Program Manager, Orphans and Vulnerable Children Program (Local Links), Nairobi CARE International in Kenya seeks to fill the position of Program Manager, Orphans and Vulnerable Children Program (Local Links) in the HIV&AIDS and Civil Society Strengthening Sector. CARE International in Kenya with support of USAID has been implementing Orphans and Vulnerable Children's (OVC) program in the Kibera informal settlements, Nairobi. This is an integrated OVC program which seeks to mitigate impacts of HIV&AIDS through strengthening community collective capacity to care for OVC. The program has developed integrated components on rights protection for children, women and people living with HIV, Sports for Social Change initiatives aimed at mainstreaming HIV&AIDS, gender and sexual and reproductive health for older OVCs, and is also implementing child centered early childhood development and education initiatives for younger OVCs, with the support of other private donors and foundations.  CARE seeks to fill the position of the Program Manager, who will oversee the OVC and the integrated program interventions in the informal urban settlements in Nairobi. Job summary: Reporting to the Sector Manager, HIV&AIDS and CSO Strengthening Sector, and supervising program coordinators for the integrated program components, the Program Manager will be responsible for the overall management of the OVC program and related integrated program interventions. The incumbent will also support technical program oversight for other OVC related programs in the country office. He/She shall be responsible for effective contracts management, program delivery and coordination of the OVC and integrated components, with a view to ensuring high quality delivery of interventions and services. Duties and responsibilities Oversee program contract management,programming and coordination of the Local Links OVC program and its integrated interventions/components. This will entail management of all contractual obligations in a timely and efficient manner; In charge of program monitoring in line with USAID PEPFAR and country reporting requirements, preparation of reports and documentation of the program for purposes of sharing lessons and using these to improve the program and other OVC interventions in the country Responsible for budget management and administration in line with contract requirements and within CARE's policies and procedures Lead the development of program strategies for effective program delivery, as well as support the country office in development of new initiatives for OVC and HIV programming. Identify, sustain and nurture partnerships with line ministries, Civil Society and programs on OVC, HIV&AIDS and Rights based programming for vulnerable women, children and people living with HIV that enhance and support programming on OVCs and HIV&AIDS programs in the country Support fundraising efforts to diversify programming in the informal settlements Required skills and Qualifications Bachelors degree in Arts, Education, Community Development or other relevant degree Minimum of 3 years experience in child centered, rights focused, and community health development and HIV &AID programs in a supervisory capacity. Experience in USAID PEPFAR programs Budgeting and budget management skills and experience Trained and demonstrable experience in monitoring and evaluation as well as experience in programming in urban and peri-urban settings will be an added advantage Good interpersonal and team building Skills Excellent writing skills coupled with experience in proposals development APPLICATIONS If you feel that you are the right candidate for the advertised positions, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV with telephone contacts for three professional referees and copies of academic and professional certificates to hrmanager@care.or.ke  including your telephone contact by the 7th May 2009 Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.  Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.   Technical Medical Coordinator, Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission Program, Siaya District   CARE International in Kenyawith support of Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been supporting the Government of Kenya in the provision of Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) services. CARE is recruiting a Technical Medical Officer for the PMTCT program in Siaya District. Job Summary Reporting to the PMTCT Program Manager, the incumbent will provide technical support to the program to deliver and support the health care staff in implementing quality assured clinical components of the PMTCT Program. The success of the position will be measured by a demonstrable increase in the numbers of beneficiaries accessing PMTCT services in the various levels of interventions as well as the number of children accessing early infant diagnosis, linked to care and treatment. Duties and Responsibilities Provide technical support and advisory services and give periodic medical updates to the Health Care staff, CARE's PMTCT program staff while supporting the development of holistic and intergrated program at facility and community levels. These include providing technical assistance to the key areas of ART treatment regime offered to clients including prophylactic drugs and ARVs, HIV/AIDS prevention, care and impact mitigation; infant and young child feeding in the context of HIV&AIDS. Support integration of sexual and reproductive health services including family planning in PMTCT set up Organization and supporting facilitation of technical workshops for capacity building in all PMTCT and pediatric components of the program. Review of data on technical components of the program and report writing Participate in project evaluation and assessments, documenting achievements and generating reports, lessons learnt and promising practices, networking and dissemination. Support the development and implementation of effective strategies and maintain high standards of program quality Represent the project in PMTCT technical briefing, and lessons learning sessions and related forums Qualifications and competencies Degree in Medicine with a minimum of three years of experience in maternal and child health development programs and in technical or supervisory capacity. Holders of Diploma in Clinical Medicine with over 5 years experience will be considered. Trained and demonstrable experience in PMTCT programs essential, Experiences in PEPFAR programs, sexual and reproductive health programmes, and experience in health and behavioural change programs will be an added advantage Trained, experience and ability in monitoring and evaluation/data management will be an added advantage Excellent inter-personal, people management and team building and facilitation skills Demonstrable budgeting skills APPLICATIONS If you feel that you are the right candidate for the advertised positions, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV with telephone contacts for three professional referees and copies of academic and professional certificates to hrmanager@care.or.ke  including your telephone contact by the 7th May 2009 Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.  Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Information Officer (Marketing/Brand Manager), P-4
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:	26 May 2009
DATE OF ISSUANCE:	27 Mar 2009
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT:	United Nations Human Settlement Programme
DUTY STATION:	Nairobi
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:	09-IMA-UN-HABITAT-420406-R-NAIROBI
Remuneration Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. More Info
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Responsibilities The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-HABITAT, is the United Nations agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. The post is located in the Information Management Unit of Information Services Section, Office of the Executive Director, UN-HABITAT. Under the supervision of the Chief, Information Services Section, the incumbent's responsibilities will be: 1. Take the lead in developing, implementing and evaluating marketing strategies to raise global awareness of UN-HABITAT and help position the agency as a world leader in promoting sustainable urbanisation. Advise senior management and information officers throughout the agency on public affairs issues, methods and approaches. This includes market analysis to identify the profiles, needs, perceptions of the agency’s target audiences and clients, and develop strategic partnerships and information networks with key constituencies including those in the private sector, to increase support for UN-HABITAT’s work, maximise impact of promotional and public outreach objectives and ensure that the agency is reaching its target audiences effectively. 2. Take the lead in planning, developing and implementing, in close collaboration with units at Headquarters and in the field, the communication dimension of the large campaigns including the agency's Global Campaign on Sustainable Urbanisation which unifies under one consolidated framework the bulk of UN-HABITAT's outreach activities including special and recurrent events such as World Habitat Day, the World Urban Forum, the Governing Council, regional ministerial meetings, awards and recognition systems, and other activities; 3. Carry out market analyses to find out the profiles, needs, perceptions of the agency’s target audiences and clients, and develop strategic partnerships and information networks with key constituencies including those in the private sector, to increase support for UN-HABITAT’s work, maximise impact of promotional and public outreach objectives and ensure that the agency is reaching its target audiences effectively; 4. Assess and help apply innovative marketing initiatives including the use of Goodwill Ambassadors, social networking tools and other methods that exploit new information and communication tools and technology to promote global interaction on the substantive focus areas of the organization's strategic plan ; 5. Coordinate and support the agency's key events, including World Habitat Day celebrations around the world, World Urban Forum and Governing Council among others. Assist in all aspects of event coordination ensuring the greatest visibility of the events globally and the highest participation of the right audiences; 6. Contribute to policies, tools and marketing materials that promote consistent use of one unique UN-HABITAT brand throughout the agency that ensures that the organization speaks with one voice and has a consistent look and feel for all its communications, and to the preparation of a diverse range of information and communications marketing products in print, audio-visual and electronic formats, working closely with the Publications, Press and Media and Editorial Units.
Competencies Professionalism - Knowledge of different aspects of public information and communications. Ability to conceptualise, design and implement major information and publicity campaigns. Ability to organize, promote and coordinate large scale global events. Ability to rapidly analyse and integrate diverse information from varied source and to translate complex technical material into clear concise reader friendly layman's language. Ability to make presentations verbally and in writing to senior management and external constituents. Effective and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, achieving quality results, solving problems, dealing with stressful situations calmly and gaining consensus. Communication - excellent written and verbal communications skills required to develop communications strategies and convince management to implement these strategies, to present the organization’s vision and mandate to different target audiences, to mobilise partners through campaigns and other communications to take positive action toward sustainable urban development. Creativity – to conceive innovative ways of packaging and communicating UN-HABITAT’s messages so that they are picked up and acted on by target audiences. Ability to think outside the box and to persuade others to consider new ideas that are not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches. Planning and Organizing – ability to set clear goals, identify priorities, delegate appropriately, monitor and adjust plans to meet deadlines for strategic projects, campaigns, meetings and events and other marketing related work, and to foresee risks and develop contingencies to mitigate those risks Vision - ability to create inspirational visions based on the organization's strategic goals and to motivate UN-HABITAT’s managers and partners to own the vision in order to achieve the organization's goals related to sustainable urban development Judgement and Decision-making – Ability to analyse complex situations including those with political implications, to gather relevant information before making a decision, to consider positive and negative impacts of marketing decisions to the image of UN-HABITAT in the eyes of the public and its key stakeholders is essential.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Marketing Management, Public Relations, Business Administration or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in communications, public relations, marketing management, campaign management, and/or brand management, of which some should be at the international level.
Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of other UN official languages (French and Spanish) would be an advantage.
Other Skills Client relationship management, media marketing new marketing techniques e.g. e-marketing, viral and/or social networkworking tools
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
How to apply All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement. Because applications submitted by United Nations (UN) staff members are considered first, provided the eligibility requirements set out in ST/AI/2006/3 are met and the application is submitted in a timely fashion, staff members should apply within 15-day or 30-day mark. Online applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please go to “My UN” page and check the status of your application by clicking on “View Application History”, and resubmit the application, if necessary. To start the application process, applicants are required to register by opening a "My UN" account. Go to Login, and Register as a User. Fill in the form and choose a User Name and Password. After opening the account, applicants may apply for vacancies using the Personal History Profile (PHP) provided. Once the PHP has been completed for a particular vacancy, it can be saved and used for future applications. The PHP may be up-dated, when necessary, for future applications. In completing the PHP, please note that all fields marked with an asterisk must be completed. UN staff members must submit scanned copies of their two latest Performance Appraisal System (PAS) reports at the time of application to the appropriate Human Resources Office (HRO)/Personnel Office (PO) to the email address below, clearly indicating the vacancy announcement number. In case you have no access to the digitizing equipment, please submit hard copies of the two latest PAS reposts to the relevant HRO/PO via fax. E-mail: Recruitment@unon.org, Fax: 254-20-762-4212

Finance Assistant, G-7
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:	16 May 2009
DATE OF ISSUANCE:	16 Apr 2009
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT:	United Nations Human Settlement Programme
DUTY STATION:	Nairobi
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:	09-FIN-UN-HABITAT-420709-R-NAIROBI

Appointment against this post is on a local basis. External candidates will be considered only when no suitable internal candidate from the duty station is identified. The candidate is responsible for any travel expenses incurred in order to take-up the appointment. Staff members are subject to the authority of and assignment by the Secretary-General. All staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

Remuneration Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. More Info

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Responsibilities The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-HABITAT, is the agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. The post is located in the Programme Support Division (PSD), UN-HABITAT. Under the direct supervision of the Finance Management Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the following: 1. BUDGETARY FUNCTIONS: Analyze expenditures and obligations by reviewing monthly allotment reports and ledger accounts; provide inputs for the preparation of the UN-HABITAT Core Budgets; prepare budget performance reports by collecting, organizing and summarizing required information for the formulation of the tables and reports; prepare and review financial statements to donors; monitor and record status of UN-HABITAT income and resource allocations; monitor approved budget authority and funding documents in Integrated Management Information System (IMIS), ensuring that documents reflect level of available funding; ensure correctly recorded project expenditure, prepare budget revisions and adjust project budgets in consultation with substantive offices; continuous post facto review of approved budgets for process improvements. 2. IMIS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FUNCTIONS: Administer and maintain the UN-HABITAT existing management information database, develop financial and budgetary monitoring system and procedures; create projects in IMIS and assign budget allotment classification codes for UN-HABITAT projects; 3. RESOURCE MONITORING AND REPORTING: External and internal liaison related to Technical Cooperation Trust Funds; monitor and follow up receipt of earmarked contributions; provide contribution summaries and status to donor countries; prepare relevant documentation to the Governing Council and Committee of Permanent Representatives; coordinate and provide periodic and ad hoc financial reports on UN-HABITAT funds for the Management and external donors; maintain database related to UN-HABITAT Foundation and Technical Cooperation Trust Funds contributions, grants and memoranda of agreements; monitor flow and use of Foundation and Technical Coperation Trust Funds, ensuring management of the funds is in accordance with stipulated terms of reference/agreement of funds, UN policies, regulations and guidelines.

Competencies Professionalism: Knowledge of, and ability to apply financial rules, regulations and procedures in the UN environment. Knowledge, skills and ability to extract, interpret, analyse and format data across the full range of finance and budget functions, including programme development and database management, claims and treasury operations. Ability to identify and resolve data discrepancies and operational problems. Shows pride in work and in achievements; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; remains calm in stressful situations. Client Orientation: Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Planning and Organizing: Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount to time and resources for completing work; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments. Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards. Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules. Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Completion of secondary school education. Formal training in Management of Information Systems, Finance, Accounting or Statistical methods and procedures.

Work Experience A minimum of seven years of progressive experience in the Management of Information Systems, Budgeting, Finance, Accounting or Audit. Practical experience in IMIS or comparable large-scale financial management information systems is required. Conversant with web-enabled databases. Experience in development, management and maintenance of web sites desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in written and oral English is required. Knowledge of a second UN official language is an advantage.

Other Skills Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office windows, spread sheets) and working knowledge of Integrated Management Information System are required.

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

How to apply All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement. Because applications submitted by United Nations (UN) staff members are considered first, provided the eligibility requirements set out in ST/AI/2006/3 are met and the application is submitted in a timely fashion, staff members should apply within 15-day or 30-day mark. Online applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please go to “My UN” page and check the status of your application by clicking on “View Application History”, and resubmit the application, if necessary. To start the application process, applicants are required to register by opening a "My UN" account. Go to Login, and Register as a User. Fill in the form and choose a User Name and Password. After opening the account, applicants may apply for vacancies using the Personal History Profile (PHP) provided. Once the PHP has been completed for a particular vacancy, it can be saved and used for future applications. The PHP may be up-dated, when necessary, for future applications. In completing the PHP, please note that all fields marked with an asterisk must be completed. UN staff members must submit scanned copies of their two latest Performance Appraisal System (PAS) reports at the time of application to the appropriate Human Resources Office (HRO)/Personnel Office (PO) to the email address below, clearly indicating the vacancy announcement number. In case you have no access to the digitizing equipment, please submit hard copies of the two latest PAS reposts to the relevant HRO/PO via fax. E-mail: Recruitment@unon.org, Fax: 254-20-762-4212 Please see the Frequently Asked Questions, if you encounter problems when applying.

Section Chief, P-5 DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 11 May 2009 DATE OF ISSUANCE: 12 Mar 2009 ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Office of Internal Oversight Services DUTY STATION: Nairobi VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 09-FIN-OIOS-420826-R-NAIROBI (G) The appointment is limited to OIOS. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.Staff members of the United Nations Secretariat must fulfill the lateral move requirements to be eligible to apply for this vacancy. Staff members are requested to indicate all qualifying lateral moves in their Personal History Profile (PHP) and cover note. Remuneration Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. More Info United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity Responsibilities Within delegated authority, reporting to the Chief of Service of the Internal Audit Division (IAD) of the Office of Internal Oversight (OIOS), the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: Develop and implement the Section's medium and long-term goals and objectives, and related annual audit and work plans. Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the activities of multiple teams and resources of the Section. Define the broad objectives and scope for each audit/review. Provide direction and leadership with respect to all phases of each audit/review with a view to ensuring that the standards of the Office of Internal Oversight Services' (OIOS) are complied with and that audit/review objectives are achieved within budget. Review working papers and related audit/review communications (e.g. audit reports). Provide guidance to audit staff on technical and administrative matters. Lead audits/reviews of a sensitive and complex nature. Analyse guidelines and standards for internal audit activities in the course of ensuring consistency of approach and adequacy of practice of subordinate auditors. Monitor the status of audit/review recommendations. Represent IAD to senior management within the Organization. Empower/challenge staff to assume more responsibility. Establish and maintain a positive relationship with auditees. Take part in recruitment of staff for the Section when required. Ability and readiness to travel, including to hardship locations. Carry out other tasks as may be assigned by the Director, IAD. Competencies PROFESSIONALISM- Demonstrated in-depth technical knowledge of all aspects of the audit function; tact and negotiating skills. CLIENT ORIENTATION - Ability to identify clients' needs and suggest appropriate solutions; ability to establish and maintain productive partnerships with clients. COMMUNICATION - Strong communication (spoken, written, facilitation and presentational) skills, including ability to defend and explain difficult issues and positions to staff including senior officials. TEAMWORK - Ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. TECHNOLOGICAL AWARENESS - Keeps abreast of available technology. Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks. PLANNING AND ORGANIZING - Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. LEADERSHIP - Demonstrated innovative technical leadership by performing and/or overseeing the analysis of complex audit policy and programme issues, and leading, coordinating and managing multiple audit teams working on concurrent projects/activities. Demonstrated ability to incorporate gender perspectives into substantive work. VISION - Ability to identify key strategic issues, opportunities and risks, clearly communicate links between the Organization's strategy and the work unit's goals; establish/identify and communicate broad and compelling organizational direction. MANAGING PERFORMANCE - Strong managerial/supervisory skills; Ability to establish, plan and encourage performance, and coordinate and monitor work of others; delegate appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority QUALIFICATIONS Education Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in finance, business administration, information sciences or other related area such as a professional certification in accounting or auditing (CPA, CA, CIA, CISA, etc.). First level university degree with a combination of relevant academic qualifications and experience in a related area may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Work Experience A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in audit or a closely related area. Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in written and spoken English is required and knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of other official UN languages is desirable. Other Skills Experience in audit management is required. Experience within the UN system is highly desirable. Very good working knowledge of technology tools such as PowerPoint, Excel and Word is required. Knowledge of specialized audit software is an advantage. The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. How to apply All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement. Because applications submitted by United Nations (UN) staff members are considered first, provided the eligibility requirements set out in ST/AI/2006/3 are met and the application is submitted in a timely fashion, staff members should apply within 15-day or 30-day mark. Online applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please go to “My UN” page and check the status of your application by clicking on “View Application History”, and resubmit the application, if necessary. To start the application process, applicants are required to register by opening a "My UN" account. Go to Login, and Register as a User. Fill in the form and choose a User Name and Password. After opening the account, applicants may apply for vacancies using the Personal History Profile (PHP) provided. Once the PHP has been completed for a particular vacancy, it can be saved and used for future applications. The PHP may be up-dated, when necessary, for future applications. In completing the PHP, please note that all fields marked with an asterisk must be completed. UN staff members must submit scanned copies of their two latest Performance Appraisal System (PAS) reports at the time of application to the appropriate Human Resources Office (HRO)/Personnel Office (PO) to the email address below, clearly indicating the vacancy announcement number. In case you have no access to the digitizing equipment, please submit hard copies of the two latest PAS reposts to the relevant HRO/PO via fax. E-mail: staffing@un.org, Fax: 1-917-367-0524 Publications Assistant, G-6 DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 22 Apr 2009 DATE OF ISSUANCE: 23 Mar 2009 ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: United Nations Human Settlement Programme DUTY STATION: Nairobi VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 09-IMA-UN-HABITAT-420619-R-NAIROBI Appointment against this post is on a local basis. External candidates will be considered only when no suitable internal candidate from the duty station is identified. The candidate is responsible for any travel expenses incurred in order to take-up the appointment. Staff members are subject to the authority of and assignment by the SG. All staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. Remuneration Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. More Info United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity Responsibilities The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-HABITAT, is the United Nations agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. The post is located in the Events and Publications Unit, Information Services Section (ISS), UN-HABITAT Nairobi Duty Station. Under the supervision of the Head of Events and Publications Unit, the incumbent will perform the following duties 1. Co-ordinate and monitor the production process of publication and promotional materials; Assist author departments to plan new publications on the Publications Management Systems (PMS); Monitor and updates status of publication in (PMS); Assist in coordinating the issuance of ISBN and HS numbers to publications; Co-ordinate printing procedures; Provide support and training on the user of PMS and underlying principles. 2. Dissemination and sales of publications and promotional materials; Provide substantial input to the dissemination policy of the programme; Ensures that print copies of new publications are sent to UN-HABITAT distributors, Libraries Amazon, Google and key partners around the world; Ensure that electronic versions are uploaded on public website and Google with the appropriate contextual data; Ensure timely delivery of orders and respond to queries relating to the order subscription items and requests for information materials; Coordinate all outgoing shipment of UN-HABITAT's publications to conferences and workshops; Co-ordinate and supervise internal distribution, maintenance of photocopying equipment and production of monthly usage statistical data; Manage display areas at he agency's headquarters. 3. Manage marketing, administrative and management reporting systems; Manage and update UN-HABITAT database and generate mailing lists and statistics; Enter and monitor information relating to budgets procurement in the Integrated Management Information Systems (IMIS) and Lotus work flows systems, raise documentation for print and translation jobs in the Integrated Documents Control and Performance Monitoring System (IDCPMS); Generate monthly and annual management reports on publications sales, dissemination, downloads, review, Google review, and reports for Publications Boards; Generate regular e-newsletters; Reconciles Paypal credit card payment reports with the orders report and manage Amazon orders. 4. Manage and maintain storage and stocks of publications; Monitor stock levels of publications and promotional materials; Responsible for the security of storage areas of UN-Habitat materials; Review and recommend disposal of slow moving titles in accordance with the organizations archival policy. 5. Perform any other related duties as required. Competencies Professionalism: Knowledge of publications policies and procedures covering the whole publications life cycle from planning, to production, stock-management, marketing, distribution and sales. This includes keeping records of publications stocks, production and dissemination costs and following up on payments. Knowledge of regulations and procedures on procurement, consultancy contracts, shipment and other logistical issues. Ability to use web content management systems, e-newsletters, stock control, e-commerce, workflows systems as well as databases for marketing, sales, and production of management reports on the status of the agency’s publications program. Attention to detail and quality assurance and ability to deal with difficult problems or challenges and to remain calm in stressful situations. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues in the Information Services Section and with author sections to plan and monitor the production of publications and advise on print runs, dissemination and other aspects of the publications programme. Contribute to the team’s efforts to ensure that all publications are produced and disseminated according agreed standards and procedures. Ability to delegate tasks, monitor progress, verify the quality of work, and ensure timely delivery of work done by the publications and reproduction staff. Ability to identify training needs, counsel and coach staff, discuss performance, provide feedback, resolve problems, contribute to performance evaluations and make recommendations on career development. Planning and Organizing: Ability to develop clear goals and priorities to ensure timely production, delivery, and dissemination of publications and other communications materials that often have to be produced in time for key events. Ability to manage and monitor tasks, develop contingency plans, and use time efficiently. Client Orientation: Ability meet client needs effectively by ensuring publications are produced according to client specifications, keeping them updated on progress, delivering on time, and responding promptly in good clear concise and diplomatic language to internal and external client needs including publications orders and other queries. QUALIFICATIONS Education Completion of secondary education is required. Additional training in relevant areas e.g. administration and information technology systems and publications management an advantage Work Experience A minimum of six years of relevant working experience in publications work or related areas. Languages English and French are the working language of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and excellent written English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage. Other Skills Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, Database, Powerpoint and Internet)are required. Knowledge of web content management systems, and UN administrative systems such as IMIS, Equip, and the Integrated Document Control and Performance Management System, Publications Management System, and Publications Marketing and Sales and Marketing System - or similar systems an advantage. The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS. PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. How to apply All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement. Because applications submitted by United Nations (UN) staff members are considered first, provided the eligibility requirements set out in ST/AI/2006/3 are met and the application is submitted in a timely fashion, staff members should apply within 15-day or 30-day mark. Online applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please go to “My UN” page and check the status of your application by clicking on “View Application History”, and resubmit the application, if necessary. To start the application process, applicants are required to register by opening a "My UN" account. Go to Login, and Register as a User. Fill in the form and choose a User Name and Password. After opening the account, applicants may apply for vacancies using the Personal History Profile (PHP) provided. Once the PHP has been completed for a particular vacancy, it can be saved and used for future applications. The PHP may be up-dated, when necessary, for future applications. In completing the PHP, please note that all fields marked with an asterisk must be completed. UN staff members must submit scanned copies of their two latest Performance Appraisal System (PAS) reports at the time of application to the appropriate Human Resources Office (HRO)/Personnel Office (PO) to the email address below, clearly indicating the vacancy announcement number. In case you have no access to the digitizing equipment, please submit hard copies of the two latest PAS reposts to the relevant HRO/PO via fax. E-mail: Recruitment@unon.org, Fax: 254-20-762-4212 Knowledge Management Consultant. Deadline: 30 April, 2009 ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION: Results Based Management – Knowledge Management Task Force of the Medium Term Strategic and Institutional Plan DUTY STATION: NAIROBI, KENYA FUNCTIONAL TITLE: Knowledge Management Consultant POST DURATION 4-6 Months CLOSING DATE: 30 April 2009 BACKGROUND: UN-HABITAT is in the process implementing its six year Medium Term Strategic and Institutional Plan (MTSIP) 2008 -2013 which was approved by its Governing Council in April 2007. The plan includes implementation of Results Based Management which is supported by Knowledge Management Systems (KM) and other institutional adjustments, to enable the organization fulfill its mandate to promote sustainable urban development, with the goal of providing shelter for all. OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this consultancy is to develop a knowledge management strategy that provide UN-HABITAT staff and its partners with the information, tools and a knowledge framework to contribute to results as defined in the MTSIP. The knowledge generation and management strategy contributes to the goal of establishing UN-HABITAT as the premier reference point on urban and human settlement issues under the following main objectives: empower staff by providing easy access to accurate, timely, relevant information, knowledge and procedures to enable them to carry out their work effectively and promote an organizational culture of learning; provide partners with easy access to appropriate information and knowledge on urban and shelter issues; establish institutional frameworks and mechanisms to support the generation and management of evidence-based knowledge to link lessons learnt from operational activities to normative dialogue and advocacy and harness the efforts of the global network of Habitat Agenda Partners to document and synthesize knowledge on sustainable urban development; Adequate resource implementation of knowledge generation and management strategy. RESPONSIBILITIES: The overall responsibility of the Knowledge Management consultant is to develop and initiate knowledge management strategies to improve generation, capture, storage and delivery of knowledge to and from UN-HABITAT’s partners. The strategy will seek to enhance the capacity of staff and partners to achieve sustainable urban development. The terms of reference are to: Identify knowledge generation and management systems, products and services based on an assessment of needs, lessons learnt, current and best practices: Carry out an assessment of the current knowledge generation and management practices within UN-HABITAT, identify the gaps and establish how the current situation affects the organization’s effectiveness and efficiencies to meet its goals and objectives Carry out an information audit to determine what knowledge is required by staff at all levels to support different tasks and activities and how information is currently used, and establish the extent to which this is contributing to the organization’s objectives. Based on the audit identify appropriate knowledge creation and sharing processes Map information generation, capture, and flows within the organization, (including its regional and field offices) and between the organization and its external partners to identify efficient flow as well as bottlenecks, gaps and duplications Carry out a knowledge audit to identify the organization’s knowledge assets, how they are produced, and by whom, where they exist, (at Headquarters, regional and field offices) and where they are needed to support the agency’s work and excellence in management Align the information and knowledge audits with the organization’s objectives and assign a level of strategic importance to the identified needs based on the priorities outlined in the MTSIP Analyze the organizational culture to determine the extent to which the current processes and systems act as enablers of or barriers to good knowledge generation and management practice and recommend change management strategies Determine the most efficient and effective methods to generate, capture, store, facilitate access to, and transfer knowledge (including tacit knowledge) across the organization and with the external partners based on their location and communications environment 2. Recommend a knowledge generation and management strategy framework for addressing issues highlighted by the analysis in 1 above. The elements of this strategy should include: A summary of the current situation from the analysis in 1 above, outlining priority needs and how they relate to MTSIP Recommendation of a system for collection, collation, analysis and effective dissemination of information and sharing of knowledge across the organization and with UN-HABITAT partners. Recommendation on knowledge management tools, systems, procedures, policies and resources required for an effective knowledge management programme Action plan with specific activities and timelines, taking into account priorities, major gaps, processes, organization culture and available technology. The action plan should outline quick wins, medium term actions and long term activities taking into account what can be achieved with minimal effort for early impact, and level of impact of each activity An outline of key success factors, dependencies, constraints and risks and measures to mitigate the identified risks Demonstration that the recommended action is based on international best practices and lessons learnt from other organizations including those in the United Nations systems and those learnt from UN-HABITAT’s normative and operational work, including technical cooperation and field projects A system to ensure that the knowledge generated informs UN-HABITAT’s work including strategic/ programme planning and management. Monitoring and evaluation process for the knowledge management programme including internal and external benchmarking The consultancy is recommended to be carried out through a phased approach – proposed phases are outlined below but are subject to refinement: Phase 1 - Analysis of internal knowledge management processes, repositories, and needs (including Regional/Field Offices and field projects) Phase 2 - Analysis of knowledge needs and processes of key partners Phase 3 - Development of internal and external knowledge management system strategy The assignment requires that the consultant holds discussions with the staff of all Divisions, Branches, Sections and Units in Nairobi and the Regional Offices and other field offices outside Nairobi. CORE COMPETENCIES: Professionalism: Sound knowledge of, knowledge management with specialization and experience in developing knowledge management strategies. Demonstrable conceptual analytical and evaluative skills, identifying and assessing issues, formulating options and making conclusions and recommendations Planning & Organizing: Strong organizational skills, including ability to work with tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent tasks. Ability to identify priority activities and assignments and adapt them to current needs as appropriate. Capacity to work independently with a high degree of responsibility and professionalism. Teamwork: Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multicultural, multiethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Communication: Ability to get consensus and collaboration across many business units; ability to explain complex concepts in layman's language, ability to generate enthusiasm; as well as to communicate with all levels of management and staff. Demonstrable ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally. Ability to prepare reports, formulating positions on issues, articulating options concisely conveying maximum necessary information, making and defending recommendations Client orientation: Capacity to understand client’s needs and concerns and to customize services and products as appropriate. Ability to find new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs. QUALIFICATIONS: Masters degree or equivalent in information and knowledge management field, Information Science, or Library Science. A first level University degree with combination of relevant academic qualifications and experience in knowledge management may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree EXPERIENCE: Over seven years experience in information and knowledge management field including planning, design, preparation and delivery of projects/programmes on information and knowledge management. LANGUAGES: Proficiency in written and spoken English, knowledge of another UN language an advantage All applications should be submitted to: Mr. Daniel Mukangura UN-Habitat P.O. Box 30030 Nairobi, Kenya Email: daniel.mukangura@unhabitat.org Fax: 254-20)762-3477 Deadline for applications: 30 April 2009