3 Jobs At UNEP

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1. Communication and Advocacy Consultant, Nairobi

2. Software Engineer - Environmental Data Capacity (EDC) Toolkit

3. Evaluation Consultant for the Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP project Mediterranean Investment Sustainable Energy Facility

Communication and Advocacy Consultant – Nairobi

Job Type: Contract / Full Time
Location: Nairobi
Experience: 5 years
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND / MBA/MSc/MA
Job Field: Consultancy, Marketing and Communication

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Communications and Visibility

• Create and implement a communications and visibility strategy for the project in line with UNEP communication priorities and European Commission/DG HERA requirements.

• Identify opportunities to increase awareness of the project and highlight its results.

• Maintain clear and consistent messaging across communication channels and materials.

• Track communication activities and recommend improvements where necessary.

Content Development and Storytelling

• Produce and edit different communication materials, including news articles, feature stories, web content, newsletters, policy briefs, speeches, presentations, brochures, factsheets, social media content, donor updates, and other knowledge products.

• Turn complex scientific, technical, and policy information on wastewater and environmental surveillance into clear content for different audiences.

• Develop stories that communicate project achievements, lessons, results, and the value of wastewater and environmental surveillance.

• Ensure all published materials meet required standards for accuracy, accessibility, branding, and editorial quality.

Digital and Multimedia Communications

• Create and regularly update project content for UNEP websites, social media, newsletters, and other digital platforms.

• Coordinate the development of videos, animations, infographics, podcasts, photographs, and other multimedia materials.

• Work with UNEP teams and external providers to ensure communication products are delivered and published on time.

• Monitor online engagement and communication data and use the findings to improve audience reach.

• Maintain an organized collection of communication and multimedia materials.

Stakeholder and Event Communications

• Provide communication support when engaging governments, Africa CDC, WHO, African Union institutions, Regional Economic Communities, River Basin Organizations, laboratories, universities, development partners, donors, civil society organizations, and media.

• Prepare key messages and communication materials for stakeholder meetings and engagements.

• Coordinate communication activities for webinars, workshops, launches, missions, side events, and high-level meetings.

• Support event promotion, media engagement, messaging, and communication of key outcomes after events.

Knowledge Management and Results Documentation

• Coordinate the recording and sharing of project results, lessons, good practices, and emerging evidence.

• Develop case studies, country stories, beneficiary stories, and technical success stories.

• Capture experiences from participating countries to encourage learning and knowledge sharing.

• Prepare communication templates, tools, and guidance for country and implementing partners.

• Support distribution of project knowledge products through regional and international networks.

Donor Visibility and Compliance

• Ensure communication activities follow UNEP requirements and applicable European Commission/DG HERA branding and visibility standards.

• Develop communication materials showcasing EU-supported activities, achievements, and results.

• Document project outcomes using appropriate stories, photographs, videos, and case studies.

• Provide communication support during donor missions, visits, and high-level engagements.

• Contribute communication and visibility information to progress reports and donor reporting.

Media Relations

• Prepare press releases, media advisories, media kits, talking points, key messages, FAQs, and other media materials.

• Support media outreach around important project milestones, launches, events, and meetings.

• Coordinate responses to media enquiries with the UNEP Communications Division and relevant technical teams.

• Identify opportunities to increase public and media awareness of the project's work and results.

Procurement and Communications Services

• Prepare Terms of Reference, technical specifications, and other documents required to procure communication services.

• Coordinate external providers such as graphic designers, photographers, videographers, translators, editors, and other communication specialists.

• Monitor the quality, progress, and timely delivery of contracted communication services.

• Review externally produced materials to ensure they meet agreed technical, editorial, branding, and quality requirements.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Maintain the project communication workplan and activity tracker.

• Establish and monitor communication and visibility indicators and targets.

• Track the performance of communication activities across different platforms.

• Prepare periodic updates on communication and visibility activities.

• Contribute to project and donor reports.

• Maintain records of communication outputs, media coverage, events, digital engagement, and other visibility activities.

• Use performance information to recommend ways of improving communication reach and impact.

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Communications Studies, Organizational Communication, or a related field.

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted instead of a Master’s degree.

• At least five years of relevant experience preparing communication and advocacy materials related to Source to Sea Pollution within UN agencies.

• Experience managing digital communication platforms and supporting communications for international events and multi-country programmes related to Source to Sea Pollution within UN agencies.

• Experience in communication and outreach for multi-country wastewater surveillance programmes, particularly in Africa.

• Knowledge and experience in major environmental and sustainable development issues is desirable.

Application Deadline: October 8, 2026

Software Engineer – Environmental Data Capacity (EDC) Toolkit

Job Type: Contract / Full Time / Remote
Location: Nairobi
Experience: 5 years
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND / MBA/MSc/MA
Job Field: ICT / Computer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the development and deployment of WESR use cases, including the Assessment Tool, Capacity Pathways, and Policy Guide components of the digital EDC Toolkit on the WESR Knowledge Hub.

• Contribute to both front-end and back-end development of WESR applications and tools.

• Assist with building content modules, navigation features, and user interface components.

• Test digital tools, identify technical issues, and make improvements based on user feedback and pilot results.

• Assist in troubleshooting and refining applications during implementation.

• Prepare technical documentation to support continued maintenance of the WESR tools.

• Contribute to knowledge transfer so internal teams can maintain the systems over time.

• Support continued development of the EDC Toolkit and WESR Knowledge Hub to help meet the 2026 GEDS implementation milestones.

• Work remotely and report to the DevOps and Infrastructure Unit Lead within the Office of the Chief Digital Officer at UNEP.

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Management, Advanced Statistical Analysis, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• A Bachelor’s degree together with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted instead of a Master’s degree.

• At least five years of experience involving database development and archiving, software systems analysis, design, and development.

• Experience developing workflow automation and service request tracking solutions.

• Experience working as part of a team, including coordinating junior team members and interacting with clients.

• Experience working on complex web application projects.

• Previous experience with UN agencies or similar international organizations is desirable.

• Experience working with multicultural teams is desirable.

Application Deadline: October 9, 2026

Evaluation Consultant for the Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP Project Mediterranean Investment Sustainable Energy Facility

Job Type: Contract / Full Time
Location: Nairobi
Experience: 2–10 years
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND / MBA/MSc/MA
Job Field: Consultancy, Project and Program Management

Duties and Responsibilities

Evaluation Planning

• Prepare survey protocols where they are required for the evaluation.

• Develop and present criteria for selecting countries and/or sites for the evaluation mission.

• Plan the evaluation schedule.

• Prepare the Inception Report and incorporate feedback until it receives approval from the Evaluation Manager.

Data Collection and Analysis

• Conduct additional desk research as required.

• Carry out detailed interviews with project implementing and executing agencies, partners, and other stakeholders.

• Maintain the independence and confidentiality of the evaluation process.

• Provide regular progress updates to the Evaluation Manager.

• Report any challenges or issues that could affect the evaluation.

• Keep the Project Manager informed about evaluation progress.

Reporting

• Prepare the Main Evaluation Report in accordance with the Evaluation Manager's requirements.

• Ensure the final report is complete, consistent, coherent, and meets the required standards.

• Work with the Evaluation Manager to address comments and revise the report until approval is obtained.

• Prepare a Response to Comments annex identifying comments that were not accepted and explaining the reasons.

• Where agreed, prepare a two-page Evaluation Brief summarizing the project being evaluated, key findings, and lessons.

Stakeholder Management

• Maintain constructive working relationships with evaluation stakeholders.

• Encourage participation throughout the evaluation while protecting the independence of the process.

• Communicate promptly with the Evaluation Manager on matters requiring attention or intervention.

Independence Requirements

• The consultant must not have previously participated in the formulation or implementation of UNEP projects or programmes.

• The consultant must remain independent of the participating institutions.

• The selected consultant will be required to sign the Evaluation Consultant Code of Conduct Agreement Form.

• The UNEP Evaluation Office will select and engage the consultant through a consultancy contract.

• Detailed terms of reference will be provided separately to the successful consultant.

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Environmental Sciences, International Development, relevant Political or Social Sciences, Communication, or a related field.

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted instead of the advanced degree.

• At least 10 years of technical or evaluation experience.

• Experience evaluating large regional or global programmes is preferred.

• Experience using a Theory of Change approach is required.

• Good understanding of Nature-based Solutions for climate and biodiversity.

• Knowledge of the UN system and UNEP’s work is desirable.

Application Deadline: October 8, 2026

Application

• Communication and Advocacy Consultant, Nairobi

• Software Engineer - Environmental Data Capacity (EDC) Toolkit

• Evaluation Consultant for the Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP project Mediterranean Investment Sustainable Energy Facility