Project Officer Environmental Governance Programme [Open to tier 1 and 2 applicants]

• Support the implementation of the Environmental Governance Programme, ensuring activities align with workplans, budgets, and results frameworks.
• Provide technical oversight on integrating environmental, social, gender, and human rights safeguards in mining and extractive sector governance.
• Prepare and review project work plans, procurement plans, and budgets, and monitor progress against targets and milestones.
• Identify project risks and bottlenecks and propose mitigation measures in consultation with supervisors.
• Coordinate with Swedish EPA and UNDP headquarters teams regularly.
• Support strategic partnerships by liaising with implementing partners and maintaining relationships with government, NGOs, and other stakeholders.
• Draft reports, briefing notes, and knowledge products, and support monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities.

• Advanced university degree (master's or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, Development Studies, International Relations, Project Management, or related field, OR a bachelor's degree with two additional years of relevant experience.
• For candidates with a master's degree, no professional experience is required; those with a bachelor's degree must have at least two years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in management advisory services, project design, monitoring and evaluation, or project leadership.
• Experience working with UN agencies, governments, NGOs, civil society, and international organizations is preferred.
• Knowledge of capacity building theories and methodologies is preferred.
• Proficiency in computer use, including MS Word, Excel, and web-based management systems, with advanced skills in spreadsheets and databases.
• Fluency in both English and Swahili is required.

Apply through the employer's official contact by the closing date of Tuesday, 20 October 2026.