Project and Programme Management · Contract
Direct employerSenior Programme Management Assistant (Fixed Term Limited), G7
United Nations, United Nations Human Settlements Programme

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Role overview
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) in Nairobi is hiring a Senior Programme Management Assistant on a fixed-term contract. This role suits experienced professionals who can support complex programme and project management tasks within the Climate Change and Urban Environment Section.
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What you will do
- Assist with programme and project management throughout all phases of the project cycle, including research and analysis of financial data.
- Track resolutions and decisions affecting programmes and projects, prepare summaries and suggest actions.
- Draft budgets and cash flow forecasts, and prepare monitoring tools for HR and administrative processes.
- Monitor budget commitments, verify financial transactions, prepare budget revisions, and reconcile accounts.
- Collect and analyse data, prepare presentations and reports to support information sharing and decision making.
- Liaise with various organizational units to initiate requests, prepare terms of reference, and manage administrative actions related to project implementation.
- Arrange formal project closures including final budget revisions, equipment transfers, clearances, and report distribution.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required; supplementary training in administration or project management is desirable.
- At least ten years of experience in collecting, analysing, and presenting programme, operational, and financial data is required; this is reduced by two years for candidates with a first-level university degree.
- Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders such as internal sections, partners, donors, consultants, and service providers is required.
- Proven experience managing administrative processes including recruitment, procurement, travel, contracts, and payment processing is required.
- Experience monitoring grants, agreements, legal instruments, or similar project governance is desirable.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and budget tracking are required; knowledge of Power BI or other reporting tools is desirable.
- Fluency in English at UN Level II for reading, writing, listening, and speaking is required.
How to apply
The closing date for applications is Thursday, 5 November 2026.