UN jobs in Lesotho 🇱🇸

International Consultant-for the development of the Gavi 6.0 country holistic application, Lesotho expanded programme on immunization

World Health Organization · 🇱🇸 Lesotho

Technical Specialist for Minister of Finance and Development Planning

United Nations Development Programme · 🇱🇸 Maseru, Lesotho

The Technical Specialist for Minister of Finance and Development Planning provides high-level policy advice, strategic leadership, and executive management support to the Minister in Lesotho. Key responsibilities include economic policy analysis, fiscal management, development planning, policy coordination, and external representation. The role requires advising on macroeconomic stability, fiscal discipline, sustainable development, and public financial management. The incumbent supports the Minister's leadership in implementing government policies to address key challenges and advance national development objectives, including strengthening public service delivery, governance, and accountability systems. The position reports directly to the Honourable Minister and works closely with the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning and other stakeholders.

National Consultancy for developing Environmental Health Policy and Environmental Health Strategic Plan (2027 – 2031) Maseru, Lesotho 5 months

UNICEF · 🇱🇸 Lesotho

UNICEF seeks a national consultant to support the Ministry of Health in Lesotho in strengthening the country's environmental health framework. The consultant will review, update, and finalize the National Environmental Health Policy to ensure alignment with national priorities, global standards, and emerging issues such as climate resilience. Additionally, they will develop a costed Environmental Health Strategic Plan (2027–2031), including priority interventions, implementation arrangements, financing strategies, and a monitoring and evaluation framework. The assignment aims to deliver a comprehensive and actionable policy and strategic plan aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and relevant global environmental health frameworks. The role requires a high level of expertise in environmental health policy development, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement.

Consultancy for Operationalisation of Rural WASH Decentralisation Support (Internationals only) , Maseru, Home-based+ travel,#593405

UNICEF · 🇱🇸 Lesotho

This consultancy supports UNICEF's efforts to operationalize a coordinated, decentralized, and data-driven rural WASH system in Lesotho. The role involves strengthening planning, monitoring, and coordination mechanisms across national, district, and community levels. The consultant will work in Maseru with home-based work and travel requirements. The position requires expertise in rural WASH systems, decentralization frameworks, and data-driven approaches to support sustainable WASH service delivery in rural communities.

Digital Consultant for Social Accountability, Community Committee Tracking, and Community Feedback Systems, Child Survival Development, Maseru, Lesotho 7.5 months, (National/International) Remote+Travel 593436

UNICEF · 🇱🇸 Lesotho

The UNICEF Digital Consultant will support the Ministry of Health in Lesotho to strengthen digital health systems for more responsive, accountable, and resilient health service delivery. The role focuses on enhancing social accountability through improved visibility and functionality of community health governance structures, particularly tracking and monitoring Community Health Committees and related platforms. The consultant will work in Maseru, Lesotho, with remote work and travel requirements. The assignment is for 7.5 months with a national/international remote+travel contract type.

Livelihoods, Resilience & SAMS Officer (NOB)

World Food Programme · 🇱🇸 Maseru, Lesotho

The Livelihoods, Resilience & SAMS Officer supports the implementation of WFP's Strategic Outcome 3, focusing on climate resilience and food systems. Key responsibilities include providing technical expertise and advisory support to partners, overseeing smallholder agricultural market support (SAMS) and climate-resilient livelihoods activities, and coordinating with stakeholders to strengthen food systems in Lesotho. The role involves capacity building, project management, strategic partnerships, and integration of digital innovations to support smallholder farmers. The officer also contributes to fundraising efforts, policy advocacy, and ensures alignment with donor requirements and WFP's values. Reporting to the Deputy Country Director, this position requires strong leadership, technical knowledge in agriculture and climate resilience, and experience in program implementation.

Programme Officer - School Feeding (NOA)

World Food Programme · 🇱🇸 Maseru, Lesotho

The Programme Officer - School Feeding (NOA) supports policy and program activities related to school feeding initiatives in Maseru, reporting to the Deputy Country Director. Key responsibilities include leading implementation of school feeding programs, coordinating with field offices and supply chain units for timely delivery, exploring partnerships with government and civil society, ensuring adherence to national guidelines, and promoting collaboration across sectors like nutrition, health, and social protection. The role involves oversight visits, technical support, advocacy for infrastructure improvements, and contributing to project development and donor engagement. The position requires strong coordination skills, knowledge of food assistance programs, and experience in policy and program implementation.