Consultant, Africa Programming

Facilitate the development and delivery of the Global Compact's programming in Africa.

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Application deadline in 26 days: Friday 31 Jul 2026 at 03:59 UTC

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Overview

Facilitate the development and delivery of the Global Compact's programming in Africa.

You have:

Master’s degree in management, Economics, International Relations, Business Administration, Political Sciences, Public Administration or other relevant areas.
Minimum 7 years of experience in project management; working on business development, organizational capacity development, and business process improvement is required.
Direct experience working in or with the private sector and small businesses in particular is required.
Experience working on issues related to corporate sustainability is preferred and understanding of sustainability as it relates to UN-business collaboration is desirable.
Experience working on issues related to African economies and market trends is desirable.
Fluency in English is required.
Fluency in French is desirable.

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Result of Service

The Consultant, Africa Programming will be responsible for facilitating the development and delivery in the region of the Global Compact’s programming portfolio within the Global Compact’s Africa Hub team. The Consultant will work on a project for 24 months with clear deliverables and expected results, per the workplan to develop in the first weeks of service.

Work Location

UN Global Compact Africa Hub Abuja

Expected duration

12 months with possibility of extension

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Global Compact is the world’s largest sustainability initiative with over 16,000 participating companies in over 160 countries and nearly 70 Local Networks around the world. As a special initiative of the United Nations Secretary-General, the United Nations Global Compact is a call to companies everywhere to align their operations and strategies with Ten Principles in the areas of human rights, labor, the environment and anti-corruption. * Coordinate the delivery of regional and cross-country programmes including Events, Accelerators, the Academy content regionalization, and adhoc initiatives supporting the private sector in embedding in their operations and strategies the principles of human rights, labour/decent work, environment and anti-corruption. * Act as key interlocutor with the Headquarters and Country Networks in the region to contextualize and develop the regional and country value proposition to businesses, including leveraging global platforms and initiatives such as the Africa Business Leaders Coalition (ABLC) and the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI). * Facilitate and lead the development and delivery of programmatic partnerships, where relevant, to elevate the positioning of the Global Compact in the region with innovative initiatives that support businesses in their sustainability journey and in their contribution to the SDGs acceleration. * Provide day-to-day programme delivery expertise to Country Networks in the region, facilitate cross-country learning, and support the monitoring of programme implementation including the management of periodic programmatic and reporting documents.

Qualifications/special skills

Master’s degree in management, Economics, International Relations, Business Administration, Political Sciences, Public Administration or other relevant areas. Minimum 7 years of experience in project management; working on business development, organizational capacity development, and business process improvement is required. Direct experience working in or with the private sector and small businesses in particular is required Experience working on issues related to corporate sustainability is preferred and understanding of sustainability as it relates to UN-business collaboration is desirable Experience working on issues related to African economies and market trends is desirable.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Fluency in French is desirable.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with project management in sustainability initiatives?	The interviewer wants to understand your practical experience in managing sustainability-focused projects.	Provide specific examples of projects you've managed, detailing your role and the outcomes.
How have you collaborated with stakeholders in previous roles?	This question assesses your ability to engage and manage relationships with diverse stakeholders.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you use to ensure effective program delivery?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to adapt a project for specific regional or cultural contexts.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you understand about corporate sustainability and its challenges?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you approach embedding sustainability principles in a business strategy?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of a successful program you led that focused on sustainability?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you keep informed about market trends in African economies?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.