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Job Description
Please note the appropriate Tier indicated in the vacancy title and ensure that you are holding the applicable contract as defined below.
Tier 1:
UNDP/ UNCDF/ UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed term (FTA) appointments (defined as "internal" candidates).

Tier 2:
UNDP/ UNCDF/ UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA) and personnel on regular PSA contracts.

Tier 3:
All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates.

Background
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a 'leave no one behind' approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and
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UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
The Volunteer Solutions Section (VSS) develops policies and solutions to support the mobilization of UN Volunteers and Online Volunteers across the UN system. VSS is responsible for providing robust and innovative volunteer service offers to the UN system, including consolidated volunteer types and categories, policies, talent acquisition (sourcing to recruitment) and volunteer engagement and management expertise.

VSS works in close collaboration with all UNV units (headquarters, Regional Offices, and Field Units) to provide relevant products and tools to support volunteer mobilization.

Reporting to the Operations Associate, Service Desk, in Bonn, the Operations Assistant, Service Desk provides support to prospective and registered candidates, host entities, UN Volunteers and other stakeholders contacting UNV's Service Desk by email, through contact forms or other case creation channels. The incumbent works in close collaboration with all VSS functional groups and teams, Volunteer Services Centre, Regional Offices, Field Units, and other relevant subject matter experts for resolving volunteer-related questions and issues. She/He promotes a collaborative, client-oriented approach and supports the maintenance of high-quality service delivery and volunteer satisfaction.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provision of user-support through UNV's Service Desk
• Review and assign incoming cases in line with established procedures and responsibilities.
• Respond to enquiries from all stakeholders (candidates, volunteers, host entities, UNV personnel) and ensure timely and accurate case resolution as per the Service Desk team's KPIs.
• Escalate cases to relevant subject matter experts for guidance, clarification and solution.
• Assist individuals facing difficulties using UNV's volunteer management systems.
• Contribute to solving recurring issues faced by users of UNV's volunteer management systems through proposing and testing solutions, aiming at reducing the number of cases created and enhancing the user experience.
• Suggest new or revision of existing standard enquiry templates or other self-service content as appropriate and in line with the evolving nature of queries received.
• Contribute to developing the Service Desk knowledge base of queries and resolutions, provide inputs to training materials on using UNV's Service Desk tools and feedback for the improvement of Service Desk related IT systems.
• Assist in translations of standard Service Desk correspondence and self-service content in all three UNV working languages (English, French. Spanish).
• Contribution to operational services to UN Volunteers
• As appropriate, support relevant sections in the provision of services encompassing the full cycle of volunteers' engagement, from identification through deployment, onboarding, entitlements management, separation and payroll, in adherence to established regulations and policies.
• Provide guidance and support candidates, UN Volunteers and partner agencies on the Conditions of Service, as well as on the volunteer cycle.
• Contribute to the improvements of Service Desk workflows by identifying bottlenecks and proposing solutions to streamline processes.
• Management Support
• Extract and disseminate reports, statistics and other information Support the Team in the coordination of the team meetings, annual work planning and reporting processes.
• Serve on a rotational basis as a focal point for the Volunteer Solutions Section on specific roles.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Competencies
Core
Achieve Results

• Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline

Think Innovatively

• Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements

Learn Continuously

• Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback

Adapt with Agility

• Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible

Act with Determination

• Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident

Engage and Partner

• Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships

Enable Diversity and Inclusion

• Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies
Communications

• Communicate in a clear, concise, and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience.
• Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media, and other appropriate channels.

Customer Satisfaction/client management

• Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the customers' real needs;
• Provide input to the development of customer service strategy;
• Look for ways to add value beyond clients' immediate requests;
• Ability to anticipate clients' upcoming needs and concerns.

Data Awareness and literacy

• Ability to monitor new and emerging technologies, as well as understand their usage, potential, limitations, impact, and added value.
• Ability to rapidly and readily adopt and use new technologies in professional activities, and to empower others to use them as needed.
• Knowledge of the usage of digital technologies and emerging trends.

System Thinking

• Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgment to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact other parts of the system

Data Governance

• Knowledge of data science, skills to develop data management tools, organize and maintain databases and operate data visualization technologies

Education
Required Skills and Experience

• Secondary education with technical training in communications, human resources or business administration OR
• University degree in communications, human resources, business administration, or related area is desirable, but it is not a requirement.

Experience

• Secondary education with 6 years of relevant experience in communications, human resources or administration or a related field
• Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree in combination of 3 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of information technology at an advanced user level, including office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.).
• Experience in assisting in user training or documentation is an advantage.
• Experience using a Client Relationship Management (CRM) system for customer/client support a strong asset.
• Work experience within the United Nations or an international organization is an asset.
• Experience with remote troubleshooting is an advantage.
• Experience in user satisfaction initiatives is desirable.
• Experience in managing service tickets is an asset.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in English.
• Fluency in French and/or Spanish is an asset.

Disclaimer

• Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
• The successful candidate will hold a UNDP letter of appointment.
• This post is for local recruitment only. It is open to citizens of Kenya only.
• All travel, interview and relocation costs, if any, incurred to take up an appointment at the duty station are at the expense of the applicant.

Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)

Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.

UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

Applicant Information About UNDP Rosters
Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

Non-discrimination

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

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Job Description
Please note the appropriate Tier indicated in the vacancy title and ensure that you are holding the applicable contract as defined below:

• Tier 1: UNDP/ UNCDF/ UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed term (FTA) appointments (defined as "internal" candidates)
• Tier 2: UNDP/ UNCDF/ UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA) and personnel on regular PSA contracts
• Tier 3: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates

Background and Organizational Context
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the leading organization for sustainable development within the UN system, acting as the key integrator to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP's work spans headquarters, regional, and country levels, leveraging local expertise alongside global insights to deliver effective advocacy and solutions. The Global Policy Network (GPN) is central to this effort, mobilizing technical expertise to support UNDP's strategic objectives and six "signature solutions."

Energy is one of UNDP's six signature solutions, alongside poverty alleviation, governance, resilience, environmental sustainability, and gender equality. These solutions steer countries toward three primary objectives: structural transformation, inclusivity, and resilience. UNDP's energy strategy aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7), concentrating on three key areas: enhancing access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy; boosting energy efficiency; and increasing the proportion of renewable energy in the overall energy mix. To achieve these objectives, UNDP is supporting countries in developing net-zero, people-centered societies through an equitable and sustainable energy transition. With a strong commitment to fostering an integrated approach that promotes energy as a catalyst for development, UNDP aims to mobilize partners to ensure that an additional 500 million people have access to sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy by 2025, leaving no one behind.

UNDP employs a variety of integrated strategies, including policy reform, technology implementation, financial solutions, delivery systems, capacity building, community engagement, and awareness- raising efforts. These initiatives are designed to eliminate barriers to sustainable energy investments and facilitate global energy transitions. The emphasis will be on mobilizing partnerships and inspiring actions to ensure that 500 million people, particularly those in the world's poorest communities, have access to sustainable, affordable, and reliable energy—encompassing both electricity and clean cooking—by 2025.

The "Energy for Growth in Africa" initiative is a pivotal element of our overarching strategy, developed in partnership with G7 and building on the foundation that was laid by Italy-UNDP Energy Partnership. This program aims to identify clean energy projects across Africa that face challenges in securing financing, providing essential support through de-risking instruments to enhance their attractiveness to international investors. By aggregating and rigorously evaluating these projects, the initiative reduces perceived investor risk by leveraging the advantages of scale and effectively deploying concessional catalytic capital to boost private sector investment. Operating primarily through UNDP Country Offices, the program identifies projects that align with national energy priorities and equips them with the necessary support to secure financing. Through collaborations with development partners and international financial institutions, alongside close integration with the broader UNDP framework, the initiative assists projects throughout their entire life cycle—ranging from project preparation with technical assistance to risk mitigation through insurance instruments and the mobilization of finance. Kenya is among the countries actively implementing this program. The initiative currently operates in twelve African countries, including Congo Brazzaville, Tunisia, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Algeria, Cote d'Ivoire, Kenya, Rwanda, Mozambique, Zambia, Ethiopia, Tunisia, and Comoros with plans for further expansion. It focuses on markets with limited access to commercial finance and coordinates with G7 and other multilateral efforts to integrate complementary actions, streamline funding, and enhance the delivery of de-risking instruments and financial resources to projects in the "Energy for Growth" pipeline.

UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.

Scope of Work
The Rome Centre for Climate Action and Energy Transition is seeking an Energy Finance Specialist to advance UNDP's mission in Kenya through the "Energy for Growth in Africa" programme. The implementing the partnership's initiatives, working closely with the UNDP Country Office in Kenya to ensure effective coordination.

The primary focus of this role will be to identify and support national and country-specific activities that can accelerate the clean energy transition, driving progress toward UNDP's energy objectives in the region. The Energy Finance Specialist will provide strategic insights and technical expertise to ensure alignment with both national needs and global energy goals, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and resilient energy future for Kenya.

Energy Finance Specialist will be instrumental in executing the initiatives of the partnership and will collaborate closely with the UNDP Kenya Office to ensure efficient coordination with the supervision of UNDP Rome Center Energy for Growth in Africa Team. The Energy Finance Specialist will support UNDP Kenya in expediting the energy transition in Kenya, in accordance with UNDP's energy goals in the region. The position will entail creating new initiatives in a cohesive manner, with an emphasis on sustainable energy and climate change actions to capitalize on opportunities for enhancing and refining energy strategies tailored to the Kenyan context.

Duties And Responsibilities
The Renewable Energy Specialist will act as the focal point for the UNDP Rome Center's ''Energy for Growth initiative in Africa'', providing essential advice and technical expertise, advocating for change, building relationships, and sharing knowledge in the areas of clean energy transition This role involves identifying regional and country-specific initiatives that can facilitate energy transition and support both regional and national climate objectives, aligning with the goals and scope of Energy for Growth in Africa. S/he will enhance the capabilities of the UNDP Kenya Office in the clean energy and climate sectors by offering specialized expertise and technical skills, particularly in these key areas:

Project Identification And Origination

• Identify clean energy projects that lack sufficient capital for development;
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of clean energy projects in collaboration with UNDP Country Office;
• Coordinate with stakeholders to align project identification with national priorities and the objectives of the Energy for Growth initiative;
• Develop a country engagement strategy for Kenya, analyze current economic trends, identify emerging opportunities, and align efforts to promote Energy for Growth initiative in Kenya.

Build Strategic Stakeholder Engagement And Coordination

• Engage with energy sector stakeholders—including government agencies, private investors, and development institutions, particularly G7 development partners, to foster collaboration and ensure alignment with G7 priorities;
• Lead and support the development of partnerships with relevant UN Agencies, government institutions, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, private sector and civil society organizations to pursue institutional and policy development for effective implementation of the Energy for Growth initiative;
• Develop and execute a comprehensive engagement strategy for Kenyan ensuring that stakeholder engagement align with the objectives of the Energy for Growth in Africa initiative;
• Support the organization of stakeholder meetings and related events and prepare technical advisory work, policy, and communication materials including advice to the country office's related approaches and initiatives in the area of energy access and transition;
• Map and engage key stakeholders, including government agencies, Development partners, NGOs, private investors, and energy service providers.

Lead Project Risk Mitigation And Enhancement

• Provide technical expertise to assess the risks associated with the identified energy projects, particularly in terms of financing and bankability;
• Advice and implement de-risking mechanisms, including technical assistance, catalytic funds for blended finance structures, and insurance for political and off-taker risks;
• Collaborate with financial institutions and other partners to ensure project risks are addressed effectively to enhance the attractiveness of projects for investment.

Lead knowledge and capacity building, knowledge sharing and technical Assistance:

• Provide technical expertise and strategic guidance to clean energy projects at the development stage, including feasibility assessments, power purchase agreements, and environmental and social impact assessments;
• Lead and support the UNDP Country Office in building capacity related to clean energy project preparation and implementation;
• Lead and support country programming that links and strengthens existing efforts on long-term energy planning (e.g., as stated in Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), as well as flagship initiatives.

Reporting And Monitoring

• Prepare a quarterly report on project progress, including updates on project identification, risk mitigation activities, stakeholder engagement, and investment facilitation;
• Prepare regular report on the status of engagement with G7 and other development partners covering key developments, collaborative initiatives, challenges encountered, and recommendations for strengthening partnerships;
• Develop monitoring tools to track the implementation of supported projects in achieving energy access and economic development objectives;
• Provide feedback and lessons learned to enhance the impact of the Energy for Growth in Africa initiative.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Institutional Arrangement
The Energy Finance Specialist will work under the direct supervision of the "Energy for Growth in Africa" team lead at the UNDP Rome Center, with a second reporting line to the Deputy Resident Representative for Programmes at the Kenya Country Office.

Competencies
Core

• Achieve Results:- LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact.
• Think Innovatively:- LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems
• Learn Continuously:-LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences
• Adapt with Agility:-LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands
• Act with Determination:-LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results
• Engage and Partner:- LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion:- LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity

Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies
Business Management:-
Partnerships Management

• Build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies

Business Management:-
Portfolio Management

• Ability to select, prioritise and control the organization's programmes and projects in line with its strategic objectives and capacity.
• Ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives with regular activities for optimal return on investment. Knowledge and understanding of key principles of project, programme, and portfolio management.

Business Management:-
Operations Management

• Ability to effectively plan, organize, and oversee the Organization's business processes in order to convert its assets into the best results in the most efficient manner
• Knowledge of relevant concepts and mechanisms

Business Direction and Strategy:-
System Thinking

• Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.

Business Direction and Strategy:
- Business acumen

• Ability to understand and deal with a business situation in a manner that is likely to lead to a good outcome. Knowledge and understanding of the operational frameworks in the organization and ability to make good judgments and quick decisions within such framework.

Partnership management:-
Resource mobilization

• Ability to identify funding sources, match funding needs (programs/projects/initiatives) with funding opportunities and establish a plan to meet funding requirements.

Communications:
- Advocacy strategy and implementation

• Ability to create and implement advocacy strategies which lead to impactful

Education
Required Skills and Experience
Min. Academic Education

• Advanced university degree (or equivalent) in Renewable Energy, Climate Change, International Development, Finance, Energy Policy, Engineering, other related fields is required or;
• A first-level university degree (bachelor's degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience
Min. years of relevant Work experience

• Minimum 7 years (with master's degree) or 9 years (with bachelor's degree) of professional experience in executing clean energy projects in Kenya, offering policy guidance and program support in the broader fields of sustainable development, climate change, and green growth across various development scenarios.

Required Skills And Competencies
Experience in:

• Analysis of energy projects, focus on renewable, energy efficiency, distributed generation, productive use, clean cooking (this will depend on what the CO thinks we need to be doing);
• Energy market, pricing mechanisms, regulatory frameworks for the energy sector;
• Energy finance structures.

Desired Additional Skills And Competencies

• Experience in providing operational and project/programme management support for projects/programmes related to sustainable energy and climate change, prior work experience with UNDP;
• Experience in demonstrated capacity in elaborating investment plans in the field of energy, particularly in the field of energy access and transition with a focus on energy financing mechanism;
• Experience in creating energy investment facilities, mobilizing resources, engaging partnerships, and managing risks for clean energy investments with UNDP or other international organizations;
• Substantive understanding of energy policies, regulations, and incentives at local and national levels, notably in Africa;
• Experience in developing strategies for unlocking renewable energy financing (working experience with actors such as IFC/ World Bank, Africa Development Bank, Africa Finance Corporation, European Investment Bank and other Multilateral Development Banks);
• Experience in fostering partnerships between public and private entities to leverage resources and finance energy projects;
• Experience with development policy financing for clean energy projects;
• Knowledge of cross-cutting issues, including gender equality, human rights and Sustainable Development Goals;
• Experience in actively engaging with various public and private stakeholders in Kenya's energy sector through projects and programs;
• Experience in media outreach focused on sustainable energy, as well as coordinating youth and women in sustainable energy initiatives in Kenya;
• Experience at a professional level in a large international or governmental organization, prior experience working with UN system agencies;
• Experience with policy research and publications on topics such as sustainable development, green transition, climate, environment, and sustainable energy;
• Ability to negotiate terms and conditions of financing agreements, contracts, and partnerships with stakeholders;
• Technical/advisory experience in the UN System related to climate change and energy;
• Relevant partnership experience and network development in the field of SDG 7 in Africa.

Required Language(s) (at Working Level)

• Fluency in English and Kiswahili is required.
• Knowledge or fluency in other official UN languages is an asset.

Equal opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.

Right to select multiple candidates
UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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Job Description
Please note the appropriate Tier indicated in the vacancy title and ensure that you are holding the applicable contract as defined below:

• Tier 1: UNDP/ UNCDF/ UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed term (FTA) appointments (defined as "internal" candidates)
• Tier 2: UNDP/ UNCDF/ UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA) and personnel on regular PSA contracts
• Tier 3: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates

Background
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Kenya in partnership with the Ministry of Information, Communications and Digital Economy and Microsoft has co-created a Centre of Competence on Digital and AI Skilling for civil servants in Kenya. The center is envisioned as a multifunctional space focused on strengthening local digital ecosystems and cultivating multi-stakeholder partnerships that will accelerate digital transformation by enhancing the culture, competencies, and capacities of Governments across the continent. This project, established through the signing of the MoU between UNDP Kenya and the Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy (MICDE), aims to support Kenya's digital transformation by strengthening digital and AI skills development. The project is closely aligned with Kenya's National Digital Master Plan , which highlights digital skills as a key pillar for national development. Leveraging UNDP's development expertise and its strategic partnership with the State Department of ICT and the Digital Economy, the initiative is well-positioned to deliver valuable technical support in advancing the Government's digital transformation agenda.

The partnerships will range from academia, public service, private sector, and the development sector and aim to drive digital inclusion, a prerequisite to ensuring the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals.

The objectives of the Centre of Competence for Digital and AI Skilling are:

• To improve digital competencies within the public sector to accelerate digital transformation of the public sector in Kenya.
• To enhance access to advanced technologies and thus increase efficiency, inclusion, and service delivery within government.
• To promote a culture of innovation and experimentation embedded within the public sector, resulting in a mindset and cultural shift among public servants to drive and lead inclusive transformation towards a digital government.

Duties And Responsibilities
UNDP Kenya is seeking an experienced and results-driven Project Manager to lead the development, implementation, and scale-up of the Regional Centre of Competence for Digital and AI Skilling. The Project Manager will be responsible for end-to-end project delivery, including strategic planning, curriculum development oversight, stakeholder engagement, and regional rollout. The role will also ensure alignment with national training standards, career progression frameworks, and broader digital transformation goals. This is a unique opportunity to drive systemic change in public service across Kenya and Africa.

• Lead and Manage Project Planning Implementation
• Oversee and drive the overall implementation of the RCOC workplan in alignment with national priorities and strategies, working closely with the Government of Kenya and key development partners;
• Provide strategic direction and daily operational oversight to ensure timely and quality delivery of project outputs;
• Supervise the continued development and refinement of digital and AI skilling programs across all public servant cohorts, ensuring relevance, inclusivity, and responsiveness to government needs;
• Design and implement mechanisms to align training programs with public service career progression frameworks and national competency standards;
• Manage administrative, procurement, and financial tasks, ensuring compliance with all UNDP procedures.
• Strengthen Partnerships and Mobilize Resources
• Cultivate and manage partnerships across government, private sector, academia, and development partners to support the Centre's mission and expand its reach;
• Coordinate partner onboarding and contributions (both financial and in-kind), ensuring strong engagement and collaboration across the ecosystem;
• Identify and pursue opportunities for resource mobilization to sustain and scale the initiative, including support for regional replication.
• Oversee Learning Management System (LMS) Integration and Scale-up
• Oversee the integration of the RCOC curriculum into the government's existing Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring it is accessible, interoperable, and user-friendly. Continuously incorporate new content and resources from ecosystem partners to enrich the learning experience;
• Collaborate with relevant partner teams to strengthen LMS functionality and enhance the overall user experience, ensuring the platform remains responsive to the evolving needs of public servants;
• Promote adoption and drive the scale-up of the LMS to support national training rollouts, while positioning it for future regional expansion across Africa.
• Develop and Implement National and Regional Rollout Strategies
• Lead the development of national and regional rollout strategies, including phased implementation plans, and capacity-building roadmaps;
• Coordinate cascading training models to reach a large number of public servants, including Train-the-Trainer initiatives to institutionalize digital capacity building for public service;
• Provide adaptive and agile management to address emerging implementation challenges and ensure long-term impact and sustainability.
• Ensure Alignment with Public Service Career and Training Standards
• Ensure that training programs are recognized and integrated into Kenya's national public service career progression systems;
• Facilitate consultations with key stakeholders, including the Public Service Commission, Ministry of Public Service, and Kenya School of Government, to harmonize skilling efforts with public sector norms and standards;
• Coordinate alignment with international frameworks where relevant, ensuring global best practices are embedded in the training model.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Institutional Arrangements
The Project Manager will be stationed at the UNDP Kenya Country Office and will report to the Team Leader in the Governance and Inclusive Growth Unit.

Competencies
Core Competencies

• Achieve Results: LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work.
• Think Innovatively: LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking.
• Learn Continuously: LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning.
• Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process.
• Act with Determination: LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously.
• Engage and Partner: LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build and/or /maintain coalitions/partnership.
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making.

People Management
UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site .

Cross Functional/Technical competencies
Business Management

• Partnership Management

• Build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies.

• Digital Awareness and Literacy

• Ability to monitor new and emerging technologies, as well as understand their usage, potential, limitations, impact, and added value;

• Ability to rapidly and readily adopt and use new technologies in professional activities, and to empower others to use them as needed;
• Knowledge of the usage of digital technologies and emerging trends.

Business Direction and Strategy

• System Thinking

• Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.

• Effective Decision Making

• Take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one's authority, area of expertise and resources and take into consideration potential wider implications.

Digital

• Digital Ecosystem

• Knowledge of how they work, understanding the opportunities and challenges for governments and society.

• Data Governance

• Knowledge of data science, skills to develop data management tools, organize and maintain databases and operate data visualization technologies

• Digital Business Analysis

• Ability to support digital business processes across a range-of digital projects, programmes and activities.

Required Skills And Experience
Minimum Education Requirement:

• Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Data Engineering, Data Science, Digital Transformation, ICT, or related field is required, or;
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree) in the areas mentioned above in combination with additional 2 years of qualifying experience, will be given due consideration in lieu of master's degree.

Minimum Years Of Relevant Work Experience

• Minimum 2 years (with master´s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor´s degree) of progressively responsible experience in project management, digital transformation initiatives and technology-enabled capacity development, preferably in the public or development sector.

Required Skills

• Experience in supporting digital capacity-building initiatives or digital transformation projects at the global level;
• Demonstrated experience in managing multi-agency, cross-sector partnerships and coordination;
• Experience working in the technology sector;
• Experience in digital transformation, change management, and implementation of public sector innovation/digital initiatives;
• Hands-on experience in digital skills development, curriculum design, and cohort-based training delivery;
• Demonstrated project management capabilities, including planning, budget oversight, procurement coordination, and stakeholder engagement;
• Prior work experience with Governments.

Desired Skills in addition to the competencies covered in the competencies section

• Prior work experience within UN agencies at the Country-level;
• Experience working in an African regional context and/or supporting South-South Cooperation digital initiatives;
• Familiarity with capacity building frameworks and competency-based learning models;
• Understanding of digital and emerging tech ecosystem is an advantage;

Required Language(s)

• Fluency in English is required.

Equal opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.

Right to select multiple candidates
UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

Scam alert
UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. For further information, please see

Job Description
Background
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

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Under the guidance and direct supervision of the DRR-P and the DRR-O, the Executive Assistant ensures effective and efficient functioning of their respective offices, full confidentiality in all aspects of assignment, maintenance of protocol procedures, management of information flow and follow-up on deadlines and commitments made.

The Executive Assistant works in close collaboration with UNDP staff, UN Agencies, and national authorities to ensure efficient flow of information, actions on instructions, agendas. She will on occasion be delegated temporary supervisory functions of short-term hires.

Incumbent is expected to display initiative, a positive approach, and a strong client orientation. As such, s/he might be required to undertake other emerging tasks and additional duties as required by direct supervisor or senior management

Duties And Responsibilities
Ensures effective and efficient functioning of the DRR (P) & DRR (O) office focusing on achievement of the following results.

• Manage the DRR-P and DRR-O offices, ensure an environment of professionalism and teamwork environment at all times, and set exemplary standards of conduct for the CO team;
• Manage DRR-P & DRR-O schedules efficiently and discretely with due regard to a balanced load, ensure punctuality, and help maintain a professional CO image and conduct for the CO team of support staff;
• Organize regular and ad-hoc meetings taking minutes and summarizing actions for follow up by the DRR-P and DRR-O.
• Screen all incoming communications, establish priorities, and advise DRR-P/DRR-O filter outgoing correspondence for DRR-P/DRR-O signature, clearance, and further action by other staff; wherever possible.
• Adherence to appropriate protocol and correspondence guidelines by CO team when communicating with Government and other external partners.
• Use of automated office management system

Ensures effective communications and administrative support to the office, focusing on achieving following results.

• Initiatives to handle routine matters in close consultation with the DRR-P and the DRR-O
• Maintenance of the filing system (digital or hardcopy) ensuring safekeeping of confidential materials. Use of automated filing system.
• Information sharing between UNCT and the UN Coordination Unit.
• Up-to-date information and data on UN country team, UN thematic groups' activities and initiatives.
• Drafting of routine correspondence, informal translations, interoffice circulars, general briefing notes, documents, reports, and minutes of meetings when requested.
• Conduct of information search and research as required.
• Arrangements and contacts for DRR-P and DRR-O travel, including preparation of agenda and schedules, confirmation of appointments, briefing materials, etc.
• Administration of travel, meetings, appointments and briefings of DRR-P and DRR-O. Including drafting of background notes.
• Maintenance of Teams' status reports, best practices, lessons learned, publishing on section intranet and compiling of information for resource mobilization and communications officers.
• Support to organization of advocacy events if required

Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO focusing on achievement of the following results.

• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
• Organization of trainings for the operations/ projects staff on programme.
• Maintain organized records of DRR-P & DRR-O offices, meetings activities case studies, human-interest stories, photographs, and other relevant documents that can be drawn upon in support of knowledge sharing and advocacy.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
Competencies
Core
Achieve Results:
LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline

Think Innovatively:
LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements

Learn Continuously:
LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback

Adapt with Agility:
LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible

Act with Determination:
LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident

Engage and Partner:
LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships

Enable Diversity and Inclusion:
LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies (insert up to 7 competencies)
Thematic Area
Name
Definition
Business Management
Working with Evidence and Data

• Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making

Business Management
Digital Awareness and Literacy

• Ability and inclination to rapidly adopt new technologies, either through skillfully grasping their usage or through understanding their impact and empowering others to use them as needed

Business Management
Customer Satisfaction/Client Management

• Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond clients' immediate requests. Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.

Business Management
Communication

• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and unambiguous manner both through written and
• verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media, and other appropriate channels.

Business Management
Monitoring

• Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback on the consistency or discrepancy between planned and actual activities and programme performance and results.

Technical - Finance
Budget management

• Ability to support budgetary aspects of work planning process, drawing and management of team budgets

Administration & Operations
Event Management

• Support projects with event management including venue identification, accommodation, logistics, catering, transportation, and cash disbursements, etc.

Education
Required Skills and Experience
Secondary education is required, or

University Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent field will be given due consideration, but it is not a requirement.

Experience
Minimum of 5 years (with high school diploma) or 2 years (with bachelor's degree) of progressively responsible administrative or project experience is required

Required Skills
Experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and web-based management systems, and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages.

Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section:

• Experience in preparation of financial reports and overviews
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation tools
• Knowledge of project management processes
• Knowledge of procurement procedures of national / international organizations

Equal opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.

Right to select multiple candidates
UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

Scam alert
UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. For further information, please see

Job Description
Background
In today's digital environment, the ability to collect, manage, and analyze data is critical to ensuring efficiency, transparency, and strategic decision-making. As part of its digital transformation strategy, UNDP Kenya is investing in improving its ICT capabilities, with a focus on data-driven operations, reporting, and service delivery.

The ICT Department plays a central role in supporting the organization's information systems, technology infrastructure, and data management frameworks. With the increasing volume and complexity of data generated from operational, programmatic, and administrative activities, there is a need for dedicated analytical capacity to support evidence-based planning and performance monitoring.

UNDP Kenya seeks to recruit a Data Analyst Intern/Software Engineer to enhance the extraction of meaningful insights from internal and external datasets, develop visual dashboards using tools like
Power BI
, and support data quality assurance and governance efforts. This role will help bridge the gap between technical data handling and decision-making, contributing directly to more informed strategy and operations across the organization.

Duties And Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Head of ICT and in close collaboration with the ICT/Finance/Procurement and HR team, the intern will:

• Support the design, development, and maintenance of interactive dashboards and reports.
• Assist in cleaning, transforming, and analyzing data to generate actionable insights.
• Contributes to the automation and optimization of reporting processes.
• Connect to multiple data sources (Excel, SQL databases, APIs, cloud services, etc.).
• Build interactive dashboards and reports using:(Charts (bar, line, pie, Tables and matrices, Slicers and filters, Maps and KPIs)
• Design for user experience: consistent layout, intuitive navigation, color themes.
• Schedule data refreshes via Power BI Service.
• Provide general administrative and ICT support to the ICT unit as required.

Expected Outputs

• Functional and user-friendly Power BI dashboards and reports.
• Cleaned and well-documented datasets.
• Documentation of data sources, transformations, and business logic.
• Weekly status updates and a final presentation/report summarizing work completed.
• Share dashboards with stakeholders and manage access via workspaces and row-level security (RLS).
• Functioning of the CRM

Competencies
Education
Required Skills and Experience

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in IT, Computer Science, Data Science or a related field. (such as a Master's Programme, or higher)
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Software Engineering
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree Programme (such as bachelor's degree or equivalent)
• Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one year of graduation.
• Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program.

Experience

• Familiarity with Power BI and basic understanding of DAX and Power Query (M language).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic SQL

Equal opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.

Right to select multiple candidates
UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

Scam alert
UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. For further information, please see