction, Textile & Leather, Electrotechnical engineering; chemical, petrochemical, food an...
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has remained the premier government agency for the provision of Standards, Metrology and Conformity Assessment (SMCA) services since its inception in 1974. Job Purpose Coordinates and is accountable for implementation of conformity assessment systems based on approved specifications in inspection and certification of locally manufactured and imported products ...
ResponsibilitiesBudgetary Management Carry out strategic financial planning and management of UNEP financial resources in accordance with UNEP and UN financial rules. Coordinate submission of biennial Programme of Work (PoW) budget and Regular Budget to the United Nations Environment Assembly and the General Assembly. Ensures legislative mandates are accurately translated into programme budgets; ...
Job Description :PURPOSE OF POSITIONThe purpose of the Regional Security Director is to provide security and crisis leadership for the region that is informed by an understanding of the complex operating context to help the organisation deliver programmes, respond to changes quickly and systematically manage security risks to an acceptable level. The work involves contributing to the creation of ...
The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world s environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment. Responsibilities Budgetary Management Carry out strategic fina...
PURPOSE OF POSITIONThe purpose of the Regional Security Director is to provide security and crisis leadership for the region that is informed by an understanding of the complex operating context to help the organisation deliver programmes, respond to changes quickly and systematically manage security risks to an acceptable level. The work involves contributing to the creation of an adaptive and r...
These positions are located in Nairobi within the Appeals Section (AS) and the Disciplinary Section (DS) of the Disciplinary Accountability Service (DAS), Administrative Law Division (ALD), Office of Human Resources (OHR), Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance (DMSPC). The incumbents report to the Chief of Section. The Division is in charge of the implementation of the United N...
This position is located in the Office of Administration of Justice and specifically in the Registry of the United Nations Dispute Tribunal (UNDT) in Nairobi. The position is under the overall supervision of the Principal Registrar and reporting directly to a Legal Officer of the Nairobi Registry (First Reporting Officer) and to the Registrar in Nairobi (Second Reporting Officer). The UNDT hears ...
The graphic designer will (in coordination with other relevant Judiciary personnel), provide graphic design and layout services which will include the design and layout of formal publications, display products, IEC materials as well as web and social media content consistent with the Judiciary's visual and corporate identity stipulated in the organization's strategic and communication documents a...
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) is an independent National Human Rights Institution created by Article 59 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and established by the Government of Kenya through an Act of Parliament (the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Act, 2011) and under the United Nations Paris Principles Ref: KNCHR/ADM/SLO/02/2024 Reports to: Deputy Director Legal ...
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) is an independent National Human Rights Institution created by Article 59 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and established by the Government of Kenya through an Act of Parliament (the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Act, 2011) and under the United Nations Paris Principles REF: KNCHR/ADM/ADL/01/2024 Reports to: Deputy Director, Legal...
The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world s environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment. The Scoping Specialist is expected to: Define a framework for ...
The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world s environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment. About Job The Programme will promote the environmental rule of...
The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health. It was established on 7 April 1948, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Summary Of Assigned Duties WHO country offices support national authorities to shape their health policy in line with WHO s principles and values and advocate for an integrated approach to health d...
The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health. It was established on 7 April 1948, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Job Profile Summary Under the guidance of the External Relations Executive Officer and/or Head of the WHO office, the incumbent will lead the development and implementation of partnerships and exte...
The World Food Programme is the food assistance branch of the United Nations and the world s largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security. ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Within delegated authority, and under the direct supervision of the SO1 (Strategic Outcome 1: Refugee operation) Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: Suppo...
UNHCR was created in 1950, during the aftermath of the Second World War, to help millions of Europeans who had fled or lost their homes. We had three years to complete our work and then disband. Today, over 65 years later, our organization is still hard at work, protecting and assisting refugees around the world. About Job In the Bureaux, the Senior Protection Coordinator works under the direct s...
For two decades, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has been helping make the world safer from drugs, organized crime, corruption and terrorism. We are committed to achieving health, security and justice for all by tackling these threats and promoting peace and sustainable well-being as deterrents to them. Because the scale of these problems is often too great for states to conf...
UNHCR was created in 1950, during the aftermath of the Second World War, to help millions of Europeans who had fled or lost their homes. We had three years to complete our work and then disband. Today, over 65 years later, our organization is still hard at work, protecting and assisting refugees around the world. About Job The incumbent heads the Protection Service in the Regional Bureau and repo...
The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world s environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the environment. Duties and Responsibilities The UNEP Secretariat to the OEWG w...
The United Nations is an intergovernmental organization to promote international co-operation. A replacement for the ineffective League of Nations, the organization was established on 24 October 1945 Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Chief of the Appeals Section or the Disciplinary Section, the Legal Officer will be responsible for the following duties: Serve as a lead officer handlin...