ASSOCIATE PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER

Associate Programme Management Officer, P2 Job Opening Job Opening ID : 284153 Job Network : Economic, Social and Development Job Family : Programme Management Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-2 Recruitment Type : Position Specific Job Openings Duty Station : NAIROBI Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme Date Posted : Sep 24, 2026 Deadline : Oct 23, 2026 Apply Now Org. Setting and Reporting The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. UNEP’s Ecosystem Division drives conservation, restoration and sustainable use of ecosystems to achieve benefits for nature and people: today and future generations. The division works with Member States and partners to strengthen resilience by providing policy and technical support to catalyze sustainable social and economic transformation for biodiversity, people and peace. This position is located in the Nature and Food Systems Unit (NFSU) of the Biodiversity and Land Branch, Ecosystems Division, at the Nairobi duty station. The Unit leads UNEP’s work on sustainable food systems and supports the integration of biodiversity, climate and sustainable development objectives through policy development, partnerships, knowledge generation, capacity-building and programme implementation. The incumbent will support the implementation of the Unit’s programme of work, including activities related to sustainable Food Systems, the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF), National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs), ecosystem restoration, and related biodiversity, climate and sustainable development processes. The incumbent reports to the Head, Nature Framework Support Unit and works closely with colleagues across UNEP and with external partners, including governments, United Nations entities, multilateral environmental agreement secretariats, development partners, research institutions, civil society organizations and private sector stakeholders. Under the direct supervision of the Head, Nature Framework Support Food Unit, the incumbent will perform the following duties and responsibilities: Responsibilities Competencies Education Job - Specific Qualification Work Experience Languages Assessment Special Notice United Nations Considerations No Fee Apply Now