GEF Project Specialist I at United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Confidential • Kenya, Kenya • Posted June 24, 2026

Position Overview

Job Description

The United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the world’s 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 environment.


GEF Project Specialist I

Specific tasks and responsibilities

  • Programme/Project Development Monitor status of programme/project proposals and receipt of relevant documentation for review and approval. Research, compile and present basic country project information/data for use in preparation of project proposals

  • Project/Programme implementation Prepare Project Cooperation Agreements (PCA) and Internal Cooperation Agreements (ICAs) and their annexes for CEO approved projects

  • Prepare PCA/ICA amendment packages for approval by UNEP and Executing Agenc...