Protocol Officer

Supports United Nations Office at Nairobi as a UN Volunteer in protocol officer work. The assignment contributes to under the direct supervision of the Chief of Staff, the United Nations Volunteer (UNV) will undertake the following duties:.

• High-Level Visits and Engagements
• Coordinate protocol arrangements for visits by Heads of State, Heads of Government, Ministers, Permanent Representatives, senior United Nations (UN) officials, and other dignitaries.
• Prepare and oversee visit programmes, arrival and departure arrangements, security coordination, and ceremonial requirements.
• Liaise with Permanent Missions, Government counterparts, diplomatic corps, United Nations entities, and other stakeholders regarding protocol matters.
• Ensure appropriate ranking, precedence, seating arrangements, and courtesies during meetings and official functions.
• Support to the Director-General and Chief of Staff

• Business Administration, International Relations or related fields is an asset.
• At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in administration, protocol, or logistic support services.
• Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (Online Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Microsoft (MS) Office applications, etc.) is required.
• Proven experience in protocol or working with government partners is required.

• Volunteer assignment via UNV