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UNOPS Ethiopia Job Vacancy 2026

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Role description

The UNOPS Africa Regional Office, based in Nairobi, Kenya, oversees the delivery of over 250 projects across 40 countries, with a focus on fragile and conflict-affected settings.

Supported by more than 1,000 personnel across five multi-country offices—spanning North, West, Central, Eastern and Southern Africa, and the Horn of Africa—the office advances national priorities through strategic initiatives in Climate Action, Health, Infrastructure, Peace and Security, Middle-Income Country Support, and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

Position 1: Civil Engineer

Education Requirements

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Structural Engineering or related fields with 2 years of relevant experience, OR
  • Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any of the above or related fields with 0 years of relevant experience is required. 

Desired

  • A recognized professional certification or membership in a civil engineering association, at the national or international level, is desirable.
Experience Requirements

Required

  • Relevant experience is work in civil engineering, structural works, construction technology, construction supervision and monitoring, or related areas.

Desired

  • Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired.
  • Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired.

Duty station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Position 2: Programme Management Officer

Education Requirements

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Business/Commerce, Marketing, Economics, Management, International Affairs, Political science, Development Studies, or related fields with 2 years of relevant experience OR
  • Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any of the above or related fields with 1 year of relevant experience is required.

Desired

  • Certifications in PRINCE2® Foundation and PRINCE2® Practitioner is desired.
Experience Requirements

Required

  • A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in donor relations and/or business development functions is required. 

Desired

  • Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired.
  • Experience in partnership development and commercial and legal agreements is desired.
  • Experience in communication and liaison with government and international organization is desired.

Duty station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Application Deadline: 11-Jun-2026