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  • Posted: Jan 19, 2021
    Deadline: Jan 25, 2021
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    Junior Officer - Multilateral Affairs

    The Embassy of Sweden in Nairobi represents Sweden in Kenya, Somalia, Seychelles and Comoros. The Embassy also represents Sweden in UNEP and UN-HABITAT.

    The Embassy represents and advances Swedish policies, interests and values in political and economic relations, development cooperation, in trade and investment promotion and cultural and information matters. It provides consular services to Swedish nationals and migration services to non-nationals.

    There are more than 65 staff working in the Embassy of Sweden in Nairobi.

    The Embassy of Sweden is looking for a Junior Officer for Multilateral Affairs for assisting primarily with work related to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

    Main duties and Responsibilities

    • Assist the Ambassador (the Permanent Representative) and the Deputy Permanent Representative to the UNEP in Nairobi with whatever tasks they need to be performed
    • Attend and report from meetings at the UNEP
    • Prepare briefings for the Permanent Representative and the Deputy Permanent Representative ahead of meetings at the UNEP
    • Prepare briefings for visitors coming from Sweden to attend meetings at the UNEP in Nairobi
    • Organize meetings pertaining to the on-going work with the UNEP
    • Manage and organize incoming information/materials
    • Assist in preparing and carrying out visits from Sweden, i.e. planning and scheduling of visit, booking meetings, preparing briefs, etc.
    • Conduct outreach activities and liaise with representatives of other UN member states present in Nairobi

     Education and Desired Experience

    • Academic Degree in Political Science, International Relations or other relevant areas from a recognized institution.
    • Experience of work/internship at a UN agency, an Embassy or a government office
    • Experience in working with multilateral (environmental) affairs

    Skills, Knowledge and Attributes

    • Ability to seek information independently and be able to analyse complex data and   discussions in order to make resumes, assessments and recommendations
    • Excellent drafting and reporting skills are essential
    • Excellent command of written and spoken English
    • Administrative competence and computer skills (incl. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
    • Self-starter and independent with the ability to work unsupervised
    • Reliable, diligent, excellent organizational skills
    • Ability to adjust to changing priorities and undertake multiple tasks simultaneously
    • Respect for cultural diversity, with the ability to fit into a diverse team and to establish networks
    • Strong oral and written communication skills with excellent command of English
    • Ability to network and with an outgoing personality

    This is a junior, 6-months, time-limited position. The Embassy is looking for a candidate that already lives in Kenya. Tentative starting date is as soon as possible, but latest March 1st 2021.

    The terms and conditions for locally employed staff apply.

    Method of Application

    Interested individuals are invited to submit a 1-page Letter of Motivation and a CV  to recruitment@dpckenya.com not later than 25th January 2021.

    The email subject should be “JUNIOR OFFICER - MULTILATERAL AFFAIRS’’

    Please note that we will not consider late and applications that are not done in the requested format.

    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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