Senior Programme Management Assistant (Fixed Term Limited)

UNHABITAT – United Nations Human Settlements ProgrammeNairobiNationalGS-7, General Service – No need for Higher Education – Locally recruited position levelSpeaks English, French
Application deadline: October 23, 2026 (9 days)

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Summary by Impactpool

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is seeking a Senior Programme Management Assistant to provide comprehensive programme and administrative support within the Corporate Management Division. The role involves managing complex HR and programme initiatives, analyzing data, and ensuring compliance with UN regulations. The assistant will also coordinate with various organizational units and oversee recruitment processes for non-staff personnel. This fixed-term position is based in Nairobi and requires a minimum of ten years of relevant experience.

Candidate Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 10 years of experience in programme/project administration
• 4 years supporting recruitment of non-staff personnel
• 3 years experience with ERP systems like Umoja or SAP
• Experience in HR documentation for non-staff personnel
• Desirable experience with PeopleSoft-based HR applications
• Desirable experience in inter-agency HR coordination
• Desirable experience in data analytics

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