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Choose the right job for you
Apply only to those jobs that are suited to your strengths and aspirations and make sure to update your application to highlight important facts relevant to the job you are applying for.
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When describing past experiences, focus on what you’ve accomplished and achieved, as opposed to what you do on a daily basis.
Consultant on TEEB National Implementation – Level A
Job ID : 270206
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jan 10, 2026
Deadline : Jan 19, 2026
Mid-Term Reviewer – Nauru project (GEFID 10161) and Papua New Guinea project (GEFID 10580)
Job ID : 270166
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jan 9, 2026
Deadline : Jan 18, 2026
Restoration Project Proposal Developer – Level C
Job ID : 270132
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jan 9, 2026
Deadline : Jan 18, 2026
Terminal Review Consultant: for E-mobility Armenia project, GEFID 10280
Job ID : 270236
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jan 9, 2026
Deadline : Jan 16, 2026
Intern – Programme support
Job ID : 269510
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jan 8, 2026
Deadline : Jan 22, 2026
Communications Consultant
Job ID : 270163
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jan 8, 2026
Deadline : Jan 30, 2026
Freshwater & Urban Expert
Job ID : 270144
Job Network :
Job Family : MPA
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jan 8, 2026
Deadline : Jan 16, 2026
Restoration Investment Prospectus Developer – Level C
Job ID : 270130
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jan 8, 2026
Deadline : Jan 19, 2026
Mountain Restoration Specialist – Level B
Job ID : 270135
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jan 8, 2026
Deadline : Jan 16, 2026
Analyst for Nation Statistics Office
Job ID : 269943
Job Network :
Job Family : Statistics
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jan 7, 2026
Deadline : Jan 16, 2026
Environmental Law Specialist
Job ID : 270064
Job Network :
Job Family : Legal Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jan 7, 2026
Deadline : Jan 16, 2026
Lead Analyst for Nation Statistics Office Statistician
Job ID : 269277
Job Network :
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jan 7, 2026
Deadline : Jan 16, 2026
Urban Mobility and Disaster Resilience Specialist,
Job ID : 269782
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jan 6, 2026
Deadline : Jan 20, 2026
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER, P3
Job ID : 265022
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jan 2, 2026
Deadline : Jan 31, 2026
Associate Programme Management Officer, P2
Job ID : 261733
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-2
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Dec 29, 2025
Deadline : Jan 27, 2026
Intern – Climate Change and Urban Environment
Job ID : 269355
Job Network :
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Dec 29, 2025
Deadline : Jan 12, 2026
Legal Officer, P3
Job ID : 269497
Job Network : Legal
Job Family : Legal Affairs
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI, NEW YORK
Department/Office : Office of Administration of Justice
Date Posted : Dec 23, 2025
Deadline : Jan 10, 2026
Principal Evaluator for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF GOLD Programme Child projects, “Global knowledge management (GEF 9697)” & “PlanetGold Programe (GEF 9602)”
Job ID : 269340
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Dec 22, 2025
Deadline : Jan 14, 2026
Evaluation Specialist for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF GOLD Programme Child projects, “Global knowledge management (GEF 9697)” & “PlanetGold Programe (GEF 9602)”
Job ID : 269511
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Dec 19, 2025
Deadline : Jan 11, 2026
INFORMATION SYSTEMS OFFICER, P3
Job ID : 268476
Job Network : Information and Telecommunication Technology
Job Family : Information Management Systems and Technology
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Dec 19, 2025
Deadline : Feb 1, 2026
Programme Management Assistant, G6
Job ID : 268113
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Dec 18, 2025
Deadline : Jan 16, 2026
Evaluation Consultant for the Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP Project “Supporting Inclusive Green Economy Approaches to Sustainable Development” [PIMS ID 2095]
Job ID : 269116
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Dec 17, 2025
Deadline : Jan 11, 2026
Gender-Inclusive Investment and Industry Strategies for E-Mobility
Job ID : 268630
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Dec 15, 2025
Deadline : Jan 11, 2026
