The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global 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 global environment.
Through the resolution “End plastic pollution: Towards an international legally binding instrument” (UNEP/EA5/L23/REV.1), the United Nations Environment Assembly requested to convene an Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC), commencing its work during second half of 2022, with the ambition of completing its work by the end of 2024.
The resolution established that the INC should develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment, which could include both binding and voluntary approaches, based on a comprehensive approach that addresses the full lifecycle of plastic, taking into account among other things, the principles of the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, as well as national circumstances and capabilities, including provisions.
The position is based at the Nairobi duty station and reports directly to the Administrative Officer under the overall guidance of the Executive Secretary, INC Secretariat. The Senior Administrative Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
At least ten (10) years of experience in administrative functions, travel, procurement, budget, finance, accounting, audit, human resources or related area is required.
The minimum years of progressively responsible experience is reduced to eight (8) for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.
Experience in organizing large conferences and events is required. At least five (5) years of experience within the United Nations Common System or any large international organization similar to the United Nations is desirable.
Experience with ERP systems such as Umoja or Inspira for the processing of financial and administrative action is desirable.
Experience working with the United Nations Common System’s Travel, Procurement and Financial Rules and Regulations is desirable. One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage. Note:
“Fluency” equals a rating of “fluent” in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of “confident” in two of the four areas.
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.