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Posted:
June 15, 2026
Location:
Kenya, Kenya, Kenya

Job Description

Job Description

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the UN agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. The Urban Economy Branch of UN-Habitat has the mandate to promote local capabilities of local go…


Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities


Under the overall supervision of the Snr. Programme Management Officer/Project Manager, the ESS specialist will be responsible for the following duties: Environmental Safeguards

  • Support counties and municipalities to integrate the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA, ; amended ) in the county and municipal level integrated plans as well as the planning and design of UIG projects.

  • Assist municipalities to prepare environmental screening...

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    Job Overview

    Job Type: Full-Time
    Location: Kenya, Kenya
    Posted: June 15, 2026
    Deadline: July 25, 2026