The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is seeking a professional to lead the Secretariat of the Sustainable Development Goals Multi-Partner Trust Fund (SDG MPTF) in Kenya. Based in Nairobi, the role involves managing pooled funding, coordinating government and UN development programmes, mobilising resources, and overseeing results, reporting and partnerships. This position is open to Kenyan nationals and requires extensive experience in development, fund management and multi-stakeholder coordination.
Job Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) |
| Position | SDG MPTF Secretariat leadership role |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Job Category | National Professional Officer |
| Appointment | Initial one-year fixed-term appointment |
| Eligibility | Kenyan nationals |
| Education | Master’s degree in a relevant field, or a bachelor’s degree with two additional years of qualifying experience |
| Experience | At least 7 years in development, including 5 years in managerial coordination and 5 years in pooled fund management |
| Language | English required; Swahili/Kiswahili desirable |
| Application Deadline | Not stated |
Responsibilities
- Lead the Secretariat’s daily operations and supervise the Deputy Fund Manager or Programme Specialist.
- Serve as Secretary to the Fund Board and oversee technical review committees and other governance processes.
- Coordinate with the Government of Kenya to design development portfolios aligned with national priorities.
- Manage joint programming, funding allocation rounds and calls for proposals.
- Advise UN leadership on pooled financing, development partnerships and UN system reform.
- Develop resource mobilisation strategies and engage donors, international financial institutions, foundations and private-sector partners.
- Oversee fund agreements, disbursements, financial performance, risk management and results-based reporting.
- Integrate gender equality, human rights, youth, climate resilience, disability inclusion and conflict sensitivity into programme design.
- Produce knowledge products and share lessons from fund-supported programmes.
Requirements
Applicants should have:
- An advanced university degree in development studies, economics, international relations, political science, governance, public policy, social sciences or a related field. A first-level degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted.
- At least seven years of progressively responsible development experience in developing countries.
- At least five years of managerial experience involving coordination across agencies or stakeholders.
- At least five years of pooled fund management experience, including joint programme design, allocation processes, financial oversight and results-based reporting.
- At least five years of donor engagement, resource mobilisation and coordination with UN agencies.
- Strong leadership, analytical, partnership-building and programme management skills.
Experience supervising professional staff, leading high-level consultations, working within the UN system and using data analytics is desirable.
How to Apply
Apply through the official United Nations Careers Portal. Search for the vacancy using terms related to UNON, SDG MPTF, Fund Manager and Nairobi, Kenya to locate the exact job opening and confirm its closing date.
The appointment is initially for one year. Renewal depends on continued funding, budget approval and the position’s ongoing mandate. The vacancy is subject to local recruitment and is open to Kenyan nationals.
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