2 jobs in United Nations Volunteers - East and Southern Africa
Ecosystem and Community Engagement Associate
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23/09/2025
Required experience
3 years
Relevant experience
3 years
Skills and experience
Experience in ecosystem building, community engagement, or partnerships development, preferably in innovation, entrepreneurship, or sustainability sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with diverse stakeholders including startups, investors, development agencies, academia, and government actors.
• Experience in designing, coordinating, and delivering innovation-focused events such as hackathons, bootcamps, networking sessions, or mentorship programs.
• Familiarity with the African GreenTech or broader climate innovation ecosystem is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills, with experience producing content for digital platforms and media.
• Experience managing relationships and partnerships across borders, with a pan-African or global lens being an advantage.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with strong project coordination and multitasking skills.
• Comfort with digital tools for community management, event logistics, CRM, and social media management.
Area(s) of expertise
Administration, Communication
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Required education level
Bachelor's degree in Innovation Management, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Studies, Communications, Business Administration, International Development, or other related fields with a strong emphasis on ecosystem building and stakeholder engagement.
Duty stations
Nairobi, Kenya
Volunteer Living Allowance
UN Volunteers serve full-time in their professional expertise, supported by a benefits package, including a monthly living allowance to ensure a secure standard of living at their duty stations. These allowances are not intended as compensation, reward, or salary for the volunteer's service. Check our entitlement cal
culator UVP - Unified Volunteer Platform (
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Associate Programme Management Officer
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07/10/2025
Required experience
3 years
Relevant experience
5 years
Skills and experience
Experience in project/programme support is required.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience supporting the coordination or administration of programmes, projects, or activities related to biodiversity, environment, and sustainable development
• Prior experience working on the implementation of biodiversity or environmental frameworks, strategies, or policies at the international, national, or regional level (e.g., global biodiversity frameworks, conservation strategies, or multilateral environmental agreements)
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.
• Excellent computer skills, proficiency in MS Word, excel and PowerPoint various Microsoft office packages.
• Excellent oral and written skills.
Desirable:
• Previous experience supporting the preparation of events related to biodiversity, environment, or sustainable development for example global conferences, multilateral meetings, regional forums, or multi-stakeholder workshops and dialogues.
• Previous experience providing coordination and support functions in multi-stakeholder programmes or projects at the international, regional, or national level.
• Prior experience working with the United Nations and familiarity with UN online systems.
• Previous experience supporting monitoring and evaluation processes, including capturing data, preparing reports, and contributing to learning.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, demonstrating professionalism in producing, reviewing, and managing documents, reports, and related materials Strong interpersonal skills with cultural and social sensitivity, enabling inclusive and collaborative work with diverse partners and stakeholders,
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.
• Have affinity with or interest in environmental matters volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.
Area(s) of expertise
Administration, Energy and environment
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required
French, Level: Working knowledge, Required
Required education level
Master's degree in International Relations, International Law, Social Sciences, Environmental Sciences or a related field is required.
Duty stations
Nairobi, Kenya
Volunteer Living Allowance
UN Volunteers serve full-time in their professional expertise, supported by a benefits package, including a monthly living allowance to ensure a secure standard of living at their duty stations. These allowances are not intended as compensation, reward, or salary for the volunteer's service. Check our entitlement cal
culator UVP - Unified Volunteer Platform (
).