The European Union (EU) is an economic and political union between 27 European States. It plays an important role in international affairs through diplomacy, trade, development aid and working with global organizations.
Abroad, the EU is represented through more than 140 diplomatic missions, also known as EU Delegations, which have a similar function to that of an embassy.
The EU Delegation in Nairobi represents the European Union in Kenya, working in close coordination with the Embassies of the EU Member States. The Delegation ensures bilateral relations with Kenya in the political, economic, trade and other co-operation areas. Additionally, it manages EU external cooperation programs both at bilateral and regional levels.
Finance and Contracts Officer
We offer a position as a “Finance and Contracts Officer” within the Regional Partnerships Unit at the EU Delegation to Kenya.
The workplace is Nairobi, for a fixed term contract of two (2) years, subject to six months’ probation and it is open to Kenya nationals and residents with a valid work permit. We offer a competitive position in a lively and multicultural environment. Full time of 37.5 hours per week (under flexible time regime) and remunerated according to a salary table in shillings (basic minimum 511,049KES), including a supplementary pension scheme and medical insurance, offered to employees and their families under certain conditions.
After recruitment, the chosen candidate will occupy a specific Local Agent job Category 1, for a job description that can evolve according to the needs.
Main objectives:
To contribute, under the supervision of the Team Leader, in driving team performance and ensuring alignment with Headquarters’ directives. As an initiator, provide proactive support to the Team Leader, enabling informed decision-making and effective execution. Deliver expert guidance and assistance to colleagues within the section, promoting collaborative and effective workflows between the initiation and the verification phases.
General and specific assistance to colleagues within the section, promoting collaborative and effective workflows between the initiation and the verification phases.
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Logistics Associate
The European Commission’s Directorate General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) is recruiting one National Staff to be based in Nairobi (Kenya) as a Logistics Associate, for its Nairobi Regional Office.
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The European Commission’s Directorate General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) funds relief operations for victims of natural disasters and conflicts outside the European Union. DG ECHO works with about 200 operational partners, including United Nations agencies, the Red Cross/Crescent movement, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Aid is channelled impartially, straight to victims, regardless of their race, ethnic group, religion, gender, age, nationality, or political affiliation.
DG ECHO is recruiting one National Staff to be based in Nairobi (Kenya) as a Logistics Associate, for its Nairobi Regional Office.
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Administrative Agent
DG ECHO is recruiting one National Staff to be based in Nairobi (Kenya) as an Administrative Agent, for its Nairobi Regional Office.
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The European Commission’s Directorate General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) funds relief operations for victims of natural disasters and conflicts outside the European Union. DG ECHO works with about 200 operational partners, including United Nations agencies, the Red Cross/Crescent movement, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Aid is channelled impartially, straight to victims, regardless of their race, ethnic group, religion, gender, age, nationality, or political affiliation.
DG ECHO is recruiting one National Staff to be based in Nairobi (Kenya) as an Administrative Agent, for its Nairobi Regional Office.
1. Duties & Responsibilities:
The jobholder supports the work of the Administration and Finance team and/or ensures receptionist functions in the Office. The jobholder commits to strict confidentiality, and s/he will be responsible for the following tasks, among others:
- Follows and registers incoming correspondence and communications from the team members. Ensures that replies are sent in a timely manner. Keeps record of all mail sent and all documents given for signature and/or information to the EU Delegation.
- Drafts standard and administrative correspondence. Corrects written materials prepared by other staff members as regards format and spelling. Photocopies and collates documents as requested.
- Creates and maintains the filing and reference systems in conformity with the criteria applicable under various procedures.
- Ensures efficient and effective internal and external communication.
- Helps in scheduling meetings.
- Maintains the stock, distributes stationery supplies, and updates the stock cards, as appropriate.
- Monitors all visitors to the office, issues identification cards to them, and directs them to the relevant staff/meeting room as appropriate.
- Manages and operates the central switchboard, answering the telephone, responds to routing requests for information.
- Receives, registers and dispatches all office communication by ARES, email, post, diplomatic pouch, express airmail and telephone.
- Updates office the staff contact list on a regular basis and circulates it to all staff.
- Follows up the staff planning table (staff annual leave, sickness, unjustified absences, training) and prepares monthly reports
- Follow up on protocol issues (visa requests, travel permits, stay permits, car registrations, etc) in the absence of the protocol officer.
