Project and Programme Management · Contract
Direct employerMonitoring and Reporting
United Nations, United Nations Environment Programme

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Role overview
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is hiring an Individual Contractor for Monitoring and Reporting based in Nairobi, Kenya. This 12-month contract role is suited for someone with experience in monitoring and reporting within UN agencies or international organisations, ideally with knowledge of environmental management and sustainable development.
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What you will do
- Develop and implement monitoring and reporting frameworks for the Source-to-Sea Pollution Unit (SSPU) projects, including the Wastewater Surveillance Initiative for Africa (WWS4Africa).
- Collect, manage and analyse performance data and evidence from SSPU activities, ensuring data quality and consistency.
- Prepare timely and high-quality reports for SSPU projects, including donor and UNEA reports, progress reports and briefing notes.
- Document and organise monitoring data, results, lessons learned and good practices in line with UNEP standards.
- Provide technical guidance and support to SSPU staff and partners to strengthen monitoring and reporting capacity.
- Coordinate harmonised reporting across the Marine and Freshwater Branch and liaise with partners and regional offices for quality assurance.
- Identify and implement improvements to monitoring, reporting and results-management systems and processes.
Requirements
- Advanced university degree (master's or equivalent) in Geography, Development Studies, International Relations, or Political Science, or a first-level degree with two additional years of relevant experience.
- At least two years of work experience in monitoring and reporting within UN agencies.
- Experience designing and implementing monitoring and reporting frameworks related to Source to Sea Pollution within the UN system or other international organisations is preferred.
- Experience working with multi-country programmes, especially in Africa, is preferred.
- Knowledge of sustainable environmental management and sustainable development is desirable.
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
- Knowledge of other UN official languages is desirable.
How to apply
Apply on the employer's application page. The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
