Human Resources Assistant

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is hiring for the Human Resources Assistant position in Nairobi. This is a full time, entry level role. Qualification level: Bachelors. Setting and ReportingThis position is located in the Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA), Division for Operations (DO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Nairobi, Kenya. Applications close on 12 November 2026.

The incumbent will work under the overall guidance of the UNODC Regional Representative for Eastern Africa and the direct supervision of the Administrative Officer (Operations Manager).

ResponsibilitiesThe incumbent will execute his/her functions as part of the ROEA Operations Unit.

Advise staff on visa matters. Administration of entitlements

Set up and maintain reference files/records (electronic and paper).

Key responsibilities

• Within assigned authority the Human Resources Assistant will be responsible for the following specific duties: Recruitment and placement
• Process applications for vacancies, including preparing and maintaining case files for candidates, ensuring and monitoring the transfer of files of candidates between offices, arranging for interviews, and entering data on candidates into the automated roster.
• Assist in the evaluation and screening of applications of candidates for secretarial, clerical and related categories positions.

Requirements

• Professionalism: Knowledge of human resources policies, procedures and practices and ability…

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