UNECA Job Vacancy – Gender and Management Support to RESIslands Initiative (2026)

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Organization: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)
Employment Type: Full‑time, Consultancy Contract
Application Deadline: June 1, 2026
Posting Date: May 26, 2026
Duration: 6 months (possibility of extension)
Job Opening ID: 278131
Apply Here: UN Careers Portal

About the RESIslands Initiative

The RESIslands Project – Strengthening the institutional capacities of the African Island States Climate Commission (AISCC) member states to manage climate risks and bolster resilience – is a multi‑country initiative supported by the Green Climate Fund (GCF). It covers nine African Island States: Cabo Verde, Comoros, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea‑Bissau, Madagascar, Mauritius, São Tomé & Príncipe, Seychelles, and Tanzania (Zanzibar).

The project aims to enhance institutional capacity, strengthen strategic frameworks, develop climate resilience projects, and promote knowledge sharing among AISCC member states.

Position: Gender and Management Support Consultant

Role Purpose

The Consultant will provide effective management support to the RESIslands project, ensuring the integration of gender‑responsive approaches across project activities, while supporting coordination, reporting, monitoring, and resource mobilization.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management Support:
  • Assist the Project Management Unit (PMU) in overall coordination.
  • Support implementation of country‑level activities.
  • Organize workshops, high‑level events, and official missions.
  • Contribute to the development of the AISCC online portal and e‑infrastructure.
• Gender Mainstreaming:
  • Ensure gender issues are integrated into project activities.
  • Promote gender‑responsive processes across all initiatives.
• Partnerships, Reporting & Resource Mobilization:
  • Support monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of project activities.
  • Assist in mobilizing resources for follow‑up activities.
  • Strengthen partnerships with implementing entities and stakeholders.

Safeguarding & Diversity

The United Nations has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and discrimination. UNECA embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunities, fostering an inclusive workplace where all personnel are treated with respect.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should apply online via the official UN Careers portal:
👉 Apply Here

⚠️ Applications must be submitted before 11:59 p.m. New York time on the closing date.
⚠️ Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
⚠️ The UN does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.