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Home»Search by Region»Africa»8 United Nations Job Opportunities in Africa

8 United Nations Job Opportunities in Africa

Opportunity DeskJuly 12, 20234 Mins Read
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Are you looking to start a career with the United Nations? Consider applying to one of these positions.

1. Public Information Officer (Job ID: 209870)
This position is located in the Communication and Media Relations Section (CMRS) in the Office of the Executive Secretary (OES), Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The incumbent reports to the Chief of CMRS. The main responsibility of the incumbent is to lead, advise and support the development and integration of Communication and public advocacy into ECA’s work in a systematic, coherent and effective manner. 
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Deadline: August 17 | Click here to apply.

2. Judicial Affairs Officer (Job ID: 212153)
This position is located in the Justice and Correction Section of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), duty station Bangui. The Judicial Affairs Officer, P-4 level reports to the Chief of Justice and Corrections and/or the Head of Special Criminal Court Support Unit.
Location: Bangui, Central African Republic
Deadline: July 20 | Click here to apply.

3. Principal Political Affairs Officer (Job ID: 212383)
This position is located in the Political Affairs Division of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), in Kinshasa. Kinshasa is classified at “C” hardship level and is a family duty station. The Principal Political Affairs Officer promotes the implementation of key aspects of MONUSCO’s mandate through supporting the management of the political affairs division and direct use of good offices with national and international partners in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the region.
Location: Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Deadline: July 20 | Click here to apply.

4. Programme Management Officer (Job ID: 212401)
This post is located within the office of Security Institutions Service (SIS) of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). The post based in Tripoli, Libya. The incumbent will report directly to Chief of Security Institutions Service.
Location: Tripoli, Libya 
Deadline: July 25 | Click here to apply

5. Human Resources Officer (Job ID: 212834)
The Department of Operational Support (DOS) was established to provide end-to-end operational support, advisory services and other solutions to operating entities across the Secretariat, including departments, offices away from headquarters, peace operations, and regional commissions. This position is located in the International Benefits and Payroll Service Line at Regional Service Centre, Entebbe.
Location: Entebbe, Uganda 
Deadline: July 29 | Click here to apply

6. Programme Management Officer (Job ID: 213081)
This position is located in the Programme Office in Uganda (POUGA), with duty station in Kampala, Uganda, Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA), based in Nairobi, Kenya, Division for Operations (DO), United Nations office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The Programme Management Officer will contribute to managing work on Countering Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) and Anti Money Laundering (AML). 
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: August 2 | Click here to apply

7. Human Resources Assistant (Job ID: 213238)
This position is located within the Office of the Human Resources Management Unit of the in the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. The position is based in Tripoli, Libya (Tripoli is classified as a Hardship “E” duty station and a non-family duty station). The incumbent will report to the Human Resources Officer under the overall supervision of the Chief of Unit, Human Resources Management.
Location: Tripoli, Libya 
Deadline: August 3 | Click here to apply

8. Public Information Officer (Communication for Resource Mobilization & Brand) Job ID: 210433
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading 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. This post is located in the Communication Division, at the Nairobi duty station. Under the overall guidance of the Director and the direct supervision of the Deputy Director, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Deadline: August 13 | Click here to apply

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