Careers

Build a career that empowers communities.

We hire mission-driven professionals whose work translates directly into opportunity, dignity and inclusive growth.

Why UNIDP

A team as diverse as the communities we serve.

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

Global Mission

Work on programmes that touch lives across 130+ countries.

Purpose-Led Culture

Inclusion, integrity and empowerment 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. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

6 positions open

Programme Officer — Inclusive Economies

  • Nairobi, Kenya
  • Full-time
  • Mid-level (4–7 yrs)

Lead implementation of the Inclusive Economies portfolio across East African partner countries.

  • Manage a 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 UNIDP in regional forums and donor meetings
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Community Development Coordinator

  • Remote (Africa / Asia)
  • Full-time
  • Junior (1–3 yrs)

Support cooperatives and rural projects from inception through evaluation.

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

  • Geneva, Switzerland
  • Full-time
  • Mid-level (3–5 yrs)

Build dashboards and impact reports across UNIDP 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 & Regional Field Offices
  • Contract
  • Entry Level

Provide community engagement and outreach support between UNIDP and local communities.

  • Plan and implement outreach activities, meetings and awareness sessions
  • Mobilise community members for programme events and consultations
  • Document community feedback and share insights with programme teams
  • Support translation, interpretation and culturally-sensitive communication
  • Distribute information, education and communication (IEC) materials
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Humanitarian Affairs Assistant

  • Nairobi, Kenya (Field Travel)
  • Contract
  • Entry Level

Support coordination, implementation and reporting of humanitarian activities.

  • Support coordination meetings with humanitarian partners 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 4W matrices
  • Provide administrative and logistical support to field missions
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Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) Assistant

  • Nairobi, Kenya (Field Travel)
  • Contract
  • Entry Level

Support WASH interventions through field coordination, monitoring and reporting.

  • Support implementation of water supply, sanitation and hygiene activities
  • Conduct field monitoring of WASH infrastructure and report on use
  • Facilitate community hygiene promotion and behaviour-change sessions
  • Collect and compile WASH indicators for routine reporting
  • Assist in procurement and distribution of WASH supplies
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Hiring Process

A clear, four-step process from application to offer.

01

Prepare Your CV

Update your CV and prepare a short cover letter outlining the role and your motivation.

02

Email Your Application

Send your CV, cover letter and supporting documents to careers@unidp.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@unidp.org

To apply for any open position at UNIDP, send your updated CV and a short cover letter to careers@unidp.org. Indicate the role title in the subject line. 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@unidp.org

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