United Nations Environment Programme Freshwater & Urban Resilience Expert Jobs in Kenya

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP); is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda and promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development. UNEP’s Ecosystems Division works with partners to provide technical assistance, capacity development, and strengthen environmental management capacity in developing countries and countries with economies in transition.

Job Summary

Support the EC‑funded project “Implementation and reinforcement of global water resolutions, preparation and follow‑up to UNEA‑7 and the UN Water Conferences 2026 & 2028.” Provide technical expertise on freshwater and urban ecosystem resilience, stakeholder engagement, gender‑responsive guidance, and resource mobilization. Contribute to the operationalization of the Baku Dialogue on Water for Climate Action and preparation for key global fora.

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise to enhance implementation of the Global Water Resolutions project.

Support national‑level engagement in focus countries, integrating water elements into NDCs, NAPs, NBSAPs, and related plans.

Develop 3 joint project concepts with UN‑Water partners, integrating urban resilience.

Publish 2 gender‑responsive guidance documents and organize related webinars/events.

Conduct ad hoc south‑south and triangular exchanges, documenting best practices.

Organize inclusive stakeholder sessions for the Baku Dialogue, focusing on youth, Indigenous groups, and gender equity.

Provide resource mobilization support, including concept notes and funding proposals.

Prepare technical inputs (background notes, session concepts, logistics) for major events (COP31, UN 2026 Water Conference, World Water Forum, World Water Week, etc.).

Coordinate with UNECE,

WMO, UN‑Water, UNEP Cities Unit, and Regional Offices.

Contribute to project reporting, indicator tracking, and results monitoring.

Qualifications

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Water Resources Management, Urban Planning, Ecology, or related field.

Bachelor’s degree with 2 additional years of experience may be accepted.

Experience

Minimum 2 years’ professional experience in freshwater/water resources management, urban ecosystem conservation, or climate resilience.

Experience in stakeholder engagement, multi‑partner project coordination, and support to intergovernmental processes (UNEA, UN‑Water, UNFCCC).

Experience preparing technical knowledge products (briefs, guidance, event materials).

Experience working with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with indicator‑tracking tools desirable.

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.

Languages

Fluency in English required.

Knowledge of Spanish an advantage

How to apply

For more information and job application details, see; United Nations Environment Programme Freshwater & Urban Resilience Expert Jobs in Kenya

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