The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. The overall objective of the UNEP’s Industry and Economy Division is to encourage decision makers in government, local authorities and industry to develop and adopt policies, strategies and practices and technologies that promote sustainable patterns of consumption and production, make efficient use of natural resources, ensure safe management of chemicals and contribute to making trade and environment policies mutually supportive. It promotes the development, use and transfer of policies, technologies, economic instruments, managerial practices and other tools that assist in environmentally sound decision making and the building of corresponding activities. The Chemicals and Health Branch of the Industry and Economy Division leads UNEP's sub-programme on Chemicals, Waste and Air Quality. UNEP’s programme of work centers around assistance to countries and multilateral environmental agreement (MEA) secretariats to assist in technical-scientific issues related to priority chemicals and implementation of the United Nations Environment Assembly and Governing Council resolutions. The Individual Contractor’s services will result in a streamlined, timely, and compliant recruitment process that strengthens the branch’s ability to meet its work programme. By assisting in supporting the Human Resources focal point and/or the hiring managers through each assessment stage, and ensuring accurate documentation and communication, the Individual Contractor will help reduce delays and enhance the quality and consistency of recruitment actions.

Office-based - Nairobi, Kenya

6 months - Full time

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Chemicals and Health Branch, Industry and Economy Division, and the direct supervision of the Administrative Assistant, the tasks and responsibilities of the Individual Contractor will be as follows: • Assists to prepare documents with substantive input from the Human Resources focal point and/or the hiring manager for reclassifications and new job openings; • Assists to assess applicants and prepare comparative table of applicants to job openings for review by the Human Resources focal point and/or the hiring manager; • Assists the Human Resources focal point in preparing for the technical written test and coordinates communication with candidates; • Assists the Human Resources focal point in organizing competency-based interview and coordinates communication with the candidates; • Takes notes during the interview and coordinates finalization of interview report with the Human Resources focal point and/or the Hiring Manager. • Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Education: - A High school diploma or equivalent is required. Experience: - A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in human resources management, administrative services or related field is required. - Experience working in human resources in the United Nations system or similar international organization providing human resources services is required. - Experience in the management of data, analysis and reporting is desirable. Special skills or knowledge: - Knowledge in and/or use of ERP applications for human resources such as Inspira Hiring activities center is desirable. - Knowledge of the United Nations or other similar international organizations Staff Rules and Regulations, policies and procedures is desirable.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this Individual Contractor position, English is required. French is desirable.

Not available.

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.