Junior Consultant - Programme Coordinator

About the role

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking a Junior Consultant to support the Chemicals and Pollution Action Sub‑programme. The role focuses on coordinating, monitoring and reporting activities to ensure alignment with UNEP’s strategic plans.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical and coordination support for the Chemicals and Pollution Action Sub‑programme.
• Update and track portfolio and project pipelines, conduct portfolio reviews and ensure quality of project concepts and documents.
• Guide IPMR (Integrated Project Management Reporting) workflows and develop planning and monitoring tools.
• Consolidate corporate and donor reporting inputs and prepare briefing materials for CPR and governance meetings.
• Analyse programme interlinkages, strategic priorities and prepare synthesis briefs on lessons learned and best practices.
• Organise and document coordination meetings, pollution dialogues and follow‑up on action points.
• Maintain a knowledge repository and support knowledge‑management activities.

Required profile

• University degree in environmental studies, policy, international development or a related field.
• Relevant experience in programme coordination, monitoring, reporting or knowledge management.
• Familiarity with UN processes and ability to work with multiple divisions, sub‑programmes and regional offices.
• Strong analytical abilities and excellent written communication skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Six‑month consultancy based in Nairobi.
• Opportunity to contribute to global environmental initiatives within a leading UN agency.
• Exposure to high‑impact projects in chemicals, pollution and circular economy.