The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) agency has advertised over forty open positions within its offices in Nairobi.
The jobs range from various disciplines, including communication, information systems, marketing, and project management.
The roles are in various disciplines, such as communication, information systems, marketing, and project management. The agency is also offering internship positions across assorted fields.
UNEP is enhancing its operations in Kenya through this recruitment initiative, providing openings for both experienced professionals and recent graduates.
The international organisation warned Kenyans to be wary of conmen who solicit bribes in exchange for job opportunities, urging them to be extra vigilant about who has access to their financial records so as to avoid exploitation.
“The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training). The UN does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts,” it stated.
The jobs advertised are as follows:
1.Senior organisational and management expert.
2. Evaluation consultant for terminal evaluation of the UNEP project.
3.Senior programme management officer.
4. Senior coordination officer.
5. Terminal review consultant.
6. Associate programme officer.
7.National consultant – NBSAP editing.
8.National consultant – protected areas.
9. National finance consultant.
10. Senior information systems officer.
11. National consultant – fauna assessment.
12. National consultant – flora assessment.
13. National consultant – coordination assistant.
14. Programme management officer.
15. Programme management officer, administration.
16. National consultant – targets, policy, and institutional alignment.
17. Gender and social inclusion consultant.
18. 2025 competitive examination for language positions
19. Project terminal review specialist.
20. International technical advisor.
21. Pre-deployment training (PDT) support trainer.
22. Evaluation specialist.
23. Associate human rights officer (two posts).
24. Data specialist.
25. Consultant for technical support.
26. Programme management assistants.
27. Programme officer.
28. Associate programme management officer, human settlements.
29. Protocol assistant (G-4)
30.Protocol assistant (G-5)
31.Crime prevention and criminal justice officer (anti-corruption).
32. Human resources assistant.
33. National consultant – monitoring systems.
34. Associate programme management officer.
35. One health intern.
36. Associate administrative officer.
37. Field security associate.
38. Intern – Urban mobility programme support.
39. Intern – innovative mobility research.
40. Intern – zero waste.
41. Intern – CITES MIKE Programme.
42. Market development (internship)
43. Administration and HR internship.
Interested candidates are urged to be truthful in their applications to avoid disqualification.
“Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening,” part of the application website reads.
The deadlines for these positions are set for dates between the last week of July and mid-August, providing ample time for interested candidates to apply. The application portal will be closed at 11.59 p.m. on the closing date. For a specific position’s application deadline, the applicant is required to check the website by clicking on the job, which generates the job description, application requirements, and closing date.
To apply , visit the https://unjobs.org/duty_stations/kenya website, where you will find your preferred vacancy, read the job description, responsibilities and ensure that you have the competency, education, and work experience requirements to file your application.
