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Job Details:
Background
The Royal Danish Embassy in Nairobi is currently employing more than 50 people, thus making it the largest Danish Embassy in Africa. The Embassy is an integral part of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and therefore shares the same overall objectives and the same visions, mission and values as the rest of the organization. The Embassy is accredited to represent Denmark in the areas of foreign policy and foreign economic and commercial relations as regards to the Republic of Kenya. The embassy also has the responsibility for overseeing relations in Somalia, Seychelles and Eritrea.
Reporting
The Programme Officer will report to the Coordinator for the Peace and stabilisation cluster.
Key responsibilities include:
Qualifications
We are looking for a proactive and positive team player who is also skilled at working independently and often with short deadlines. The applicant is talented in navigating changing environments and independently drive agendas forward that are important to Denmark. The applicant must have:
We can offer:
Remuneration based on the level of experience. Employment is on a local contract and based on the relevant legally binding local labour market rules of Kenya.
An attractive, professional and conducive working environment, great team spirit, competence development, and remuneration as Programme Officer.
The work of the Programme Officer will be based in Nairobi but is expected to make regular duty travels to Somalia and Somaliland under due consideration of the Embassy’s security regulations. Participation in the MFA Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) course or the UN Safe and Secure Approaches in Field Environments (SSAFE) course is a requirement.
Candidates interested in the position are invited to forward a 1-page letter of motivation and a detailed CV, including 3 references to recruitment@dpckenya.com not later than Friday, 11 June 2018. The email subject should be “PROGRAMME OFFICER, PEACE AND STABILISATION”.
Interviews will take place in week 24 (starting with 14 June). The candidate is expected to start as soon as possible hereafter.
The Embassy of Denmark encourages all relevant applicants to apply for the position, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion/belief, disability, sexual orientation and personal background etc. The applicant must present a “No Criminal Record” and pass security clearance prior to appointment.
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