United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is recruiting a Programme Management Assistant, G6 to support the Freshwater and Wetlands Unit in Kenya. This full-time Project Management Jobs position offers the chance to work on programme and project initiatives within an international organization. Candidates with project administration experience and UN system exposure are encouraged to apply for this rolling-basis opportunity.
📋 Job Overview
- Category: Project Management Jobs, UN Jobs
- Job Type: Full Time Jobs
- Location: Nairobi
- Company: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
- Application Deadline: Rolling basis
- Last Updated: April 10, 2026
Programme Management Assistant, G6 at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) – United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Kenya Job Details
Responsibilities
- Provides assistance in support of planning and implementation of activities/processes for the Freshwater and Wetlands Unit, on its programme/project initiatives.
- Researches, compiles, analyses, summarizes, and presents basic information/data on specific programmes/projects and related topics.
- Assists in the coordination of programme/project planning and preparation; monitors the status of programme/project proposals; takes necessary action to ensure project documents are completed and submitted to relevant parties for approval.
- Assists in the preparation and analysis of programme/project budget proposals; provides assistance in the interpretation of budget guidelines; reviews and coordinates submissions of programme proposals and budget estimates, ensuring that requisite information is included and justified in terms of proposed activities; propose adjustments as necessary; prepares reports and ensures that outputs/services are properly categorized.
- Assists in the monitoring and evaluation of programmes/projects; categorizes, updates, tracks and analyses data related to programmes/projects, e.g. accounting records, outputs, resources utilized, deviations/revisions, etc.; carries out periodic status reviews,
- Maintains unit files, meetings and calendars; ensures awareness of and compliance with UNEP and Division-wide rules and regulations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Work Experience
- A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in programme or project administration, finance, reporting and project management is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to two (2) years for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience with ERP systems, Business Intelligence and project structures is required.
- A minimum of two (2) years of working experience within the United Nations system or a similar international organization is required. Experience in organizing activities, systematic follow-up, use of tracking tools, and knowledge of legal, budgeting and financial processes is desirable. One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
🎯 How to Apply
To apply for this job please visit careers.un.org.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
To apply for Programme Management Assistant, G6 at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in Kenya, you need a high school diploma or equivalent as the minimum education requirement. Beyond education, the role requires a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in programme or project administration, finance, reporting and project management—though this reduces to two years if you hold a first-level university degree or higher. You must also have at least three years of experience with ERP systems, Business Intelligence and project structures, plus two years of working experience within the United Nations system or a similar international organization.
The Programme Management Assistant, G6 role involves providing support for planning and implementation of activities for the Freshwater and Wetlands Unit, including research, data compilation, analysis and presentation on specific programmes and projects. As part of Project Management Jobs in Kenya, you will assist in programme and project planning coordination, monitor proposal status, prepare and analyse budget proposals, and ensure project documents meet approval requirements. Additional responsibilities include monitoring and evaluating programmes, tracking and analysing data related to outputs and resources, maintaining unit files and calendars, and ensuring compliance with UNEP regulations.
To apply for Programme Management Assistant, G6 at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Kenya, gather your educational credentials, CV highlighting your seven years of progressively responsible project administration experience, and documentation of your ERP systems and UN system experience. This Project Management Jobs opportunity in Kenya is available on a rolling basis, meaning applications are reviewed continuously rather than on a fixed deadline. Submit your application through the official UNEP recruitment portal, ensuring all requisite information about your relevant experience in budgeting, financial processes, and data analytics is clearly documented.
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