UNDP
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UN Jobs in Praia: Island Development Careers
Explore Praia careers in climate resilience, ocean and island development, governance, health, and international partnerships.
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4 matching listings from 3 organisations.
Finance and Administration Associate
UNDP•Praia, Cabo Verde
General (NPSA-6)3 days left11 days ago
Small Grants Programme Assistant
UNDP•Praia, Cabo Verde
Professional (NPSA-5)9 days left11 days ago
Representative
FAO•Praia, Cabo Verde
Director15 days left12 days ago
Country Lead – RESIslands Initiative
UNECA•Praia, Cabo Verde
Professional · CONToday13 days ago
Hiring organizations
Organizations with work in Praia
The active roles above show the organizations currently recruiting for this duty station. Their mix changes with operations, funding cycles, and the work being delivered locally.
FAO
1 active role
UNECA
1 active role
Salary & conditions
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Working in Praia
Why this duty station matters
Praia is Cabo Verde's national government and UN country-team hub. Its international work is shaped by island development, climate resilience, ocean and coastal management, renewable energy, livelihoods, governance, health, and public-service delivery.
- International role
- Atlantic island development and partnership hub
- Language context
- Portuguese and Portuguese Creole needs vary
Career ecosystem
International work in Praia
Candidates should make their experience in island, climate, public-service, technical, or country-program work specific and confirm geographic coverage in the notice.
Praia career FAQs
What careers are associated with Praia?+
Country-office, climate, ocean, governance, health, and development operations.
Are roles only environmental?+
No. Public services, social policy, and operations are also represented.
What should applicants show?+
Evidence for the stated island-development, sector, and partner context.