United Nations advertises over 40 jobs in Kenya with July and August deadlines

United Nations advertises over 40 jobs in Kenya with July and August deadlines

• United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) invited candidates to submit their applications for various positions
• The roles are in a variety of disciplines, such as communication, information systems, marketing, and project management
• It warned prospective candidates against conmen, noting it does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process

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The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has listed over forty open positions on its website.

The roles are in various disciplines, such as communication, information systems, marketing, and project management.

UNEP's recruitment drive is part of its efforts to strengthen its operations in Kenya. It offers opportunities for seasoned professionals and recent graduates.

"The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training). The UN does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts," it stated.

Which jobs did UNEP announce?

1. Senior organisational and management expert.
2. Evaluation consultant for terminal evaluation of the UNEP project.
3. Senior programme management officer.
4. Senior coordination officer.
5. Terminal review consultant.
6. Associate programme officer.
7. National consultant – NBSAP editing.
8. National consultant – protected areas.
9. National finance consultant.
10. Senior information systems officer.
11. National consultant – fauna assessment.
12. National consultant – flora assessment.
13. National consultant – coordination assistant.
14. Programme management officer.
15. Programme management officer, administration.
16. National consultant – targets, policy, and institutional alignment.
17. Gender and social inclusion consultant.
18. 2025 competitive examination for language positions
19. Project terminal review specialist.
20. International technical advisor.
21. Pre-deployment training (PDT) support trainer.
22. Evaluation specialist.
23. Associate human rights officer (two posts).
24. Data specialist.
25. Consultant for technical support.
26. Programme management assistants.
27. Programme officer.
28. Associate programme management officer, human settlements.
29. Protocol assistant (G-4)
30. Protocol assistant (G-5)
31. Crime prevention and criminal justice officer (anti-corruption).
32. Human resources assistant.
33. National consultant – monitoring systems.
34. Associate programme management officer.
35. One health intern.
36. Associate administrative officer.
37. Field security associate.
38. Intern - Urban mobility programme support.
39. Intern - innovative mobility research.
40. Intern - zero waste.
41. Intern - CITES MIKE Programme.
42. Market development (internship)
43. Administration and HR internship.

Which vacancies did the Women Enterprise Fund advertise?

Elsewhere, the Women Enterprise Fund (WEF) listed all available vacancies on its website, asking qualified candidates to apply.

Among the vacant positions was that of a CEO, who will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the fund under the board's guidance.

Other jobs include manager, finance and administration, and manager marketing research and communication.

What was William Ruto's promise to the youth?

In other news, President William Ruto engaged the youth on X Spaces, addressing issues such as unemployment and corruption.

Ruto's decision to engage on X followed his commitment to discuss matters of national interest with young people, stating his readiness to hear their concerns.

The president revealed the National Employment Authority (NEA) portal has job adverts where young people can seek opportunities locally and abroad.