The UNOPS Africa Regional Office, based in Nairobi, Kenya, oversees the delivery of over 250 projects across 40 countries, with a focus on fragile and conflict-affected settings.
Supported by more than 1,000 personnel across five multi-country offices—spanning North, West, Central, Eastern and Southern Africa, and the Horn of Africa—the office advances national priorities through strategic initiatives in Climate Action, Health, Infrastructure, Peace and Security, Middle-Income Country Support, and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
Position 1: Civil Engineer
Education Requirements
Required
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Structural Engineering or related fields with 2 years of relevant experience, OR
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any of the above or related fields with 0 years of relevant experience is required.
Desired
- A recognized professional certification or membership in a civil engineering association, at the national or international level, is desirable.
Experience Requirements
Required
- Relevant experience is work in civil engineering, structural works, construction technology, construction supervision and monitoring, or related areas.
Desired
- Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired.
- Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired.
Duty station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Position 2: Programme Management Officer
Education Requirements
Required
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Business/Commerce, Marketing, Economics, Management, International Affairs, Political science, Development Studies, or related fields with 2 years of relevant experience OR
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any of the above or related fields with 1 year of relevant experience is required.
Desired
- Certifications in PRINCE2® Foundation and PRINCE2® Practitioner is desired.
Experience Requirements
Required
- A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in donor relations and/or business development functions is required.
Desired
- Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired.
- Experience in partnership development and commercial and legal agreements is desired.
- Experience in communication and liaison with government and international organization is desired.
Duty station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Application Deadline: 11-Jun-2026
How to Apply:
Candidates who fulfill the above requirements can Apply Online:
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Qualified females and candidates from underrepresented groups in UNOPS are highly encouraged to apply.