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UN-HABITAT - JUNIOR PROFESSIONAL OFFICER PROGRAMME (JPO) - JPO- Junior Professional Offic…

Auswärtiges Amt (Federal Foreign Office) Germany Nairobi Fixed-term (2 years, renewable) Posted 2026-07-22
CountyNairobiCityNairobiContractFixed-term (2 years, renewable)Posted2026-07-22Close dateNot specifiedExperience2 yearsSourceImpactpool Kenya
junior professional officerUN-HabitatNairobihousingland tenureinternationalP-2full-timepolicyinternshipjunior levelprofessional
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UN-Habitat is seeking a Junior Professional Officer to support housing and land tenure security in Nairobi. The role involves policy development, research, reporting, and advisory work. Requires an advanced degree and two years of work experience.

  • Location: Nairobi, Kenya
  • Duration: 2 years with possible extension
  • Application deadline: August 23, 2026
  • Requires advanced degree and two years work experience
  • International professional position (P-2, junior level)

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  • PreferredPractical evidence in internship, junior level, professionalThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
  • RequiredAvailability to work in NairobiThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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Original source description

UN-HABITAT - JUNIOR PROFESSIONAL OFFICER PROGRAMME (JPO) - JPO- Junior Professional OfficerChiffre Nr. 2026-2-42 Auswärtiges Amt (Federal Foreign Office) Germany Nairobi P-2, International Professional - Internationally recruited position - Junior level

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