The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has launched a significant recruitment drive, announcing the availability of over 30 job vacancies for qualified Nigerian professionals and other international candidates. The opportunities were made public on 19 January 2026 and span various roles and global duty stations.
Diverse Opportunities Across Global Locations
The open positions cover a wide spectrum of job categories, including consultancy, professional, general service, and internship roles. Successful applicants could be posted in major international cities such as Nairobi, Paris, Geneva, Bangkok, Montreal, Bonn, Copenhagen, and Riyadh.
The vacancies are concentrated in critical environmental and administrative sectors. Key areas of focus include environmental affairs, programme management, climate policy, communications, data analysis, and ecosystem restoration.
List of Currently Advertised Positions
Among the more than 30 roles advertised, prospective applicants can consider the following positions:
- Restoration Investment Prospectus Developer
- Chief Technical Advisor – Malawi and Eswatini National Adaptation Plan
- Intern – Environmental Affairs (Bangkok and Geneva)
- Programme Management Officer (P-3)
- Multimedia and Graphic Design Consultant
- Climate Policy and Project Consultant – PAF Argentina
- Data Analyst
- Renewable Energy and Access to Finance Coaching Expert
- Administrative Assistant
The complete list includes specialised roles such as the CCAC National Agricultural Methane Planning Expert for Azerbaijan and the Urban Mobility Consultant (Share the Road).
Application Process and Crucial Warnings
Interested and qualified candidates must submit their applications exclusively through the official United Nations careers portal. The portal provides full job descriptions, specific duty station details, and individual application deadlines.
Application deadlines vary by position, with some roles closing from mid-January 2026 and others remaining open until February 2026. UNEP has encouraged all eligible Nigerians and international applicants to submit their materials before the stated closing dates.
In a critical advisory, UNEP has issued a strong warning against recruitment fraud. The agency explicitly stated that it does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. This includes applications, interviews, processing, or training. Furthermore, UNEP confirmed it never requests bank account details from applicants.
UNEP's Commitment to a Diverse Workforce
The organisation reaffirmed its dedication to building an inclusive and representative workforce. This commitment aligns with UN-wide strategies on gender parity, geographical balance, and disability inclusion.
UNEP currently employs over 2,000 personnel across its headquarters, regional offices, and country missions worldwide. This global team, led by the Executive Director and Senior Management, is tasked with implementing the organisation's Medium-Term Strategy.
This recruitment drive represents a substantial opportunity for Nigerian professionals seeking to advance their careers on an international stage within the prestigious United Nations system, contributing directly to global environmental governance and sustainability efforts.
