• Within the delegated authority, the Protocol Officer will be responsible for performing the following duties: Assists the Chief of Office in providing protocol services for meetings and events involving Senior UN officials as well as for high-level visits by senior government, visiting official delegations and dignitaries as appropriate.
• Assists the Chief of Office in ensuring adherence to the various aspects of UN protocol in organizing bilateral meetings and liaises with counterparts in Permanent Missions and Intergovernmental Organizations to confirm arrangements and coordinates with relevant UNON relevant entities on Protocol related matters.
• Assists the Chief of Office in the organization of official visits by Heads of States, Heads of Government, ministers and other VIPs to UNON. Supports the Chief of Office in organizing and preparing official visits of the President of the General Assembly, Security Council, other relevant UN Bodies, Secretary-General and the Deputy Secretary- General to Nairobi.
• Assists the Chief of Office in organizing ceremonies for the presentation of letters of credentials / letters of appointment to the Secretary-General by newly appointed Permanent Representatives / Permanent Observers.
• Provides in collaboration of with the Chief of Office and relevant UNON entities protocol and liaison services to the Permanent Missions including the issuance of access budges to the compound and approval of access to the UN Commissary. Advises Permanent Missions, Observer Offices and UN entities staff on matters of protocol and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education

• An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international relations, political science, public administration or related fields is required.
• A first-level degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in protocol, diplomatic service, UN executives Offices, external relations or a related area is required.
• Experience in an international organization, foreign service and/or the United Nations System is desirable.
• Work experience in the area of protocol, UN Executives Offices or event management in a multilateral setting is desirable.