The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global authority on the environment.
UNEP’s mission is to inspire, inform, and enable nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.
For over 50 years, UNEP has worked with governments, civil society, the private sector, and UN entities to address humanity’s most pressing environmental challenges - from restoring the ozone layer to protecting the world's seas and promoting a green, inclusive economy.
UNEP is driving transformational change by drilling down on the root causes of the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution.
UNEP’s work is focused on helping countries transition to low-carbon and resource-efficient economies, strengthening environmental governance and law, safeguarding ecosystems, and providing evidence-based data to inform policy decisions.
Through cutting-edge science, coordination, and advocacy, UNEP supports its 193 Member States to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and live in harmony with nature.
And this work has never been more critical.
For a look back at UNEP’s history and five decades of environmental milestones, watch the video and see the UNEP timeline of milestones over the past 50 years.
Today's global environmental challenges can be overcome but only with the best and the brightest on our team.
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) regularly seeks qualified professionals in a wide range of fields. The UNEP workforce is made up of different categories and levels of personnel, consultants, UN Volunteers, and interns. Some posts are temporary in nature.
Over 2000 people, led by the Executive Director and Senior Management Team, are involved in the implementation of UNEP’s Medium-Term Strategy. They work at UNEP’s headquarters in Nairobi, Multilateral Environment Agreements and country offices around the world.
UNEP is committed to:
- The United Nations-wide Gender Parity Strategy.
- The UN Secretariat's Geographical Diversity Strategy and
- The UN Disability Inclusion Strategy.
View current and recent vacancies below:
SENIOR FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT
Level: G-7
Job ID: 241450
Job Network: Management and Administration
Job Family: FINANCE
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Application Deadline: 10/09/2024 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
MONITORING AND REPORTING SPECIALIST
Level: Consultant
Job ID: 243229
Job Network: Economic, Social and Development
Job Family: PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Application Deadline: 09/29/2024 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
MARINE AND COASTAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
Level: Consultant
Job ID: 243831
Job Network: Economic, Social and Development
Job Family: PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Application Deadline: 09/30/2024 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT
Level: G-5
Job ID: 242734
Job Network: Economic, Social and Development
Job Family: PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Application Deadline: 10/05/2024 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT
Level: G-6
Job ID: 241515
Job Network: Management and Administration
Job Family: FINANCE
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Application Deadline: 10/12/2024 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
PRINCIPAL EVALUATOR FOR THE EVALUATION OF THE UNEP SUB-PROGRAMME ON CHEMICALS AND POLLUTION ACTION (2015-2023)
Level: Consultant
Job ID: 243809
Job Network: Economic, Social and Development
Job Family: ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Application Deadline: 09/27/2024 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Level: P-4
Job ID: 239259
Job Network: Economic, Social and Development
Job Family: PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Application Deadline: 09/28/2024 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER (TJO)
Level: P-4
Job ID: 242782
Job Network: Economic, Social and Development
Job Family: PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Application Deadline: 09/27/2024 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Level: P-4
Job ID: 243032
Job Network: Economic, Social and Development
Job Family: PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Application Deadline: 10/18/2024 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT
Level: G-6
Job ID: 238045
Job Network: Economic, Social and Development
Job Family: PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Application Deadline: 09/29/2024 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW EXPERT
Level: Consultant
Job ID: 241002
Job Network: Economic, Social and Development
Job Family: ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Application Deadline: 09/25/2024 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
CHIEF OF BRANCH, PROGRAMME
Level: D-1
Job ID: 242622
Job Network: Economic, Social and Development
Job Family: PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Application Deadline: 11/01/2024 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT
Level: G-6
Job ID: 241048
Job Network: Economic, Social and Development
Job Family: PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Application Deadline: 10/10/2024 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
OCEAN GOVERNANCE INTERN - SIDS FOCUS
Level: I-1
Job ID: 243276
Job Network: Economic, Social and Development
Job Family: ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Application Deadline: 09/30/2024 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
ASSOCIATE PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER (MULTIMEDIA PRODUCER)
Level: P-2
Job ID: 239699
Job Network: Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family: PUBLIC INFORMATION
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Application Deadline: 10/03/2024 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS AND MEETINGS SUPPORT
Level: I-1
Job ID: 243354
Job Network: Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family: CONFERENCE SERVICES
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Application Deadline: 09/24/2024 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
JUST TRANSITION SPECIALIST IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT
Level: Consultant
Job ID: 243528
Job Network: Legal
Job Family: LEGAL AFFAIRS
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Application Deadline: 09/25/2024 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
SPECIAL ASSISTANT, ADMINISTRATION
Level: P-3
Job ID: 241227
Job Network: Management and Administration
Job Family: ADMINISTRATION
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Application Deadline: 11/02/2024 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER (AIR QUALITY)
Level: P-3
Job ID: 239079
Job Network: Economic, Social and Development
Job Family: PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Application Deadline: 09/27/2024 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Level: P-2
Job ID: 242877
Job Network: Management and Administration
Job Family: ADMINISTRATION
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Application Deadline: 09/30/2024 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
SENIOR PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Level: P-5
Job ID: 239570
Job Network: Economic, Social and Development
Job Family: PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Application Deadline: 10/10/2024 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
SENIOR DATA SCIENTIST
Level: P-5
Job ID: 240024
Job Network: Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family: DATA ANALYTICS AND MANAGEMENT
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Application Deadline: 10/17/2024 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ASSISTANT
Level: I-1
Job ID: 243603
Job Network: Management and Administration
Job Family: FINANCE
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Application Deadline: 10/06/2024 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER (PUBLICATIONS EDITOR)
Level: P-4
Job ID: 239707
Job Network: Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family: PUBLIC INFORMATION
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Application Deadline: 09/28/2024 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
EVALUATION CONSULTANT FOR TERMINAL EVALUATION OF THE UNEP/GEF PROJECT SUSTAINABLE PATHWAYS – PROTECTED AREAS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (SPPARE) [GEF ID 5390]
Level: Consultant
Job ID: 242845
Job Network: Economic, Social and Development
Job Family: ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Application Deadline: 10/15/2024 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
COACH/FACILITATOR
Level: Consultant
Job ID: 243542
Job Network: Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family: PUBLIC INFORMATION
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Application Deadline: 09/24/2024 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
SENIOR PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Level: P-5
Job ID: 243250
Job Network: Economic, Social and Development
Job Family: PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Application Deadline: 10/02/2024 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
FINANCE AND BUDGET OFFICER
Level: P-4
Job ID: 238866
Job Network: Management and Administration
Job Family: FINANCE
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Application Deadline: 10/03/2024 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Level: P-3
Job ID: 240590
Job Network: Management and Administration
Job Family: ADMINISTRATION
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Application Deadline: 10/17/2024 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
AUDIO VISUAL SPECIALIST FOR VIDEO PRODUCTION & PHOTOGRAPHY
Level: Consultant
Job ID: 243641
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Application Deadline: 09/26/2024 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
OCEAN GOVERNANCE ASSISTANT - BBNJ INTERN
Level: I-1
Job ID: 243286
Job Network: Economic, Social and Development
Job Family: ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Application Deadline: 09/30/2024 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
CHIEF OF BRANCH, PROGRAMME
Level: D-1
Job ID: 242618
Job Network: Economic, Social and Development
Job Family: PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Application Deadline: 10/24/2024 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
EDUCATION FOR NATURE CONSULTANT
Level: Consultant
Job ID: 243526
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Application Deadline: 09/29/2024 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
FINANCE SPECIALIST
Level: Consultant
Job ID: 243594
Job Network: Management and Administration
Job Family: FINANCE
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Application Deadline: 09/25/2024 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER (YOUTH PROGRAMME COORDINATOR)
Level: P-3
Job ID: 241146
Job Network: Economic, Social and Development
Job Family: PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Application Deadline: 10/02/2024 23:59:59 PM (New York time)