Programme Management Assistant

UNEP seeks a Programme Management Assistant to support their Disaster Risk Reduction initiatives, focusing on ecosystem-based approaches and nature-based solutions for enhancing disaster and climate resilience.

Location: Nairobi, Kenya (UNEP Headquarters)

Duration: 12 months (Starting February 1, 2025)

Position Type: Fully Funded International UN Youth Volunteer

Application Deadline: October 31, 2024

About UNEP’s Disaster Risk Reduction Unit

The Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Unit, within UNEP’s Disasters and Conflicts Branch, leads innovative environmental solutions for disaster preparedness and response. The unit specializes in Ecosystem-based Disaster Risk Reduction (Eco-DRR) and works to implement the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030.

Key Responsibilities

Government and UN System Support

• – Provide technical assistance on Eco-DRR implementations
• – Support global and regional DRR engagements
• – Assist with Partnership for Environment and Disaster Risk Reduction (PEDRR) Secretariat
• – Coordinate with internal UNEP divisions

Knowledge Development

• – Conduct research on Eco-DRR topics
• – Support report preparation and recommendations
• – Document and disseminate best practices
• – Develop training materials
• – Create communication content

Project Management

• – Support project design and scaling
• – Monitor implementation progress
• – Maintain partner relationships
• – Assist with partnership development
• – Track project outcomes

Requirements

Essential Qualifications

• – Czech/Kenya nationality
• – Age between 18-29 years
• – Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• – 1 year relevant experience
• – Fluent English

Desired Experience

• – International development background
• – Volunteer experience
• – Cross-cultural exposure
• – Project management skills
• – Environmental expertise

Areas of Expertise

• – Environmental management
• – Disaster risk reduction
• – Humanitarian action
• – Climate change
• – Project coordination

Professional Development Opportunities

• – International UN system experience
• – Environmental sector exposure
• – Project management practice
• – Cross-cultural collaboration
• – Technical skill development

Living Conditions in Nairobi

• – Modern metropolitan setting
• – Available healthcare facilities
• – Good transportation links
• – International community
• – Moderate climate

Benefits Package

• – Living allowance
• – Settlement grant
• – Health insurance
• – Travel costs
• – Training opportunities

Impact Areas

• – Climate action
• – Disaster preparedness
• – Environmental protection
• – Sustainable development
• – Community resilience

Working Environment

• – International team setting
• – UN headquarters location
• – Multi-stakeholder engagement
• – Dynamic project portfolio
• – Global impact potential

Equal Opportunity Statement

UNEP and UNV are committed to diversity and inclusion in their workforce, welcoming qualified professionals from all backgrounds.

Note: This is a funded position by the Government of the Czech Republic. No application fees required at any stage.