UN RECRUITMENT 2025 FOR CHANGEMAKERS IN AFRICA

Application Deadline: Varies by Job Opportunity

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The United Nations invites eligible applicants to discover rewarding career opportunities that will contribute to the progress and development throughout the continent. This is your opportunity to join transformative global initiatives.

ELIGIBILITY:

These positions are open in African countries for African and international citizens.

Available Opportunities with Deadlines:

SENIOR HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER:

P5 Duty Station: ADDIS ABABA

Department/Office: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

Deadline : Feb 4, 2025 https://bit.ly/3PrbI5Z

PROCUREMENT OFFICER:

P3 Duty Station : BANGUI 

Department/Office : United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic

Deadline : Jan 30, 2025 https://bit.ly/4aazD3i

CHIEF OF SERVICE, CIVIL AFFAIRS:

D1 Duty Station: BANGUI 

Department/Office: United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic

Deadline: Jan 22, 2025 https://bit.ly/3WxaslV

Programme Officer (TRANSFORM):

P4 Duty Station: CONAKRY 

Department/Office: International Trade Centre

Deadline : Feb 5, 2025 https://bit.ly/404mEvm

Associate Media and Communication Officer:

P2 Duty Station: DAKAR

Department/Office: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Deadline: Jan 28, 2025 https://bit.ly/4gJ5vym

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER,

P3 Duty Station: KINSHASA 

Department/Office : United Nations Organisation Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Deadline : Jan 25, 2025 https://bit.ly/3Pq9gg1

PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER:

P4 Duty Station: NAIROBI  

Department/Office: United Nations Environment Programme

Deadline: Feb 15, 2025 https://bit.ly/4gH0C92

SENIOR REVISER, CHINESE:

P5 Duty Station: NAIROBI 

Department/Office : Department for General Assembly and Conference Management – DCS Nairobi

Deadline : Feb 9, 2025 https://bit.ly/422ZpUQ

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER:

FS-6 Duty Station: TRIPOLI (LIBYA) 

Department/Office : United Nations Support Mission in Libya

Deadline : Jan 16, 2025 https://bit.ly/3DXeb5q

NEW GRANTS OF UP TO $15,000 FOR AFRICA-BASED EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT RESEARCHERS

Application Deadline: Friday, 28 February 2025 at 23:59 GMT

LOCATION: England

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young children in Africa? The Research for Equitable Access and Learning (REAL) Centre at the University of Cambridge and Education Sub Saharan Africa (ESSA), with funding from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, are offering grants of up to $15,000 to support African Early Childhood Development (ECD) researchers in Central, East, West and Southern Africa. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Africa-based African researchers with a PhD, working in a relevant research-oriented institution or unit, such as a university, research think tank, or research unit in government department/ministry are eligible to lead applications for these grants. Applications must focus on context-specific, policy-relevant and actionable research addressing key ECD challenges. 

Focus countries are Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, and Mozambique. In addition, funds will be available for successful applications from Central, East, West and Southern Africa. Collaborative projects between institutions or countries are encouraged. 

A total of 20 to 25 grants will support high-impact, policy-relevant research focused on topics that involve education and its interplay with one or more of: health, nutrition, caregiving, play, or environmental protection for children aged 0 to 8 years. Funding will cover research activities, including costs related to data collection (as relevant), analysis, and dissemination. 

Webinar with more information: 23 January 2025, 10:00 am – 11:30 am (GMT) 

BENEFIT:

Grant amount: Up to $15,000 

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