Programme Assistant

Contract

This is a UNV National Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Youth contracts.

This position is with the Private Sector Unit/Corporate Services Division based in Nairobi, Kenya. The Corporate Services Division safeguards the UN Environment Programme's corporate interests by providing it with tools and plans for efficient and effective management, and by managing its exposure to risk. It does so in line with the core values of the United Nations, as well as all other relevant rules, regulations and accountability requirements. The Private Sector Unit coordinates private sector engagement across the organization. The Unit undertakes due diligence assessments of private-sector partnerships and contributes to increased transparency in engaging stakeholders.

The National Youth UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

1. Support private sector engagement at the corporate level:

· Support the creation of partnerships with private sector using the UN Environment Programme’s online Partners’ Portal · Support the due diligence process for new potential partners. · Conduct training workshops on the use of Partners’ Portal, webinars, and presentations on other assigned activities. · Assist in the development of toolkits and guidelines for private sector engagement in the UN Environment Programme · Support the maintenance of mailing lists and databases of private sector partnerships.

2. Support the development of resource mobilization efforts from the philanthropic sector:

· Support the development of various written outputs, such as background papers, briefing notes, and presentations related to resource mobilization. · Support the research of philanthropic entities (foundations, etc.) around the world, matching with UNEP’s Programme of Work objectives. · Support the research of global philanthropic trends and donor intelligence. · Contribute to drafting of success stories, fundraising, advocacy and outreach materials, website content, and other communication materials. · Knowledge management and sharing · Perform other duties as required.

· Accountability · Adaptability and flexibility · Creativity · Judgement and decision-making · Planning and organizing · Professionalism · Self-management

International relations, Environmental Studies, or other relevant programmes; experience with Private is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization.

· Other desired/mandatory required technical knowledge, in research and analysis. · Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; · Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; · Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; · Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; · Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; · Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; · Desirable: valid national driver’s license and proven ability to drive manual gear 4x4 over rough terrain; · Sound security awareness; · Have affinity with or interest in Private Sector Engagements (fill in relevant area of the host agency’s work), volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN system

The Republic of Kenya is an equatorial nation on the coast of East Africa, neighboring So-malia, Ethiopia, Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, and the Indian Ocean. Kenya has two levels of Government; National Government and 47 sub-national Governments called Counties. Counties are further divided into sub-counties.

Kenya is a multi-party state with Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches. Kenya’s population of more than 40 million is growing at an annual rate of 2.2%. The country’s GNP per capita estimated at purchasing power parity (PPP) is $975, and the GNP is growing at an average rate of 0.1% annually. More than 26% of Kenya’s people live below the international poverty line of $1 per day. Kenya’s main food crops are “maize, wheat, pulses, roots and tubers.” (FAO).

Nairobi is a modern metropolitan city where most basic goods and services, health facilities, public transport, telecommunication and banking services, and educational facilities are readily available. The city is widely connected through its main airport, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, and the smaller Wilson Airport. Air transport is also available to many up-country destinations. The city is home to some 3,000 UN personnel mainly attributed to the fact that it serves as the headquarters for both the UN-HABITAT and UNEP.

The socio-economic and cultural background of the immediate society the UNV would be living and working in is diverse and prevailing security conditions at the place of assignment is modest. The topographic and climatic features of the assignment location is highland cool and warm tropical climate.