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Programme Management Officer

UNEPNairobi,Kenya
Category | Grade:Professional | P-3Deadline:5 Sep 2026 (26 days left)Job ID:280732Posted on:6 Aug 2026 (4 days ago)
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Job Description

The Programme Management Officer advances UNEP's One Health work by managing projects, research and policy analysis across biodiversity, climate, pollution and public health; facilitating consultations, training and field missions; coordinating partners, budgets and funding; and turning survey and programme data into decisions.

Key Details

Department

Nature and Health Unit, Biodiversity and Land Branch, Ecosystems Division

Position details

Experience level

Mid

Minimum experience

5 years

Category

Professional

Grade

P-3

Arrangement

Onsite

Education

Bachelor degree

Recruitment scope

International

Contract duration

Initial period of 1 year, subject to extension

Language Requirements

Required

English

Desired

French

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate One Health programmes and projects and track corrective actions
  • Plan and facilitate client workshops and other consultations and support change action plans
  • Research and analyse environmental and public-health issues and contribute to policy development and studies
  • Design surveys and data-collection tools and interpret results for programme decisions
  • Prepare background papers, reports, studies, publications and presentations
  • Support conferences and meetings, conduct training and participate in or lead field missions
  • Coordinate project budgets, funding submissions, progress reports and financial statements
  • Analyse programme data and communicate trends through graphs, charts, tables and reports

Role Requirements

  • Advanced university degree in Environmental Science, Public Health, Interdisciplinary Studies, Social Sciences or a related field, or a first-level university degree combined with qualifying experience
  • At least 5 years of progressively responsible programme or project management experience in One Health, biodiversity, climate or pollution linked to health
  • At least 2 years of relevant work experience in developing countries
  • At least 2 years of experience working in an international organisation such as the United Nations
  • Fluency in English at UN Level II

Desired Criteria

  • Completion of degree or non-degree programmes in data analytics, business analytics or data science
  • Experience in international interagency initiatives involving health and environment sectors
  • At least 2 years of experience in data analytics or a related area

Skills to Have

Additional info

  • The appointment is limited to UNEP for an initial period of one year and may be extended
  • The role is based in UNEP's Nairobi duty station

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNEP Careers, on 6 Aug 2026.