ADVERT FOR A TECHNICAL ADVISOR

The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kenya to the United Nations serves as the Kenya delegation to the United Nations. Through diplomacy, negotiation, lobbying and daily monitoring of UN activities, the Mission’s main objective is to advance Kenya’s interests at the United Nations in critical areas namely; political, economic and social as well as legal, military, public diplomacy and management interests.

The Mission conducts multilateral and bilateral relations with representatives of the 193 UN Member States, over 30 Observer Missions, the United Nations Secretariat and many Non-Governmental Organizations with observer status. It also works with UN Funds and Programmes and Agencies such as the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the UN Development Programme (UNDP), the UN Gender Entity on Women (UN Women), and the UN Population Fund (UNFPA), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) amongst others.

Kenya was actively represented at the Security Council as a non-permanent member for the period, 2021/2022. Kenya engages in all the six Committees of the UN ensuring that our national interests and views are taken into account in all areas, levels and circumstances at the General Assembly, Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and UN Security Council.  Some of the areas include the reforms of the Security Council; 2030 Agenda, improvement in the UN operations, synergy, responsiveness, finances and strengthening of the UN capacity to deal with economic and social issues; peacekeeping and peacebuilding and conflict prevention amongst others.

Appointment will be for an initial 1 (one) year, renewable based on performance.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Responsible to the Head of Mission through the relevant Head of Chancery;
2. Report to the Head of Chancery through the Home-based Officer responsible for the duties assigned;
3. Responsible for handling matters dealing with the Main Committees of the United Nations General Assembly including;

• Assisting in the preparation of briefing material, talking points and other substantive documents;
• Attending meetings of the relevant committee
• Prepare back to office briefs to facilitate follow up actions;
• Monitoring all incoming relevant correspondences, provide necessary advice and draft appropriate responses;
• Assist in coordinating facilitation of Kenya’s delegation participation in relevant meetings of the United Nations
• Undertake necessary research as appropriate.

4. Under the direction of the Permanent Representative contribute to the preparation of the Missions social media handles and website.
5. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Mission or other authorized officer.

Qualifications and Experience

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

1. Undergraduate or Graduate Student, majoring in International Relations, Economics, Political Science, Law, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Health Studies, Business, Information and Communication Technologies, Communications or related fields;
2. Experience with basic quantitative and qualitative data, strong analytical skills, attention to detail and resourcefulness;
3. Posses a valid permit to work in the United States;
4. Ability to work beyond the regular work schedule;
5. Excellent planning, organizing and analytical skills;
6. Strong academic record;
7. Interest in Global affairs;
8. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite;
9. Fluency in English in addition to good report writing skills;
10. Ability to work well under pressure;
11. Capacity to work with minimal supervision;
12. Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Added Advantage:

1. Knowledge of Government operations;
2. Exposure in a busy work environment;
3. Knowledge or experience of the working of the United Nations;
4. Knowledge of another UN Language.

Renumeration

• Good renumeration, subject to experience;
• Medical Insurance included.

Submit your application, including a resume/CV and a cover letter to: info@kenyaun.org and copy dpr@kenyaun.org

Subject: Technical Advisor Position

Kindly submit your application on or before 22 August 2024