5 Current UN Jobs in Africa: Addis Ababa and Nairobi Vacancies Closing in August 2026

Five United Nations vacancies in Addis Ababa and Nairobi remain open in August 2026. Review all requirements on the official UN Careers pages and apply before the stated deadlines. The UN does not charge recruitment fees.

1. Regional Director, Africa — D-2

Organisation: UN Development Coordination Office
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Job ID: 280090
Deadline: 15 August 2026

A senior leadership role overseeing the Resident Coordinator system in Africa. View and apply on UN Careers.

2. Programme Management Officer — P-3

Organisation: UN Economic Commission for Africa
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Job ID: 278100
Deadline: 1 August 2026

The position supports programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation in ECA’s Strategic Planning, Oversight and Results Division. View and apply on UN Careers.

3. Administrative Assistant — G-6

Organisation: UN Environment Programme
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job ID: 277774
Deadline: 2 August 2026

A general-service role for candidates with administrative and office-support experience. Check local recruitment eligibility. View and apply on UN Careers.

4. Legal Officer — P-3

Organisation: UN Environment Programme
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job ID: 278897
Deadline: 4 August 2026

A professional role for lawyers interested in environmental governance and UNEP’s international mandate. View and apply on UN Careers.

5. Economic Affairs Officer — P-4

Organisation: UN Economic Commission for Africa
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Job ID: 280666
Deadline: 8 August 2026

A role for experienced economists and development specialists contributing to African economic policy. View and apply on UN Careers.

Application guidance

Tailor every application to the vacancy’s competencies and responsibilities. Use concise examples describing the situation, your actions and measurable results. Professionals seeking stronger results-management skills can explore ATI’s Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation.

Important notice

Always rely on the official UN Careers listing for final deadlines and eligibility rules. Africa Training Institute is sharing these vacancies for information and is not the recruiting organisation.