Consultant, Regional Administrative Data for Counter TraffickingIOM·RemoteNairobi, Kenya13 days leftSenior level · CON2 days agoUN & IGO jobs in Nairobi
Kenya
- Duty station conditions
- 40.9% Post adjustmentB Hardship
- Hiring organizations
- 19 organizations
- Active roles
- 70 active roles
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Consultant, Regional Administrative Data for Counter TraffickingIOM·RemoteNairobi, Kenya13 days leftSenior level · CON2 days ago
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About Nairobi
Nairobi is a fast-growing East African capital with a varied urban rhythm, strong technology and service sectors, and easy access to green space and wildlife areas. Neighbourhood choice, road traffic and daily travel are material parts of city life.
English is widely used, while Swahili is central to local life and many partnerships. Housing, commuting and security choices differ substantially between areas, so candidates should check an office’s exact location before planning a move.
Nairobi is the UN’s only headquarters duty station in Africa and the Global South. UNON hosts UNEP and UN-Habitat and supports a large mix of country, regional and global offices working in environment, cities, humanitarian action, health, migration and operations.
- Working languages
- English and Swahili
- Known for
- East African hub · Wildlife access · Technology
- Avg. cost of living per person
- KSh 114,000/month incl. basic rent
- Avg. salary
- KSh 54,800/month net
Nairobi Hiring Trends
(Past 12 months)- Jobs this month
- 121
- Jobs last month
- 33
- Most active month
- October ’26
- Most active organization
UNEP
Top Skills
- Report Writing (27%)
- Data Analysis (26%)
- Data Visualization (19%)
- Capacity Building (15%)
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) (15%)
Top Job Functions
- Programme & Project Management17%
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Knowledge10%
- Policy, Governance & International Affairs9%
- Finance, Accounting, Audit & Risk6%
- Partnerships, Fundraising & Business Development6%
Top Sectors
- Climate, Environment & Biodiversity25%
- Children & Youth13%
- Cities, Housing & Urban Development11%
- Economic Development & Poverty Reduction10%
- Humanitarian Response & Disaster Risk10%
Top Contract Types
- Consultancy38%
- Roster11%
- Temporary9%
Experience Levels
- Senior level43%
- Mid level34%
- Entry level17%
- Intern / Grad5%
Required Languages
- English95%
- Swahili5%
- French4%
Most Advertised Grades
- P-412%
- P-310%
- I-15%
- P-25%
- P-55%
- G-53%
Top hiring Organizations
Guides & Info
Explore official local information, UN employment guidance and practical resources for working in Nairobi.
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Why work in Nairobi?
Africa’s UN headquarters
Work from the Global South’s only UN headquarters duty station and major regional hub.
Global environmental leadership
Support UNEP’s environmental mandate where climate, nature and pollution policy meet implementation.
Cities expertise in practice
Connect urban policy and partnerships through UN-Habitat’s headquarters and wider regional network.
UN salary
Career guides
How to apply for jobs in Nairobi
Nairobi is a shared UN campus and regional market, not one recruitment system. Start with the legal employer in each notice, then match its profile, appointment category, language requirements and assessment process to documented experience.
1Map the Nairobi employer+
Use Nairobi jobs on IGO Jobs to compare vacancies by organization, field, contract and deadline. Check whether the role belongs to UNON, UNEP, UN-Habitat, a country office, a regional office or another employer before deciding where to apply.
2Open the official vacancy+
Select Apply now on IGO Jobs to reach the matching official notice. UN Secretariat vacancies normally use UN Careers and Inspira, while agencies, funds, banks and NGOs maintain separate accounts and recruitment procedures.
3Confirm the appointment route+
Read whether the post is internationally recruited, locally recruited, consultancy, internship, temporary or another appointment. Do not assume a Nairobi vacancy includes work authorisation, relocation or the same benefits as a different employer’s role.
4Evidence the mandate and geography+
Tailor the application to the announced work: environment, urban development, humanitarian operations, regional coordination, country programming, conference services or corporate support. Make relevant partnerships, field delivery, data, policy or technical results concrete.
5Submit and prepare carefully+
Complete all employer-specific fields before the deadline and retain the confirmation. Prepare for the stated written, technical or competency assessment; if selected, confirm the reporting location, travel expectations, security briefing and employment-status arrangements with the employer.
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Questions about careers in Nairobi
Which organizations recruit in Nairobi?
UNON, UNEP and UN-Habitat are headquartered in Nairobi, alongside country, regional and global offices of many UN entities and partners. The live hiring-organizations section shows current employers, but the individual vacancy identifies the legal employer, office and recruitment route.
Is Nairobi a UN headquarters duty station?
Yes. UNON is one of the four major UN duty stations and the only headquarters duty station in Africa and the Global South. That does not make every Nairobi role a UN Secretariat post: agencies, funds, NGOs and banks use separate contracts and systems.
Do I need Swahili for Nairobi roles?
Not for every role. English is widely used in international offices, while Swahili or other languages can matter for Kenya-facing, community-facing or regional work. Treat the required and desired language fields in the official notice as the authority.
Are all Nairobi vacancies internationally recruited?
No. Nairobi employers advertise international, locally recruited, consultancy, internship, temporary and other appointment routes. Eligibility, pay, work authorisation and relocation depend on the employer and contract category, not simply the city or the UN compound.
Is there one application portal for Nairobi employers?
No. UN Secretariat jobs normally use UN Careers and Inspira, whereas UNEP, UN-Habitat and other organizations may use their own systems. Open the official link for the particular vacancy; a profile with one organization does not transfer to another.
What should I emphasize in a Nairobi application?
Connect your evidence to the specific office and portfolio rather than writing a general UN application. Depending on the role, demonstrate environmental, urban, humanitarian, regional, country-programme, conference or operational results and the partnerships needed to deliver them.
Sources
- Local overview: Nairobi local information — Nairobi City County Government
- UN net base salary: ICSC Professional salary scale · Effective 2026-01-01.
- Post adjustment: ICSC October 2026 consolidated circular · Current ICSC schedules · Schedule as of 1 October 2026; individual multiplier dates can differ.
- Hardship: ICSC mobility and hardship classification
- Jobs and hiring trends: IGO Jobs database and methodology