Programme Management Assistant (Fixed Term Limited), G6

United Nations Office at Nairobi; Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UN-Habitat, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, aims to promote sustainable urban development. The Programme Management Assistant will report to the Programme Management Officer in the Corporate Management Division, Non-Staff Personnel Support Global Unit, providing essential administrative and programme support.

Based in France, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, the role involves coordinating with partners and external service providers to ensure timely delivery of HR and programme services in

Responsibilities

• The Programme Management Assistant will report to the Programme Management Officer within the Corporate Management Division (CMD) and provide administrative, operational and programme support to UN-Habitat.

Job description

Responsibilities

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities. UN-Habitat is the focal point for all urbanization and human settlement matters within the UN system. UN-Habitat works with partners to build inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and communities. UN-Habitat promotes urbanization as a positive transformative force for people and communities, reducing inequality, discrimination and poverty. The Corporate Management Division (CMD) provides strategic guidance and coordinates the administrative, operational, and programme support services required for the successful delivery of UN-Habitat's mandate. These services are provided either directly by the Division or through the effective management of external service providers. This position is a Fixed-term limited located in the Human Resources Management Section, Corporate Management Division (HRMS/ CMD) in the Non-Staff Personnel Support Global Unit. The Programme Management Assistant will report to the Programme Management Officer. Within delegated authority, the Programme Management Assistant will be responsible for the following duties: