Software Engineer (Consultant) at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Software Engineer (Consultant) at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) – United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Kenya Job Details

About the Role

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is recruiting a Software Engineer (Consultant) on a full-time basis to support the development and deployment of critical environmental digital tools. This is a three-month consultancy position based in Nairobi, working remotely with UNEP’s Office of the Chief Digital Officer. The role focuses on building web-based solutions that advance UNEP’s global environmental mandate and support implementation of 2026 sustainability milestones.

The Software Engineer (Consultant) will join a technical team responsible for the Water and Ecosystem Services Review (WESR) Knowledge Hub and the Environmental Data Toolkit. Your work will directly impact how UNEP delivers digital capacity-building resources to member states and partners. This is a technical consultancy role suited to an experienced software developer with a background in full-stack web development and familiarity with international organization workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy WESR use cases, including the digital Environmental Data Toolkit modules (Assessment Tool, Capacity Pathways, and Policy Guide) on the WESR Knowledge Hub platform
• Contribute to front-end and back-end development of WESR applications, building content modules, navigation systems, and user interface components that function across devices
• Execute testing procedures, troubleshoot technical issues, and refine digital tools iteratively based on user feedback and findings from pilot implementations
• Produce technical documentation and conduct knowledge transfer sessions to prepare internal teams for long-term maintenance and updates of WESR systems
• Collaborate with the DevOps and Infrastructure team to ensure tools meet security, performance, and scalability standards
• Support coordination with international partners and UNEP stakeholders to ensure solutions align with organizational needs and technical requirements

Requirements & Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Management, Information Technology, or Software Engineering. Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree plus two years of directly relevant experience may be considered
• Minimum five years of professional experience in database development, software systems analysis, design, implementation, and deployment
• Proven experience developing complex web applications and deploying them in production environments
• Demonstrated experience building workflow automation systems and service request tracking solutions
• Experience working within multicultural teams, including coordinating with junior staff and engaging with end-users or clients
• Prior experience with United Nations agencies, international organizations, or government entities is highly desirable
• Strong technical communication skills and ability to document systems clearly for non-technical stakeholders

What to Expect

• Fully remote position reporting to the DevOps and Infrastructure Unit Lead within UNEP’s Office of the Chief Digital Officer
• Three-month consultancy engagement with scope to support delivery of GEDS implementation objectives for 2026
• Collaborative working environment with a technical team focused on environmental data systems and digital transformation
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