Human Resources Assistant (6‑month contract)

About the role

The United Nations Office at Nairobi is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to support the Staff Benefits and Entitlements Section for a six‑month fixed‑term assignment. The role involves administering contracts, staff movements, and benefits for UN personnel based in Nairobi.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out onboarding, issue Letters of Appointment, monitor contract expirations and process extensions.
• Process temporary and permanent staff movements, including inter‑agency agreements.
• Handle off‑boarding actions and related personnel documentation.
• Assist staff with benefits documentation, review submissions for accuracy, and guide them on requirements.
• Maintain personal status records, administer dependents’ entitlements, and respond to benefit queries.
• Review and approve time‑and‑attendance requests such as parental, sick, special leave, and overtime.
• Monitor annual declarations, health/life insurance, and pension fund submissions.
• Update HR tracking tools, web pages or brochures, and support special HR projects.

Required profile

• Experience in HR administration, preferably within an international or UN environment.
• Familiarity with staff contracts, onboarding/off‑boarding processes, and benefits entitlement procedures.
• Ability to work with ERP or HR information systems and maintain accurate records.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established policies.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work at the UN headquarters in Africa.
• Exposure to multi‑agency HR operations and international staff benefits.
• Professional development within a global organization.