Human Resources Assistant – Temporary

About the role

The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is seeking a Temporary Human Resources Assistant to support the Staff Benefits and Entitlements Section. The role involves administering contracts, staff movements, and benefits for UN staff based in Nairobi.

Key responsibilities

• Process onboarding, off‑boarding, and contract extensions for temporary and permanent staff.
• Administer staff benefits, entitlements, and dependent status updates.
• Review and approve time‑and‑attendance requests, including leave and overtime.
• Maintain HR records, tracking tools, and update informational material.
• Respond to staff queries on benefits and provide guidance on required documentation.
• Support special HR projects and data‑clean‑up activities.

Required profile

• Experience in HR administration, preferably within an international or UN environment.
• Familiarity with staff benefits, entitlements, and contract management processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Good communication skills for interacting with staff and supervisors.

Required skills

• ERP system usage

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a multicultural UN setting.
• Exposure to a wide range of HR functions and international programmes.