UNDP Kenya Project Officer (Devolution) Job Career

Position Information
 

Post Title: Project Officer (Devolution)
 

Contract Type: Service Contract
 

Band/Grade: SB4 (Level 9)
 

Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya
 

Date of Issue: 14 August 2012
 

Closing Date: 21 August 2012
 

Duration: 1 year

Background and Context
 

UNDP Kenya is supporting the implementation of devolution implemented by the Government of Kenya. The devolution project is implemented by the Ministry of Local Government. 

This project is the precursor to some of the activities that will be undertaken by the Transitional Authority (TA), and it is envisaged that the programme resources and activities will provide impetus to the TA as it settles down to work. Focus will be on the critical activities that need to be rolled out in preparation to the transition to devolved governments.
 

The overall objective of the programme is effective implementation of devolved government system in Kenya. 

The specific objective is to support the implementation of transition activities in readiness for establishment of devolved governments.
 

Functions and responsibilities
 

The Project Officer will support the management of the project portfolio with the following expected results:
 

a) Project management (planning, design, implementation, communication, monitoring and evaluation) in close consultation with the programme focal points in the Ministry of Local Government.
 

b) Managing the donor funded basket fund for support to the implementation of devolution in Kenya.
 

c) Project financial management and reporting including development and submission of timely and quality narrative and financial reporting of all devolution activities under the UNDP managed basket fund.
 

d) Project Liaison (between UNDP & GoK/Development partners).
 

Qualifications
 

Education
 

1) A Masters Degree in Strategic Management, Education, Development Studies, Law, Economics, Organizational Development, or fields related to Public Sector Administration and Management.
 

2) A bachelor’s degree in the required fields with 5 years of relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of the Masters degree.
 

Experience
 

1) Minimum of 3 years of experiences in implementation and/or management of Public Sector projects at national level.
 

2) Demonstrated experience in working with Government partners and other stakeholders in Public Sector development programs.
 

3) Prior working experience with a multilateral or bilateral international development organization is an added advantage.
 

4) Excellent computer skills (key MS Applications) and ability to use information technology as a tool and resource for excellent financial and project management
 

Application Procedure
 

Interested and qualified persons should apply on the UNDP Kenya e-Recruitment portal located on the UNDP Kenya website - http://www.ke.undp.org on or before 21 August 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 will not be accepted.
 

Additional considerations
 

1. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
 

2. UNDP will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.
 

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

 If you have any questions as to vacancy announcements you have received please refer to the UNDP website.
 

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