Consultant
Quick answer
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is hiring an entry-level Consultant (Nairobi, Kenya) to provide programme management support for maritime law enforcement and border management activities in the Western Indian Ocean region.
- Role
- Consultant
- Organization
- United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya with possible travel to Comoros, Djibouti, DRC, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Namibia, Angola, and Tanzania
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The incumbent will provide programme management support to the GMCP-WIO Regional Programme Coordinator and the Associate Programme Officer, covering capacity building for maritime law enforcement and border management activities in the region.
What you'll do
- Support the implementation, coordination, and evaluation of activities under GMCP-WIO
- Support the identification of technical assistance and capacity-building needs
- Assist in the review and implementation of projects/programmes and budgets
- Contribute to policy coordination, research, and evaluation functions
- Support the preparation of written outputs
- Provide administrative and technical support for consultative meetings, workshops, conferences, and other programme activities
What it takes
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in programme or project support and coordination, maritime affairs, port and shipping operations, logistics, research and analysis, or other related fields
- Experience working in the Western Indian Ocean region or familiarity with regional maritime and security dynamics is desirable
- Experience within the United Nations system or other international organizations is desirable
- Fluency in English, i.e. oral and written proficiency
- Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Nairobi, Kenya with possible travel to Comoros, Djibouti, DRC, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Namibia, Angola, and Tanzania.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, two years of professional experience, fluency in English, and knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.
How or by when to apply?
Applications can be submitted through the provided link until 10/22/2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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