Special Assistant to Director, Programme Division (PD), P3
Quick answer
UNFPA is hiring a mid-level Special Assistant to the Director of the Programme Division in Nairobi, Kenya, responsible for providing comprehensive support across operational, planning, managerial, technical, and coordination aspects of the Division's work. The position offers a competitive net salary and other benefits.
- Role
- Special Assistant to Director, Programme Division (PD), P3
- Organization
- UNFPA - United Nations Population Fund
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Special Assistant to the Director of the Programme Division at UNFPA provides comprehensive support across operational, planning, managerial, technical, and coordination aspects of the Division's work. This role involves drafting documents, maintaining communication with various stakeholders, and coordinating inputs for reports. The assistant will also monitor implementation tasks and facilitate the Director's participation in corporate initiatives.
What you'll do
- Provide backstopping support for all planning and management functions of the Office of the Director
- Draft statements, talking points, briefing notes, and correspondence
- Coordinate the Division’s inputs to the annual and other reports
- Prepare substantive analyses and summaries of reports and documents
- Monitor the implementation of tasks assigned by the Director
- Facilitate the Director’s participation in key corporate initiatives
What it takes
- Master’s degree in public policy, international affairs, global health, or relevant field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in civil service, international affairs, global health, or relevant field
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and coordination skills
- Proven initiative and sound judgment
- Experience within the UN system
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive net salary, health insurance, and other benefits as applicable
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Nairobi, Kenya.
What is the compensation package?
The compensation package includes a competitive net salary, health insurance, and other benefits as applicable.
What are the key qualifications required?
The key qualifications required include a Master’s degree in public policy, international affairs, global health, or relevant field, and at least 5 years of experience in civil service, international affairs, global health, or relevant field.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by October 30, 2026.
Is the job remote?
The job is based in Nairobi, Kenya, and is not remote.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNFPA - United Nations Population Fund's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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