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UN jobs in Abuja, Nigeria 🇳🇬
UN-system agencies post vacancies based in Abuja, Nigeria, Nigeria. 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
- 2
- Organisations
- 2
- Last refreshed
- 7/22/2026
Latest open roles
Consultant, Africa Programming
Global Compact Office · 🇳🇬 Abuja, Nigeria
The Consultant, Africa Programming will facilitate the development and delivery of the Global Compact’s programming portfolio within the Africa Hub team in Abuja. The role involves coordinating regional and cross-country programmes, including events, accelerators, and content regionalization, to support private sector alignment with the Ten Principles on human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. The consultant acts as a key interlocutor with Headquarters and Country Networks to contextualize value propositions for businesses, leveraging platforms like the Africa Business Leaders Coalition. Responsibilities include leading programmatic partnerships, providing programme delivery expertise, facilitating cross-country learning, and monitoring implementation. The ideal candidate possesses a Master’s degree and at least seven years of experience in project management, business development, and organizational capacity development, with direct private sector experience. Fluency in English is required, with French desirable. The contract is for 12 months with possible extension.
Closes 7/31/2026Intern- RH Abuja
Islamic Development Bank · 🇳🇬 Abuja, Nigeria
The Islamic Development Bank is seeking an Intern for its Human Resources (RH) department in Abuja, Nigeria. This six-month internship offers practical experience in development operations, focusing on project coordination, research, and reporting. The intern will support the operations team leader, project management specialist, and head of administration in managing infrastructure projects. Key responsibilities include assisting with report writing, providing technical input on contract management and project evaluation, conducting research for project assessments, participating in project progress discussions, and helping develop project management tools. The role is designed to provide valuable exposure to professional development environments for recent graduates. Candidates must have graduated with a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree within the past 12 months in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical), Project Management, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related fields. Essential skills include analytical and problem-solving abilities, strong communication, teamwork, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and organizational capabilities. Fluency in English is mandatory, while French is optional. The position is open to recent graduates and aims to foster professional growth through hands-on support of critical administrative and project management functions.
Closes 7/29/2026
Top organisations
- Global Compact Office1
- Islamic Development Bank1
Top countries
- Nigeria2
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