UNEP Vacancies: 13 Open Roles in Nairobi

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has 13 vacancies in Nairobi covering programme management, environmental affairs and software engineering. The opportunities include programme management assistants and officers, consultants, evaluators, a software engineer and a deputy director. Applicants should review the individual vacancy details for the relevant requirements and application information. UNEP regularly seeks qualified professionals across a wide range of fields, including consultants, UN Volunteers and interns.

Available UNEP Vacancies

1. Programme Management Assistant

• Level: G-5
• Job ID: 282919
• Job Network: Economic, Social and Development
• Job Family: PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
• Duty Station: NAIROBI
• Application Deadline: 10/07/2026 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
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2. Evaluation Consultant for the Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP Project Mediterranean Investment Sustainable Energy Facility

• Level: Consultant
• Job ID: 285282
• Job Network:
• Job Family: ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
• Duty Station: NAIROBI
• Application Deadline: 10/08/2026 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
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3. Communication and Advocacy Consultant

• Level: Consultant
• Job ID: 285519
• Job Network:
• Job Family: ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
• Duty Station: NAIROBI
• Application Deadline: 10/08/2026 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
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4. Principal Evaluator for the Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GCF Project Enhanced Climate Resilience of Rural Communities in Central and North Benin

• Level: Consultant
• Job ID: 285626
• Job Network:
• Job Family: ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
• Duty Station: NAIROBI
• Application Deadline: 10/09/2026 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
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5. Software Engineer – Environmental Data Capacity (EDC) Toolkit

• Level: Consultant
• Job ID: 285613
• Job Network:
• Job Family:
• Duty Station: NAIROBI
• Application Deadline: 10/09/2026 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
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6. Evaluation Specialist for the Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GCF Project Enhanced Climate Resilience of Rural Communities in Central and North Benin

• Level: Consultant
• Job ID: 285683
• Job Network:
• Job Family: ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
• Duty Station: NAIROBI
• Application Deadline: 10/12/2026 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
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7. GEF Consultant

• Level: Consultant
• Job ID: 283845
• Job Network:
• Job Family: ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
• Duty Station: NAIROBI
• Application Deadline: 10/12/2026 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
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8. Programme Management Officer

• Level: P-3
• Job ID: 283044
• Job Network: Economic, Social and Development
• Job Family: PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
• Duty Station: NAIROBI
• Application Deadline: 10/17/2026 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
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9. Senior Programme Management Assistant

• Level: G-7
• Job ID: 284159
• Job Network: Economic, Social and Development
• Job Family: PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
• Duty Station: NAIROBI
• Application Deadline: 10/20/2026 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
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10. Programme Management Officer

• Level: P-4
• Job ID: 284112
• Job Network: Economic, Social and Development
• Job Family: PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
• Duty Station: NAIROBI
• Application Deadline: 10/22/2026 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
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11. Associate Programme Management Officer

• Level: P-2
• Job ID: 284153
• Job Network: Economic, Social and Development
• Job Family: PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
• Duty Station: NAIROBI
• Application Deadline: 10/23/2026 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
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12. Senior Programme Management Officer

• Level: P-5
• Job ID: 284641
• Job Network: Economic, Social and Development
• Job Family: PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
• Duty Station: NAIROBI
• Application Deadline: 10/31/2026 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
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13. Deputy Director, Programme

• Level: D-1
• Job ID: 284950
• Job Network: Economic, Social and Development
• Job Family: PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
• Duty Station: NAIROBI
• Application Deadline: 11/01/2026 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
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How to Apply for UNEP Vacancies

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