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  • Posted: Nov 18, 2021
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    UNOPS in Kenya manages a growing portfolio of development activities providing project management, infrastructure, procurement, human resources and financial management services.
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    Portfolio Senior Analyst

    Education/Experience/Language requirements a. Education

    • A Master's degree preferably in computer science, information management, business administration, economy or related field is required. 
    • A Bachelor's degree with two additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the master's degree.

    b. Work Experience 

    • Five years (with Master's degree) or seven years (with Bachelor's degree) of progressively responsible job related experience in the field of information technology, preferably in an international environment, is required. 
    • Experience in the review and development of ICT related technical specifications and preparation of tender documentation is required.
    • Experience with ICT interventions related to the rule of law sector would be an advantage. 
    • Previous experience with UN(OPS) Procurement processes would be an advantage.

    Responsibilities Functional Responsibilities

    Under the supervision of the Project Manager, and in close cooperation with project and procurement teams, the ICT Specialist is responsible to undertake following duties:

    • Provide advice to the Project Manager and other relevant personnel on ICT related matters, hardware and software included, reflecting in particular on the relevance of ICT interventions as envisaged by the Project document, their costing and implementation timelines. 
    • Contribute to development of Project plans and reports in parts related to ICT domain, as well as in management of the ICT related risks and issues.
    • In close coordination with project managers, participate in meetings with national stakeholders to seek clarifications and agree on the final products to be procured.
    • Conduct or contribute to conduct of ICT related assessments, including needs assessments
    • Develop and/or review technical specifications for IT products, both hardware and software, and services that are subject of procurement, confirm compliance with the needs of Projects’ end-beneficiaries and provide recommendations for optimum functionalities wherever required.
    • Provide advice in sourcing of vendors, market research and costing compliance with approved budgets.
    • Provide advice on qualification criteria for tendering packages.
    • Participate in the clarification process by answering questions regarding technical specification to bidders during solicitation and evaluation processes.
    • Participate in the Evaluation Team in the capacity of subject matter specialist, ensuring compliance of received bids with the requirements detailed in the tender documentation.
    • Monitor the delivery of products and services and confirm compliance with the requested/contracted specifications and/or conditions
    • Contribute to the design and/or delivery of ICT training

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    ICT Specialist - Retainer Position

    Education/Experience/Language requirements a. Education

    • A Master's degree preferably in computer science, information management, business administration, economy or related field is required. 
    • A Bachelor's degree with two additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of the master's degree.

    b. Work Experience 

    • Five years (with Master's degree) or seven years (with Bachelor's degree) of progressively responsible job related experience in the field of information technology, preferably in an international environment, is required. 
    • Experience in the review and development of ICT related technical specifications and preparation of tender documentation is required.
    • Experience with ICT interventions related to the rule of law sector would be an advantage. 
    • Previous experience with UN(OPS) Procurement processes would be an advantage.

    Functional Responsibilities

    Under the supervision of the Project Manager, and in close cooperation with project and procurement teams, the ICT Specialist is responsible to undertake following duties:

    • Provide advice to the Project Manager and other relevant personnel on ICT related matters, hardware and software included, reflecting in particular on the relevance of ICT interventions as envisaged by the Project document, their costing and implementation timelines. 
    • Contribute to development of Project plans and reports in parts related to ICT domain, as well as in management of the ICT related risks and issues.
    • In close coordination with project managers, participate in meetings with national stakeholders to seek clarifications and agree on the final products to be procured.
    • Conduct or contribute to conduct of ICT related assessments, including needs assessments
    • Develop and/or review technical specifications for IT products, both hardware and software, and services that are subject of procurement, confirm compliance with the needs of Projects’ end-beneficiaries and provide recommendations for optimum functionalities wherever required.
    • Provide advice in sourcing of vendors, market research and costing compliance with approved budgets.
    • Provide advice on qualification criteria for tendering packages.
    • Participate in the clarification process by answering questions regarding technical specification to bidders during solicitation and evaluation processes.
    • Participate in the Evaluation Team in the capacity of subject matter specialist, ensuring compliance of received bids with the requirements detailed in the tender documentation.
    • Monitor the delivery of products and services and confirm compliance with the requested/contracted specifications and/or conditions
    • Contribute to the design and/or delivery of ICT training

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    Copy Editor (English), Multiple positions

    Education/Experience/Language requirements

    a. Education

    • First-level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in political or social science, literature, international relations, journalism, or related field is required. A Master’s degree in a relevant field may be considered in lieu of some of the required years of experience.

    b. Work Experience

    • Four (4) years of relevant experience in copy editing or related fields are required.
    • Experience of working with the UN editorial style guide is desirable.
    • Substantive experience in the field of Disaster Risk reduction (DRR) is desirable.

    c. Language 

    • Fluency in English is required

    Responsibilities Functional Responsibilities

    The Copy Editors will be expected to edit UNDRR publications including any other last-minute request which may arise, for linguistic and grammatical accuracy.

    Under the supervision of project managers, The Copy Editor will carry out a wide range of activities related to editing and management of texts for various projects and campaigns.

    • Ensure adherence to brand guidelines
    • The copy editor will adhere to in-house style guides that include UNDRR’s preferred branding across all channels; this includes reviewing for style, clarity and consistency with International and UN standards and UNDRR editorial guidelines, policy and language standards.
    • Copy edit and proofread long and short-form articles, reports, presentations, website, social media content, and other deliverables for spelling, grammar, factual accuracy, style, punctuation, fairness, balance and tone. The copy editor will proof layouts to ensure files are ready for printing and ready online publication.
    • Reduce overlong texts to brief and concise copy within specific word counts.
    • Check references to ensure the correct and accurate information is provided
    • Ensure that files are print-ready and proofed 

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