UNDP National Programme Officer Job in Kenya

National Programme Officer

UNDP Kenya wishes to advertise the position of a National Programme Officer (Human Rights and Gender).

Position Information

Post Title: National Programme Officer (Human Rights and Gender)
Contract Type: Service Contract

Grade/Band: SB4
Direct Supervisor: Team Leader (Democratic Governance Unit)

Duration: One year, renewable
Date of Issue: 11 September 2012
Closing Date: 17 September 2012

Background

One of the five priority areas of focus under the GoK/UNDP Country Programme 2009-2013 is Fostering Democratic Governance. 

Under this programme area, UNDP seeks to strengthen the national capacity towards progressive and accelerated realization of human rights and deepened democratic governance. 

UNDP works closely with both governmental and non-state actors in this regard. 

Particular emphasis is placed on gender equality and women’s empowerment. 

The programme also contributes to a process which builds a culture of respect and promotes progressive realization of citizen-centred reforms in the public sector and decentralised public service delivery.

Furthermore, this component will also promote accountable and participatory development programming, policy formulation and implementation at the national and local levels. 

The values that underpin this work include respect for the rule of law, citizens’ rights and responsibilities, gender equality, access to justice and respect for human rights.

On safeguarding human rights, UNDP assistance aims to deliver essential outputs, including capacity building and institutional strengthening of State and non-State institutions, including civil society organisations to effectively implement and monitor the implementation of international and regional human rights instruments and support the push for the ratification of key human rights instruments. 

Underpinning this work are the principles of inclusivity and effective participation of marginalised groups, including women, youth and persons with disabilities.

Job Profile

The full terms of reference for the position can be accessed on the UNDP Kenya e-Recruitment portal on the UNDP Kenya website - http://www.ke.undp.org.

Application Procedure

Interested and qualified persons can access and should apply on the UNDP Kenya e-Recruitment portal located on the UNDP Kenya website - http://www.ke.undp.org - on or before 17 September 2012. 

Select “e-Recruitment Portal” under “Operations/Human Resources”. 

Applicants are required to fill and sign a Personal History Form (P11) Form and submit it together with their online application. 

Applications received via other means or after the deadline will not be accepted. UNDP will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.

Notice

UNDP, as a matter of practice, does not charge any application, processing or training fee at any stage of the
recruitment process. 

If you have any questions as to vacancy announcements you may have received, please send your enquiry to: hrunit.ken@undp.org.

“UNDP is an equal opportunity employer which strives to achieve overall balance in its staffing patterns”.

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• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work independently as well as a team;
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• Good knowledge of industrial printing processes
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The Principal
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