Programme Assistant, DSIT/WYVC (Temporary), G5
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The United Nations International Trade Centre (ITC) is hiring a temporary Programme Assistant (G-5) in Nairobi, Kenya, to support the Division of Sustainable and Inclusive Trade and the Women, Youth, and Vulnerable Communities section. The role involves coordinating programme planning, reviewing budgets and project documents, supporting administrative actions, and preparing reports and correspondence. Applications are open with a deadline of 01 September 2026, and candidates should apply via the company site.
- Temporary G-5 Programme Assistant role with the United Nations International Trade Centre
- Based in Nairobi, Kenya, within the DSIT/WYVC section
- Supports programme coordination, budget review, and administrative follow-up
- Application deadline is 01 September 2026
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Original source description
Salary negotiable
Vacancies
1
01 Sep 2026
Job Type
Full-time
Nairobi, Kenya
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Job Description
Job Opening ID:
283495
Job Network:
Economic, Social and Development
Job Family:
Programme Management
Category and Level:
General Service and Related Categories, G-5
Position Level:
G-5
Recruitment Type:
Temporary Opportunities
Duty Station:
NAIROBI
Department/Office:
International Trade Centre
2026-08-24
2026-09-01
Org. Setting and Reporting
The International Trade Centre (ITC) mandate is: "Transforming trade. Changing lives." By enabling trade-led economic development, especially in the Global South, ITC enables small businesses to reach their potential and strengthens ecosystems for long-term impact. These positions are located within the Division of Sustainable and Inclusive Trade (DSIT) and the Women, Youth, and Vulnerable Communities (WYVC) section. The WYVC Section leads ITC's work on making international trade more inclusive and ensuring that marginalized populations can benefit from trade-led development. WYVC delivers on six core objectives:
Improve the trade policy and regulatory environment for marginalized and vulnerable people.
Strengthen trade-related institutions that support these groups.
Enhance their capacity and competitiveness through skills development, entrepreneurship support, and business development.
Increase market access by connecting entrepreneurs and producers to domestic and international markets.
Provide thought leadership and advocacy to make value chains, business environments, and trading systems more inclusive.
Mainstream inclusivity across all ITC projects and solutions, ensuring that inclusion is embedded throughout the organization rather than confined to specialized programmes
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Programme, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
Assists in the coordination of programme/project planning and preparation work for, typically, a medium-size and complex component of the departmental programme/project initiatives; monitors status of programme/project proposals and receipt of relevant documentation for review and approval.
Compiles, summarizes, and presents basic information/data on specific programmes/project and related topics or issues.
Reviews project documents, especially cost plans/budgets, for completeness and compliance with relevant rules and procedures prior to submission for final approval and signature; identifies inconsistencies; distributes project documents to relevant parties upon approval.
Reviews budget revisions; verifies availability of funds; ensures necessary approval and entry in computerized budget system.
Serves as focal point for administrative coordination of programme/project implementation activities, involving extensive liaison with a diverse organizational units to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions, e.g. recruitment and appointment of personnel, travel arrangements, training/study tours, authorization of payments, disbursement of funds, procurement of equipment and services, etc.
Compiles, summarizes and enters data on project delivery; drafts related status reports, identifying shortfalls in delivery, budget overruns, etc., and brings to the attention of management.
Drafts correspondence on budget-related issues and prepares and updates periodic reports, briefing notes, graphic and statistical summaries, accounting spreadsheets, etc.
Provides general office assistance; responds to complex information requests and inquiries; reviews, logs and routes incoming correspondence; sets up and maintains files/records; organizes meetings, workshops; handles routine administrative tasks, such as maintaining attendance records, assessing telephone billing, etc.
Provides guidance/training to new/junior staff.
Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.
Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge of internal policies, processes and procedures generally and in particular those related to programme/project administration, implementation and evaluation, technical cooperation, programming and budgeting. Understanding of the functions and organization of the work unit and of the organizational structure and respective roles of related units. Ability to work well with figures, undertake basic research and gather information from standard sources. Demonstrated ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Able to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Accountability: Takes ownership of all
and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Job - Specific Qualification
- Not available.
- Work
Experience
A minimum of five (5) years (reduced to 3 years for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher) of
in programme or project administration, technical cooperation or related area is required. Previous
within the UN common system is desirable. Previous
using an ERP system (in particular UMOJA) is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. French is desirable. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).
Required Languages
Language
Reading
Writing
Listening
Speaking
English
UN Level III
UN Level III
UN Level III
UN Level III
Desirable Languages
Language
Reading
Writing
Listening
Speaking
French
UN Level II
UN Level II
UN Level II
UN Level II
Assessment
Assessment will be undertaken through a comparative analysis of the applications. The assessment may also include a competency-based interview and/or other appropriate evaluation mechanisms.
Special Notice
The conditions of service are governed by the United Nations Staff Rules and Regulations. This is for temporary appointments for an initial 6, 8 or 10 months and may be subject to extension. ITC champions workforce diversity, inclusion, gender equality and gender parity and considers all qualified persons - of all genders - equally, including those with disabilities, without discrimination or prejudice of any kind. ITC also offers attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work/life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully. If you are unable to complete our online application form due to a disability, please send an email to
[email protected]
. Applicants will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration. ITC Internal staff on fixed-term, continuing or permanent appointment, if selected, may be entitled to Special Post Allowance as per Staff Rule 3.10. This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. Applicants for positions in the General Service and related categories must be authorized to work for the United Nations in the duty station where the position is located. This job opening is open to Kenyan nationals only. Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station. Staff members subject to local recruitment are not eligible for allowances or
Benefits
exclusively applicable to international recruitment. For information on salary and entitlements, please consult the International Civil Service Commission website: http://icsc.un.org
United Nations Considerations
In accordance with the United Nations Staff Regulations and Rules, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with ITC if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, Inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on "Manuals" hyper-link on the upper right side of the Inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted based on the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances, and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in Inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision, or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised in Inspira will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee
ITC does NOT charge any fees or request money from candidates at any stage of the recruitment process, nor does it concern itself with bank account details of applicants. Requests of this nature allegedly made on behalf of ITC are fraudulent and should be disregarded.
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Salary negotiable
Vacancies
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01 Sep 2026
Job Type
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Nairobi, Kenya
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The United Nations in Ghana is the country-level presence of the UN system, working with the Government of Ghana and partners to advance the Sustainable Development Goals and national development priorities. Its work spans coordinated programmes and partnerships in areas such as poverty reduction, health, education, climate resilience, livelihoods, governance, peace and security. For job seekers, roles may sit within the Resident Coordinator’s Office or across the wider UN Country Team and its agencies operating in Ghana.
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