UN Jobs in Kenya

Explore current United Nations jobs in Kenya, including Nairobi-based regional roles, country office vacancies, programme functions, and operational support.

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IOM

SVN-National Project Officer-Climate Mobility Innovation Lab Africa (cmil), NOB

JOB PURPOSE

The National Project Officer will support the day-to-day operations and implementation of the Climate Mobility Innovation Lab (CMIL) Africa. This includes managing projects like the Risk Index for Climate Displacement (RICD) and the Climate Catalytic Fund (CCF). The role involves coordinating with I...

NO-B
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-02-11
FAO
RAF

Project Coordinator (AU-IBAR SCOPE)

JOB PURPOSE

The Project Coordinator will provide technical leadership and coordination for the SCOPE project's implementation within the FAO Regional Office for Africa. This role involves ensuring timely and quality delivery of project results by managing work plans, coordinating with partners, monitoring progr...

CON
Nairobi, Kenya
24/Apr/2026 / 15/May/2026, 11:59:00 PM
FAO
OIN - Office of Innovation

Innovation Hub Coordinator for Eastern Africa

JOB PURPOSE

The Innovation Hub Coordinator for Eastern Africa will orchestrate regional innovation ecosystem development focused on agroecological transitions. This role involves coordinating Partner Hub Organizations, ensuring alignment between country and regional project activities, and building robust netwo...

CON
Nairobi, Kenya
05/May/2026 / 20/May/2026, 2:59:00 AM
UNICEF

Re-advertisement: Senior Adviser Education (Digital Education Implementation), P-5, Fixed Term Position, Programme Group, Education Section, Nairobi, Kenya #00133283

JOB PURPOSE

UNICEF's Every Child Learns Education Strategy and Strategic Plan emphasize equitable access to quality education, improved learning outcomes, and lifelong learning. The organization supports governments in providing learning opportunities that prepare children and adolescents with essential knowled...

P-5
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-24 / 2026-05-01
UN Secretariat
United Nations Environment Programme

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

JOB PURPOSE

This role serves to provide expert thematic advice and high-level negotiation support to parties of the Montreal Protocol and Vienna Convention. It involves organizing international meetings, delivering policy-level statements on ozone-related issues and synergies with other Multilateral Environment...

D-2
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-03-24 / 2026-05-08
UNICEF

Child Protection Specialist- Financing for Scale, P-4, Fixed Term Position, Global Programme Division, Child Protection & Migration COE - Nairobi - Kenya #00133138

JOB PURPOSE

The Child Protection Specialist (Financing for Scale) will provide strategic technical assistance to governments, UNICEF offices, and partners to strengthen public financing systems. The goal is to enable equitable, scalable investment in child protection systems and evidence-based violence preventi...

P-4
UNFPA

Chief, Data and Analytics Branch, Programme Division (PD), Nairobi, Kenya, D-1

JOB PURPOSE

The Chief of Data and Analytics Branch is responsible for driving UNFPA’s global data and analytics agenda, ensuring the delivery of authoritative, policy-relevant, and forward-looking population intelligence. This involves leading UNFPA’s Data Strategy and governance, overseeing the transformation ...

D-1
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-11
UNFPA

Chief, Population and Development Branch, Programme Division (PD), Nairobi, Kenya, D-1

JOB PURPOSE

The Chief is responsible for shaping and driving UNFPA’s global population and development agenda, ensuring that rights-based demographic change is effectively integrated into strategies, policies, programmes, and investments at global, regional, and country levels. This involves providing authorita...

D-1
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-11
WFP

Logistics Officer (planning & Monitoring)

JOB PURPOSE

The Logistics Officer (Planning & Monitoring) will be instrumental in ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of WFP's logistics operations, particularly for the South Africa/Durban corridor. This role involves leading the monitoring of corridor performance, identifying opportunities for efficienc...

NO-B
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-29 / 2026-05-13
UNICEF

Data system and analysis consultant, PME Kenya, Nairobi, 7 months, remote, open only for national consultants #592756

JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of this assignment is to strengthen UNICEF’s data systems and analytical capacity. This includes supporting engagement with and assistance to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) during ongoing survey analysis and reporting. The consultant will be responsible for consolidating ...

CON
UNV
UNEP

Technical Assistant

JOB PURPOSE

This assignment supports UNEP's Chief Digital Office in Nairobi, focusing on digital transformation and artificial intelligence initiatives. The UN Volunteer Special Assistant will provide direct support to the Chief Digital Officer, managing daily priorities, stakeholder engagements, and strategic ...

NUNV-S
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-28 / 2026-05-14
UN Secretariat
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

ASSOCIATE INTERPRETER, ARABIC (Temporary Job Opening)

JOB PURPOSE

The Associate Interpreter/Translator will provide accurate translation and simultaneous interpretation between English and Arabic, ensuring a gender-sensitive approach, particularly concerning age and gender in relation to sexual and gender-based violence. The role involves participating in field mi...

P-2
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01 / 2026-05-15
UN Secretariat
United Nations Environment Programme

Biodiversity and Health Expert

JOB PURPOSE

This consultancy aims to strengthen national and regional capacities to integrate holistic One Health considerations into biodiversity planning and policy frameworks. The role supports UNEP's efforts, in collaboration with partners like the CBD Secretariat and the Quadripartite, to develop and promo...

CON
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-04-24 / 2026-05-15
UN Secretariat
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER - ANALYST/REPORTING OFFICER (Temporary Job Opening)

JOB PURPOSE

The Human Rights Officer (Analyst/Reporting Officer) is responsible for reviewing and analyzing collected information to guide the Fact Finding Mission's investigations. This includes identifying information gaps, coordinating with investigation teams, legal advisors, and gender advisors to ensure c...

P-4
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01 / 2026-05-15
UN Secretariat
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER / INVESTIGATOR (Temporary Job Opening) - 2 Positions

JOB PURPOSE

The Human Rights Officer/Investigator is responsible for researching, collecting, and analyzing information related to human rights, international humanitarian, and criminal law matters within the Sudan. This involves conducting investigations, interviewing victims and witnesses, monitoring trends i...

P-3
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01 / 2026-05-15
UN Secretariat
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER / LEGAL ADVISER (Temporary Job Opening)

JOB PURPOSE

The Human Rights Officer/Legal Adviser will provide critical legal expertise to the Independent International Fact Finding Mission for the Sudan. This involves advising the team on the applicable legal framework and standards for human rights investigations, conducting legal research, and contributi...

P-4
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01 / 2026-05-15
UN Secretariat
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER / OPEN-SOURCE INVESTIGATOR (Temporary Job Opening)

JOB PURPOSE

The Human Rights Officer will conduct open-source and digital investigations into alleged violations of international human rights, humanitarian, and criminal law, adhering to OHCHR methodologies and protocols. This involves setting up investigation tools, verifying and analyzing digital content (au...

P-3
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01 / 2026-05-15
UN Secretariat
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

INFORMATION AND EVIDENCE OFFICER (Temporary Job Opening)

JOB PURPOSE

The Information and Evidence Officer is responsible for managing the Fact-Finding Mission’s electronic information and evidence repository. This includes leading eDiscovery project management for information review and analysis, translating investigation objectives into technical activities, and adv...

P-3
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01 / 2026-05-15
UN Secretariat
United Nations Environment Programme

Project Management Assistant

JOB PURPOSE

This role is responsible for the effective and timely coordination, implementation, and oversight of the African Elephant Fund (AEF) project portfolio. The primary goal is to strengthen project delivery, ensure financial accountability, and enhance the impact of AEF-funded projects. This involves de...

CON
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-05 / 2026-05-15
UN Secretariat
United Nations Environment Programme

Social & Environment Safeguards expert-Tanzania

JOB PURPOSE

The Social & Environment Safeguards Expert will ensure the Project F218 "Building resilience in the landscapes of Kigoma region, Tanzania" fully complies with applicable social and environmental safeguard policies. This involves providing technical guidance, capacity building, and direct support to ...

CON
Nairobi, Kenya
2026-05-01 / 2026-05-15
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