Job: Associate Safety Adviser
National Professional Officer (NOB)
Position No. 10008724
Location: Dadaab,
Kenya
The Branch Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Kenya
is seeking to recruit a qualified Kenyan national as an Associate Field Safety
Adviser at the National Professional Officer Level (NOB).
Applicants should hold a university degree in International Relations, Law or
related fields. Military/Police or Security background is highly desirable.
Experience required: At least 8 years’ experience including at least 6 years in the same
functional area and at least 2 years with an international organisation.
Competencies: Good knowledge and fluency in English and Kiswahili. Knowledge of Somali
language is an added advantage. Good negotiating and reporting skills.
A detailed job description is available at the UNHCR Branch Office situated on
Rhapta Road, No. 35 in Westlands.
Only those who qualify should apply in writing attaching copies of relevant
academic certificates, testimonials, telephone and Email contacts.
Applicants should also complete a UN Personal History Form (P.11) available in
the UN Website, www.un.org.
Applications should be sent to:
The Human Resources Officer
United Nations High Commissioner
For Refugees (UNHCR)
IVN/ENV/DDB/11/023
P.O. Box 43801, 00100
Nairobi, Kenya.
By email to: Kennahr@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.
Short listed candidates will be required to sit for a written test.
Closing date: 28 October 2011