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UN jobs in Kigali, Rwanda 🇷🇼
UN-system agencies post vacancies based in Kigali, Rwanda, Rwanda. UNlockit aggregates every currently-open role assigned to this duty station — across regional offices, country offices, peacekeeping and special-political missions, and headquartered programmes. Each posting links back to the official application page.
- Open roles
- 3
- Organisations
- 3
- Last refreshed
- 7/22/2026
Latest open roles
Consultant for the Design and Delivery of a Capacity Building Session on Innovative Finance and Partnership Development for the UN Innovative Finance and Partnership Group (UNIFPG)
Resident Coordinator System · 🇷🇼 Kigali, Rwanda
The UN Innovative Finance and Partnership Group (UNIFPG) seeks a Consultant to design, deliver, and document a capacity-building session on innovative finance and partnership development. The role addresses the need to diversify resource mobilization strategies amid declining Official Development Assistance, focusing on private sector collaboration, impact investing, and financing solutions aligned with the SDGs and Rwanda's National Strategy for Transformation. The consultant will manage the full cycle of the training, from planning and content development to facilitation and post-session reporting, under the guidance of the Resident Coordinator's Office. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in innovative financing instruments (e.g., blended finance, impact investing) and a strong understanding of the UN development system, including UNSDCF frameworks. They must demonstrate proven experience in designing and facilitating applied training for multi-stakeholder audiences. Familiarity with Rwanda's or East Africa's development finance landscape is desirable, as are strong analytical and communication skills to translate complex financial concepts for non-specialists. This is a short-term, part-time assignment based in Kigali.
Closes 7/25/2026Assistant Innovation Officer
UN High Commissioner for Refugees · 🇷🇼 Kigali, Rwanda
The Assistant Innovation Officer will lead the establishment and implementation of the Inclusive Digital Employment Alliance (IDEA) and Connectivity for Refugees (CfR) initiatives in Rwanda. The role focuses on strengthening refugee access to digital connectivity, skills, and online employment pathways through market-driven approaches and private sector engagement. Key responsibilities include convening multi-stakeholder working groups with government, telecoms, and NGOs; overseeing the design of connectivity infrastructure and digital skills programs; and supporting fundraising through pitch decks and donor briefs. The incumbent will serve as the focal point for the Joint Programme on Data, Innovation and Digital, representing UNHCR in strategic forums and collaborating with global partners like GSMA and ITU. The ideal candidate possesses a background in digital livelihoods, technology, or business development, with proven experience in private sector partnership building and stakeholder coordination. They must demonstrate a strong understanding of the digital economy, the ability to translate digital programs into income outcomes, and familiarity with Rwanda’s business ecosystem. The role requires high autonomy, excellent communication skills, and the ability to adapt solutions to local challenges such as limited device access. This is a fixed-term individual contractor agreement based in Kigali, with potential field missions.
Closes 7/29/2026Senior Agriculture Economist
World Bank Group · 🇷🇼 Kigali, Rwanda
The World Bank Group seeks a Senior Agriculture Economist to lead the Agriculture and Food team in Rwanda, reporting to the Practice Manager. This role involves providing technical and strategic leadership to position agriculture food systems within country programs, designing innovative solutions for job creation in value chains, and collaborating with IFC and MIGA. The incumbent will serve as Task Team Leader for complex operations, lead high-level policy reforms dialogue, and ensure integration of agriculture and rural development into core Bank products. Responsibilities include managing the portfolio, engaging with stakeholders and development partners, and mentoring staff. The ideal candidate possesses a Master’s degree and at least eight years of professional experience in agriculture, agribusiness, or food systems, including prior World Bank focal point experience. They must demonstrate intellectual leadership, strong analytical credentials, and the ability to communicate complex issues to senior management and government officials. The role requires excellent communication skills in English, high ethics, diplomacy, and the ability to work under pressure in challenging conditions.
Closes 7/31/2026
Top organisations
- Resident Coordinator System1
- UN High Commissioner for Refugees1
- World Bank Group1
Top countries
- Rwanda3
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