5 United Nations Jobs in Ethiopia jobs

Background UNDP, as an integral part of its mission to fight poverty and improve the lives of people around the world, is committed to being open, transparent and accountable. As part of this commitment, UNDP adopted International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and established a Global Shared Service Unit (GSSU) to provide IPSAS transactional recording (in the areas of revenue, expenses and fixed assets), procurement, advisory and support services to UNDP Offices worldwide, and to provide training to UNDP Offices where needed. Human Resources services within the GSSU was set up earlier in 2003 in Copenhagen and it provides customized service packages to more than 40,000 UN personnel from agencies, funds and programmes across the UN System. GSSU/HR in Copenhagen has established a legacy as a major Human Resources administration center within the United Nations and is recognized as a center of excellence. The Global Shared Service Unit (GSSU) is part of the Bureau for...

Background Under dual reporting arrangement with overall supervision of RSCA Operations Manager and secondary supervision of the Procurement Specialist, the Procurement Analyst ensures effective delivery of procurement services at the RSCA. He/she analyzes and interprets the financial rules and regulations and provides solutions to complex issues related to procurement. The Procurement Analyst promotes a collaborative, client-focused, quality and results-oriented approach in the Unit.   The Procurement Analyst works in close collaboration with Operations, Programme and project teams at the RSCA, and the three hubs in Nairobi, Dakar and Pretoria to successfully deliver procurement services.   Duties and Responsibilities Summary of key functions: Inputs to elaboration and implementation of operational strategies; Management of procurement processes; Implementation of sourcing strategy and e-procurement tools; Facilitation of knowledge building...

                Background United Nations Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights- East African Regional Office (OHCHR-EARO) has planned various activities to advance the promotion and protection of human Rights in the Eastern Africa sub-region, including Ethiopia, Djibouti and Tanzania in cooperation with the respective Governments, NHRIs, CSOs, Academia and other partners. Taking into consideration the increased high-level demand that the office is facing from its government and non-government partners in the sub-region, EARO is in need of a highly qualified National human Rights Officer to support the mentioned activities planned by the office.   Duties and Responsibilities Under the guidance of the Director/Regional Representative and supervision from the Senior Human Rights Officer, the incumbent will perform the following tasks: Take part in the implementation of human...

Job Background                 The Regional Programme for Africa 2018-2021 is a flagship programme for UNDP that responds to challenges and opportunities facing the African Continent and to the priorities and aspirations of Africa as articulated by the African Union and other regional organs. The Regional Programme implements around 30 regional initiatives and projects through the Regional Bureau for Africa (RBA)/Country Offices (COs), Regional Service Centre for Africa (RSCA) and the Hubs in Dakar, Nairobi and Pretoria.   Within this context, the Senior Travel Associate receives day-to-day guidance and supervision from the Operations Manager, RSCA. The Senior Travel Associate works in close collaboration with the regional programme, operation and project staff in the RSCA, the regional hubs and HQ to exchange information and ensure consistent, timely and optimal travel service delivery. She/he...