Careers

Build a career that empowers communities.

At UNEEP we hire mission-driven professionals who want their work to translate directly into opportunity, dignity and inclusive growth.

UNEEP team collaborating

Why UNEEP

Joining UNEEP means working alongside engineers, economists, educators, field officers and creatives — all aligned around one outcome: inclusive economic empowerment. We invest in our people because our people deliver our impact.

Global Mission

Work on programmes that touch lives across 50+ countries.

Purpose-Led Culture

Inclusion, integrity and empowerment are lived daily — not just stated.

Continuous Learning

Annual learning stipend, conference support, and internal academies.

Diverse Teams

Multilingual, multidisciplinary teams reflecting the communities we serve.

Open Roles

Current opportunities across our regional and global teams.

9 positions open

Programme Officer — Economic Empowerment

Nairobi, KenyaFull-timeMid-level (4–7 yrs)

Lead implementation of the Economic Empowerment Fund across East African partner countries.

  • Manage portfolio of grantees and SME beneficiaries
  • Coordinate with regional partners and government counterparts
  • Oversee monitoring, evaluation and reporting cycles
  • Lead due diligence and disbursement processes
  • Represent UNEEP in regional forums and donor meetings
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Community Development Coordinator

Remote (Africa / Asia)Full-timeJunior (1–3 yrs)

Support cooperatives and rural projects from inception to evaluation.

  • Field-based engagement with cooperatives
  • Quarterly reporting and case documentation
  • Liaise with implementation partners
  • Support inclusive participation of vulnerable groups
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Monitoring & Evaluation Analyst

Geneva, SwitzerlandFull-timeMid-level (3–5 yrs)

Build dashboards and impact reports across UNEEP programmes.

  • Define KPIs and data collection protocols
  • Run quantitative and qualitative impact studies
  • Publish annual impact and learning reports
  • Maintain BI dashboards across programme portfolios
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Community Outreach Assistant

Local and Regional Field OfficesContractEntry Level

Provide community engagement and outreach support to ensure effective communication between the organisation and local communities.

  • Assist in planning and implementing outreach activities, community meetings and awareness sessions
  • Mobilise community members and stakeholders for programme events and consultations
  • Document community feedback and share insights with programme teams
  • Support translation, interpretation and culturally sensitive communication
  • Maintain records of community contacts, attendance and engagement metrics
  • Distribute information, education and communication (IEC) materials
  • Support local-language messaging and community-level reporting
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Humanitarian Affairs Assistant

Nairobi, Kenya (Field Travel)ContractEntry Level

Support coordination, implementation and reporting of humanitarian activities by providing analytical, administrative and field coordination assistance.

  • Support coordination meetings with humanitarian partners, clusters and government counterparts
  • Compile situation reports, briefing notes and meeting minutes
  • Assist with rapid needs assessments and field-level data collection
  • Track humanitarian indicators and contribute to dashboards and 4W matrices
  • Support resource mobilisation by drafting inputs to appeals and proposals
  • Maintain contact lists, partner databases and incident logs
  • Provide administrative and logistical support to field missions
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Programme Support Assistant

Global / Regional OfficesContractEntry Level

Support the effective planning, implementation and monitoring of programme activities by providing administrative, coordination and reporting assistance.

  • Provide administrative and logistical support to programme planning and implementation
  • Assist in organising meetings, workshops, trainings and field missions
  • Draft correspondence, meeting minutes, agendas and routine reports
  • Maintain programme files, databases and tracking tools
  • Support procurement, contracting and partner onboarding processes
  • Compile programme data and contribute to monthly and quarterly reports
  • Coordinate with implementing partners on routine deliverables and follow-ups
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Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Assistant

Nairobi, Kenya (Field Travel)ContractEntry Level

Support WASH humanitarian interventions through field coordination, monitoring and reporting assistance.

  • Support implementation of WASH activities including water supply, sanitation and hygiene promotion
  • Conduct field monitoring of WASH infrastructure and report on functionality and use
  • Facilitate community hygiene promotion sessions and behaviour-change activities
  • Coordinate with local authorities, partners and community committees
  • Collect and compile WASH indicators for routine reporting
  • Support assessments of water quality, latrine coverage and hygiene practices
  • Assist in procurement and distribution of WASH supplies and NFIs
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Field Monitoring and Reporting Assistant

Nairobi, Kenya (Field Travel)ContractEntry Level

Support monitoring and reporting of field activities through systematic data collection and verification.

  • Conduct field visits to monitor activities and verify implementation
  • Collect quantitative and qualitative data from beneficiaries and partners
  • Support verification of outputs against established indicators
  • Assist in compiling monitoring reports and site visit summaries
  • Maintain monitoring databases and documentation
  • Flag implementation issues and risks to programme management
  • Support learning reviews and after-action reflections with partners
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Field Data Collection and Verification Assistant

Nairobi, Kenya (Field Travel)ContractEntry Level

Support field operations through accurate data collection and verification, contributing to reliable reporting, programme learning and improved decision-making.

  • Collect data using surveys, interviews and focus group discussions
  • Ensure accuracy, completeness and timely submission of collected data
  • Support use of digital and mobile data collection platforms
  • Assist in organising, cleaning and uploading field data
  • Support preparation of data summaries and field reports
  • Train and supervise enumerators during data collection campaigns
  • Triangulate field data with secondary sources and flag inconsistencies
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Hiring Process

01

Prepare Your CV

Update your CV and prepare a short cover letter outlining the role you are applying for and your motivation.

02

Email Your Application

Send your CV, cover letter and supporting documents to careers@uneep.org with the role title in the subject line.

03

Screening & Interviews

Shortlisted candidates are contacted for two to three structured interviews with the hiring panel.

04

Reference & Offer

Reference checks and offer issuance, typically within 4–6 weeks of application.

How to Apply

Submit your CV to careers@uneep.org

To apply for any open position at UNEEP, please send your updated CV and a short cover letter to careers@uneep.org. Indicate the role title in the subject line of your email. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

  • Updated CV (PDF preferred)
  • Short cover letter / motivation statement
  • Subject line: Application — [Role Title]
  • Optional: portfolio, references or supporting documents
Send applications to
careers@uneep.org

Don't see the right role? Send a speculative application to the same address — we keep an active talent pool for upcoming programmes.

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