The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is extending a call for applications for several exciting opportunities within its organization.
UNEP is the designated entity within the United Nations system for addressing environmental issues globally and regionally.
It plays a crucial role in coordinating the development of environmental policy, monitoring the global environment, and bringing emerging issues to the forefront for international action.
These current openings at UNEP represent a chance for qualified individuals to contribute to this vital mission.
Current Opportunities
UNEP is currently seeking applications for the following positions:
- PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT x2 posts
- FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT x2 posts
These roles are integral to the effective functioning of UNEP’s programmes and initiatives, supporting the organization’s efforts to protect and restore the environment.
Key Details
Detailed information regarding each specific opportunity is provided below. Prospective applicants are encouraged to carefully review the requirements and responsibilities for each role to determine their suitability.
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT (Jakarta)
- Level: G-5
- Job ID: 255505
- Job Network: Economic, Social and Development
- Job Family: PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
- Duty Station: Jakarta
Required Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of experience in programme or project administration, technical cooperation, or a related area is required.
This requirement is reduced to three (3) years for candidates holding a first-level university degree.
Desirable Experience: Experience working with Global Environment Facility (GEF) programmes/projects, experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as SAP, experience working within the United Nations Common system or a similar international organization, and a minimum of one (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or a related area are desirable. VIEW MORE DETAILS/ APPLY HERE.
FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT (Bangkok)
- Level: G-5
- Job ID: 255463
- Job Network: Management and Administration
- Job Family: FINANCE
- Duty Station: Bangkok
Required Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of progressive working experience in finance, budget, administration, audit, accounting, or a related area is required.
This requirement is reduced to three (3) years for candidates holding a first-level university degree or higher.
Proven experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as Systems Applications and Products (SAP) is required.
Desirable Qualifications: Additional qualifications in business studies, finance, accounting, administration, economics, statistics, mathematics, engineering, or related areas are desirable.
Desirable Experience: Experience in Global Environment Facility (GEF) project/grant management, budgeting, accounting, and financial management, and a minimum of one (1) year or more in data analytics or a related area are desirable. VIEW MORE DETAILS/ APPLY HERE.
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT (Nairobi)
- Level: G-5
- Job ID: 254208
- Job Network: Economic, Social and Development
- Job Family: PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
- Duty Station: Nairobi
Required Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of experience in programme or project administration, technical cooperation, or a related area is required.
This requirement is reduced to three (3) years for candidates holding a first-level university degree.
Desirable Experience: Experience working with Global Environment Facility (GEF) programmes/projects, experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as SAP, experience working within the United Nations Common system or a similar international organization, and a minimum of one (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or a related area are desirable. VIEW MORE DETAILS/ APPLY HERE.
FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT (Washington)
- Level: G-5
- Job ID: 254469
- Job Network: Management and Administration
- Job Family: FINANCE
- Duty Station: Washington
Required Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of experience in finance, budget, accounting, administrative services, or a related area is required.
This requirement is reduced to three (3) years for candidates holding a first-level university degree.
Desirable Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of experience working with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software such as SAP, experience working within the United Nations Common system or a similar international organization, and one (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or a related area are desirable. VIEW MORE DETAILS/ APPLY HERE.
How to Apply
Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the official United Nations Careers portal to view the full job descriptions and submit their applications.
Each position has a unique Job ID, which should be used to locate the specific vacancy on the portal.
Closing Dates
Applicants are advised to note the application deadlines for each position:
- PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT (Jakarta): 21 May 2025 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
- FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT (Bangkok): 13 May 2025 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
- PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT (Nairobi): 07 April 2025 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
- FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT (Washington): 09 April 2025 23:59:59 PM (New York time)
Applications must be submitted before the respective deadlines to be considered.
UNEP looks forward to receiving applications from qualified and motivated individuals who are passionate about contributing to global environmental protection.
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