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United Nations Environment Programme
UN Subsidiary OrganFunds & Programmes- Headquarters:
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Hiring locations
- 17 locations
- Active roles
- 45 active roles
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Mandate
UNEP is the United Nations’ leading environmental authority. It sets the global environmental agenda, promotes coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development and provides authoritative analysis and advocacy for people and planet. Its work addresses the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste. It convenes governments on environmental agreements.
Quick facts:
- Established
- 1972
- Global Workforce
- 2,000+
- Annual Budget
- USD 900m+ programme resources (2025)
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Interns, Programme SupportUNEPAthens, Greece15 days leftIntern / Grad (I-1)2 days ago
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UNEP Hiring Trends
(Past 12 months)- Jobs this month
- 98
- Jobs last month
- 23
- Most active month
- October ’26
- Most active duty station
- Paris
Top Skills
- Report Writing (33%)
- Stakeholder Engagement (24%)
- Data Analysis (21%)
- Data Visualization (21%)
- Knowledge Management (14%)
Top Job Functions
- Programme & Project Management16%
- Policy, Governance & International Affairs12%
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Knowledge10%
- Finance, Accounting, Audit & Risk9%
- Communications, Media & Advocacy8%
Education Requirements
- Master’s degree85%
- Bachelor’s degree82%
- Doctorate16%
- Secondary education7%
Top Contract Types
- Consultancy57%
- Volunteer3%
- Temporary2%
Experience Levels
- Mid level37%
- Senior level36%
- Intern / Grad15%
- Entry level12%
Required Languages
- English93%
- French9%
- Spanish7%
Most Advertised Grades
- I-115%
- P-36%
- P-45%
- P-54%
- G-73%
- P-22%
Top hiring duty stations
Guides & Info
Explore UNEP’s official channels, application guidance and career resources. Use the links below to learn more directly from the organization.
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Why work at UNEP?
Address the triple planetary crisis
Work on climate change, nature loss and pollution through global environmental cooperation.
Connect science, law and policy
Translate evidence into standards, finance and action that governments and partners can use.
Build solutions across economic sectors
Help make environmental priorities practical for energy, cities, industry and communities.
Career guides
How to apply through InspiraFor vacancies advertised through UN Careers: profile, answers, documents, submission and statuses.How to apply for UNV assignmentsFor UN Volunteer assignments hosted by UNEP: apply through UNV’s Unified Volunteering Platform.How to apply for UN and IGO jobs in SwitzerlandUnderstand Swiss recruitment routes, internships, work permits and appointment-specific CDL arrangements.Open InspiraSign in to the official UN application portal. Follow the route in your vacancy notice.
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- Vacancies: Official recruitment portal
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- Guides & Info: Official guidance, professional and user input
- Organization facts: Official website