The UNDP Kenya Country Office, on behalf of the United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD) Africa office, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of National Expert.
Vacancy No. 2009-09-003
Post Title: National Expert
Type of Appointment: Service Contract Band 5
Recruitment type: Service Contract
Location/Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration of Assignment: 1 year with a possibility of extension
Starting Date: November 2009
Direct Supervisor: The Co-ordinator of UNCRD Africa Office
Background
The United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD) was founded in 1971 as part of the United Nations (UN) system of organizations pursuance of the terms of ECOSOC resolutions 1086c (XXXIX) and 1141 (XLI), which called for global action to promote regional development, and resolution 1582 (L) that provided for its establishment.
The principal aim of UNCRD is to enhance the capabilities of developing countries in local and regional development and planning.
Focus of UNCRD Africa Office's Activities
To effectively promote the above specific objectives, the Office has evolved a package programme, which aims at capacity building for local and regional development planning and management in Africa through human resource development.
The package programme consists of the following activities:
Vacancy No. 2009-09-003
Post Title: National Expert
Type of Appointment: Service Contract Band 5
Recruitment type: Service Contract
Location/Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration of Assignment: 1 year with a possibility of extension
Starting Date: November 2009
Direct Supervisor: The Co-ordinator of UNCRD Africa Office
Background
The United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD) was founded in 1971 as part of the United Nations (UN) system of organizations pursuance of the terms of ECOSOC resolutions 1086c (XXXIX) and 1141 (XLI), which called for global action to promote regional development, and resolution 1582 (L) that provided for its establishment.
The principal aim of UNCRD is to enhance the capabilities of developing countries in local and regional development and planning.
Focus of UNCRD Africa Office's Activities
To effectively promote the above specific objectives, the Office has evolved a package programme, which aims at capacity building for local and regional development planning and management in Africa through human resource development.
The package programme consists of the following activities:
- International training;
- Country-specific in-country training programmes;
- Research;
- Asia-Africa exchange programme; and
- Policy seminars for information exchange and dissemination.
Position Summary
The incumbent will possess a strong combination of training and research experience in the field of development in general, and local and regional development in particular.
Under the direction of the Co-ordinator, the candidate will undertake research and training programmes of the Office on local and regional development.
He/She will also write various reports on the activities of the Office.
The incumbent will possess a strong combination of training and research experience in the field of development in general, and local and regional development in particular.
Under the direction of the Co-ordinator, the candidate will undertake research and training programmes of the Office on local and regional development.
He/She will also write various reports on the activities of the Office.
Academic Qualifications: A PH.D. Degree in urban and regional planning, economics or any related development studies.
Experience
A combination of the following experience is required:
Experience
A combination of the following experience is required:
- Five or more years of professional experience working with international organizations or teaching in universities.
- Experience in conducting training and research.
Application procedure
Interested and qualified persons may apply on the new UNDP Kenya eRecruitment website at http://www.ke.undp.org on or before 12 October, 2009. Select "eRecruitment" from the "Operations" menu to access the eRecruitment Portal.
Applications received via other means will not be accepted.
Additional considerations
Interested and qualified persons may apply on the new UNDP Kenya eRecruitment website at http://www.ke.undp.org on or before 12 October, 2009. Select "eRecruitment" from the "Operations" menu to access the eRecruitment Portal.
Applications received via other means will not be accepted.
Additional considerations
- Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
- Acknowledgements will be sent only to applicants who strictly meet the requirements of the post.
