UN jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa 🇿🇦

National Post: Media and Crisis Communications Specialist, ESARO, Johannesburg, NOC

United Nations Population Fund · 🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South Africa

The Media and Crisis Communications Specialist will lead UNFPA's regional media and communications strategy across East and Southern Africa, a complex and dynamic environment encompassing humanitarian crises and development challenges. Key responsibilities include developing media relations strategies, managing high-level media relationships, leading crisis communications during emergencies, and ensuring UNFPA's voice is credible and compelling. The role requires strategic thinking, strong media engagement skills, and experience in crisis communications, humanitarian contexts, and senior-level spokesperson management. The incumbent will work under the guidance of the Director of ESARO and Regional Communications Adviser, contributing to shaping public perceptions of UNFPA's mission and impact across diverse media platforms and audiences.

Regional Industry (Senior) Manager, MAS, Agribusiness & Forestry, East & Southern Africa

World Bank Group · 🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South Africa

Regional Industry Director (RID), Manufacturing and Services, MAS Africa

World Bank Group · 🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South Africa

Logistics Officer (Corridor Coordination and Network Design, Southern Africa), SC9 - Johannesburg

World Food Programme · 🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South Africa

The Logistics Officer (Corridor Coordination and Network Design, Southern Africa) based in Johannesburg will lead corridor coordination and network design engagement for WFP Country Offices in Southern Africa. Key responsibilities include acting as the primary focal point for corridor coordination, analyzing and designing logistics networks, identifying and managing operational risks, interfacing with planning and optimization functions, ensuring data quality and performance visibility, and supporting global corridor operations. The role requires strong analytical and coordination skills to align planning assumptions, manage interdependencies, and optimize corridor performance across multiple stakeholders. The position reports to the Global Corridor Operations Lead and supports the broader Global Corridor Operations Service framework.