Communication Specialist, Nairobi

Closing date: Tuesday, 30 June 2015

Vacancy code VA/2015/B5006/7759

Position title Communication Specialist

Level ICS-10

Department/office GPSO, HR Services

Duty station Nairobi, Kenya

Contract type Fixed Term

Contract level P3

Duration 1 year initially, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability

Application period 18-Jun-2015 to 01-Jul-2015

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Within these three core areas of expertise, UNOPS provides its partners with advisory, implementation and transactional services, with projects ranging from building schools and hospitals, to procuring goods and services and training local personnel. UNOPS works closely with governments and communities to ensure increased economic, social and environmental sustainability for the projects we support, with a focus on developing national capacity.

Working in some of the world's most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices in development, humanitarian and peacebuilding contexts, always satisfying or surpassing partner expectations.

With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it. A flexible structure and global reach means we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale.

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