Administrative Support Consultant
Quick answer
The United Nations Environment Programme is hiring an in-office Administrative Support Consultant in Nairobi for a 6-month contract to manage project operations, budgets, and compliance.
- Role
- Administrative Support Consultant
- Organization
- United Nations Environment Programme
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-06-19
The role
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking an Administrative Support consultant to provide essential financial, legal, and logistical management for project operations within the Industry and Economy Division. The incumbent will ensure project activities remain compliant with UN rules while managing budgets, contracts, and travel logistics. This role supports the Materials and Systems Innovation Unit by maintaining audit-ready documentation and optimizing operational workflows.
What you'll do
- Manage project budgets and contract monitoring in accordance with UN rules.
- Oversee financial, legal, and logistical project operations.
- Execute meeting and travel logistics for project stakeholders.
- Maintain audit-ready project documentation.
- Provide high-quality administrative support to the Materials and Systems Innovation Unit.
What it takes
- High school diploma required; University degree in finance or administration preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
- Proven experience in organizing large inter-governmental meetings.
- Fluency in English (oral and written).
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this job located?
This position is based at the United Nations Environment Programme duty station in Nairobi, Kenya.
What is the duration of this contract?
This is a consultancy role with an expected duration of 6 months.
What are the primary qualifications required?
Applicants must have at least five years of experience, including work with ERP systems, administrative experience in finance or contracts, and experience organizing large meetings.
By when must I apply?
Interested candidates should submit their application by June 19, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Environment Programme's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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