The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), a leading global environmental authority, is inviting applications for a variety of positions based in Nairobi, Kenya. These roles span senior-level positions, mid-career opportunities, internships, and consultancy assignments, each contributing to UNEP’s overarching mission of inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.
With its broad mandate in environmental sustainability, UNEP seeks to fill strategic roles in administration, legal affairs, statistics, communications, digital policy, and program evaluation. The organization welcomes passionate professionals and motivated interns ready to make an impact in the realm of environmental policy, research, and implementation.
Below is a detailed overview of the open positions, including job descriptions and key responsibilities.
1. Senior Administrative Officer
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Level: Senior Level
Category: Government and Military | Community and Lifestyle
Job Description:
The Senior Administrative Officer will be responsible for overseeing the administrative operations within UNEP. This includes ensuring financial, human resource, and general services functions are executed efficiently and aligned with organizational strategies. Key responsibilities include:
- Managing administrative functions and ensuring effective delivery of services.
- Supervising finance, procurement, and HR-related processes.
- Advising senior management on administrative matters.
- Overseeing budget preparation and resource allocation.
- Ensuring compliance with UN regulations and internal control standards.
2. G20 Energy Transition Working Group Support – Intern
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Level: Internship
Category: Government and Military | Community and Lifestyle
Job Description:
The intern will support the G20 Energy Transition Working Group through research, data analysis, and coordination support. Responsibilities include:
- Assisting with the preparation of briefing materials, reports, and presentations.
- Conducting background research on energy transition topics.
- Supporting internal coordination and external stakeholder engagement.
- Drafting communication materials and supporting digital outreach.
- Providing general support for G20-related events and meetings.
3. System Requirement Specification Consultant
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Category: Government and Military | Community and Lifestyle
Job Description:
The consultant will be tasked with developing detailed system requirement specifications for UNEP’s digital platforms and systems. This includes:
- Conducting needs assessments and stakeholder consultations.
- Translating functional requirements into technical specifications.
- Working closely with developers to ensure accurate system implementation.
- Reviewing and updating system documentation.
- Providing guidance on system improvements and optimizations.
4. Legal Officer
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Level: Mid-Senior Level
Category: Government and Military | Community and Lifestyle
Job Description:
The Legal Officer will offer legal advice and services to support UNEP operations. This includes legal review of agreements, policies, and internal procedures. Key responsibilities:
- Providing legal support on matters related to environmental law and UN regulations.
- Drafting and reviewing contracts, MoUs, and other legal documents.
- Advising on legal issues related to programme implementation.
- Representing UNEP in legal negotiations and discussions.
- Ensuring compliance with international legal standards.
5. Knowledge Management and Communications – Intern
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Level: Internship
Category: Government and Military | Community and Lifestyle
Job Description:
This internship focuses on enhancing UNEP’s knowledge sharing and communication efforts. Tasks include:
- Assisting in the development and dissemination of knowledge products.
- Supporting the organization of webinars, workshops, and other knowledge-sharing events.
- Updating and maintaining content on internal and external platforms.
- Contributing to newsletters, blogs, and social media content.
- Assisting with impact tracking and reporting on communication activities.
6. Digital Policy & AI Researcher – Intern
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Level: Internship
Category: Government and Military | Community and Lifestyle
Job Description:
The intern will contribute to research and policy development around digital technologies and artificial intelligence. Key tasks include:
- Conducting research on digital transformation and AI in environmental contexts.
- Supporting policy analysis and report writing.
- Assisting in stakeholder mapping and engagement.
- Preparing background papers, briefs, and discussion documents.
- Supporting the drafting of strategic recommendations.
7. EW-MFA Statistics Consultant
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Category: Government and Military | Community and Lifestyle
Job Description:
The consultant will support data analysis and statistical development related to Economy-Wide Material Flow Accounts (EW-MFA). Duties include:
- Compiling and analyzing material flow data.
- Assisting with the harmonization of statistical methodologies.
- Developing technical reports and data visualizations.
- Supporting capacity-building activities in statistical analysis.
- Collaborating with partners to improve data quality and comparability.
8. Evaluation Consultant – Terminal Evaluation of UNEP Projects
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Category: Government and Military | Community and Lifestyle
Job Description:
The Evaluation Consultant will conduct the terminal evaluation of UNEP’s project “Rapid Environmental Assistance for Crisis Affected Countries” and project “PIMS 01983 / SMA 34823.” Key tasks include:
- Designing and implementing an evaluation framework.
- Collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data.
- Interviewing key stakeholders and project participants.
- Preparing detailed evaluation reports, including findings and recommendations.
- Ensuring evaluation meets UN standards and reporting guidelines.
9. Multimedia Communications Intern
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Level: Internship
Category: Government and Military | Community and Lifestyle
Job Description:
This internship offers the opportunity to contribute to UNEP’s visual communications and multimedia strategy. Responsibilities include:
- Assisting in video editing, photography, and graphic design tasks.
- Supporting the creation of visual assets for web and social media.
- Helping with video production for events, webinars, and campaigns.
- Organizing and maintaining digital media archives.
- Contributing to creative brainstorming and content planning.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official UN Careers Portal. Each position has specific requirements and deadlines, so applicants are encouraged to review the terms of reference carefully.
Please refer to the attached PDF for more details on each position and specific application links.
