Openings at United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON)

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Trainer Roster

The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the representative office of the Secretary-General. We support programme implementation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements Programme (UNHABITAT) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing Administrative, conference, Security and information services (www.unon.org).

UNON's Human Resources Management Service (HRMS) is seeking to form a roster of facilitators with specialization in different areas to run a series of professional skills training as an when the need arises. Some examples of the type of programmes to be run are: online presentation skills, supervisory skills, innovation, career development in the UN, client orientation, work-life balance, etc.

UNON may request for the facilitators to either develop new materials or to deliver existing content.The facilitator will be responsible for the following under the direct supervision of the Staff Development Officer in charge in the Talent Development Unit (TDU): Duties and Responsibilities

•  Advise TDU on possible content and methodology according to training needs
•  Develop and prepare training content in consultation with TDU and HRMS management
•  Deliver workshops online or in-person at the Gigiri office as needed, utilizing engaging methodology and learning resources
•  Engage participants to ensure active participation during the workshop
•  Participate in workshop evaluation after its completion if required
•  Report on participation at the conclusion of the workshop

Qualifications/special skills

• Academic Qualifications: A first level degree in adult education, teaching or related field is required.
• Professional Diploma in the area of adult education or teaching with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the bachelor's degree.
• Experience: A minimum of ten years of training design and facilitation experience. Demonstrated knowledge of pedagogic and adult learning. Demonstrated experience in presentation and communication skills.
• Prior experience preparing and facilitating workshops on the topic of Harassment is desirable.

Language: Fluency in English is required

Deadline: 27th May 2022

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Responsibilities

The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the representative office of the Secretary-General. We support programme implementation of the UN Environment

Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, conference and information services. The post is located in Gigiri Nairobi, at the Joint Medical Services .The individual contractor will be at NOC level 5 -All inclusive.

• Appointment against this post is on local basis.
• Under the supervision of Deputy Chief of medical services ,The individual contractor will carry out the following duties & responsibilities,
• Perform day-to-day clinical duties, e.g. attending to walk-in clinic,
• Medical evacuations, emergencies,
• Pre-placement and periodic medical examinations,
• Immunizations, travel advice;
• Refer staff to and follow up with outside specialists as necessary;
• Provide health education and medical counselling to clients;
• Organize/Participate in addressing work environment and occupational health issues
• Emergency response within Gigiri Complex.
• Undertake house calls and hospital rounds when required
• Screening for Wellness Program Clients.
• Undertake medical examinations (entry, periodic) according to UN guidelines and procedures
• Undertake 'outpatient' treatment
• Perform any other tasks as may be required.

Qualifications/special skills

• Academic Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Medicine (MBChB) is required.
• Must be Registered with Kenya medical practitioners and Dentist board.
• Valid Advanced Trauma Life certificate (ATLS) or PHTLS certificate, Valid ACLS certificate.
• Experience in Accident and Emergency medicine and /or Intensive care unit is required.
• Experience: 5 Years experience in medical field is required.
• ICU experience will be an added advantage

Language: Fluency in oral and written English is required.

Deadline:  06 May 2022