United Nations Environment Programme Assistant Project Officer Jobs in Kenya

Job Purpose

Support implementation, coordination, and development of UNEP’s Somalia Country Programme, with focus on JOSP and associated projects (RESTORE and Maareynta).

Provide cross‑programme coordination, resource mobilization, project development, communications, and operational support.

Report directly to the Programme Manager, JOSP Somali project, Disasters and Conflicts Branch.

Work Assignments & Outputs

Programme and Project Coordination Support

Coordinate and implement UNEP activities across Somalia Country Programme.

Maintain schedules, trackers, and contact databases.

Liaise with consortium partners, Somali government, and stakeholders.

Provide logistical and documentation support for missions and meetings.

Support to Project Development and Resource Mobilisation

Prepare concept notes, project ideas, and briefing materials.

Contribute to funding proposals and donor engagement materials.

Track project development processes and approvals.

Communications, Knowledge Management, and Visibility

Draft and edit communications content (stories, newsletters, web, social media).

Prepare presentations and briefing slides.

Ensure adherence to UNEP and donor visibility requirements.

Draft talking points and key messages for events.

Meetings, Workshops, and Event Support

Organize meetings, workshops, and trainings.

Draft minutes, summaries, and track follow‑up actions.

Support UNEP participation in consortium and donor coordination meetings.

Reporting, Documentation, and Administrative Support

Contribute inputs to progress updates and

donor reports.

Maintain organized electronic and physical files.

Support data compilation, qualitative analysis, and documentation.

Maintain shared folders and digital repositories.

Qualifications & Special Skills

Bachelor’s degree in International Development, Environmental Studies, Social Sciences, or equivalent.

Minimum 2 years’ experience supporting environmental, development, or humanitarian projects.

Experience in project coordination, communications, events, or administrative support within international organizations or NGOs required.

Proven writing and editing skills; facilitation skills desired.

Experience working with multi‑disciplinary teams required.

Experience in Somalia or similar fragile contexts desirable.

Languages

Fluency in written and spoken English required.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; United Nations Environment Programme Assistant Project Officer Jobs in Kenya

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