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Description of assignment title: Junior Environmental Officer

Assignment country: Egypt

Expected start date: 08/03/2025

Sustainable Development Goal: 13. Climate action

Volunteer category: International UN University Volunteer

Host entity: WHO

Type: Onsite

Duration: 6 months

Number of assignments: 1

Duty stations: Cairo

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Mission and objectives

The World Health Organization serves as the directing and coordinating authority for public health within the United Nations system. WHO seeks to promote health, ensure everyone can attain the highest level of health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable through partnerships, people, and countries.

Context

WHO is working to Promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable. Enhancing the health and well-being of a billion more people by:

  • Addressing social determinants of health
  • Promoting intersectoral approaches
  • Climate change
  • Environmental health
  • Air pollution

Skills in:

  • Project management
  • Problem solving
  • Communication skills

Required education: Secondary Education, with a Bachelor degree or currently studying towards a Bachelor or Master degree in Environmental Studies, Climate Studies, Environmental Health, Food safety and hygiene, Food science, Food microbiology, Public Health and Epidemiology, or a related field.

Area(s) of expertise

Health, Natural and life sciences, Energy and environment

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Living conditions and remarks

Cairo offers a vibrant living experience that encourages exploration and adaptability. The city has a diverse public transportation system. A wide range of housing options is available for various preferences and budgets. Quality healthcare is accessible, with excellent private facilities. The hot climate makes air conditioning essential. Cairo’s rich cultural heritage is evident in its historical sites, museums, and vibrant markets, making it an inspiring place to live.

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy

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General

Description of assignment title: Junior Environmental Officer

Assignment country: Egypt

Expected start date: 08/03/2025

Sustainable Development Goal: 13. Climate action

Volunteer category: International UN University Volunteer

Host entity: WHO

Type: Onsite

Duration: 6 months

Number of assignments: 1

Duty stations: Cairo

Details

Mission and objectives

The World Health Organization serves as the directing and coordinating authority for public health within the United Nations system. WHO seeks to promote health, ensure everyone can attain the highest level of health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable through partnerships, people, and countries.

Context

WHO is working to Promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable. Enhancing the health and well-being of a billion more people by:

  • Addressing social determinants of health
  • Promoting intersectoral approaches
  • Climate change
  • Environmental health
  • Air pollution

Skills in:

  • Project management
  • Problem solving
  • Communication skills

Required education: Secondary Education, with a Bachelor degree or currently studying towards a Bachelor or Master degree in Environmental Studies, Climate Studies, Environmental Health, Food safety and hygiene, Food science, Food microbiology, Public Health and Epidemiology, or a related field.

Area(s) of expertise

Health, Natural and life sciences, Energy and environment

Driving license

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Other information

Living conditions and remarks

Cairo offers a vibrant living experience that encourages exploration and adaptability. The city has a diverse public transportation system. A wide range of housing options is available for various preferences and budgets. Quality healthcare is accessible, with excellent private facilities. The hot climate makes air conditioning essential. Cairo's rich cultural heritage is evident in its historical sites, museums, and vibrant markets, making it an inspiring place to live.

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person's race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy

Scam warning

The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

2025-08-03

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