The World Bank Group has announced 76 job vacancies across multiple countries, with 57 positions based in the United States. Kenya features among the hiring destinations, with one specialised consultancy role open for applications in Nairobi. The Nairobi position targets digital health professionals, and Kenyans are eligible to apply for the other positions owing to the World Bank Group membership.
The World Bank Group, which partners with 189 member countries and maintains more than 120 offices worldwide, prioritises applications from citizens of its member countries. Interested applicants are advised to create a profile on the World Bank Group careers portal to submit applications and track their progress. Candidates from other nationalities may still submit their credentials through the organisation's Connect with us portal.
The bulk of the vacancies are located in the United States, followed by India with five positions and Brazil with two. The remaining 17 posts are distributed across 15 other countries, each carrying a single vacancy: Bangladesh, China, Croatia, Guinea, Guyana, South Korea, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Panama, Singapore, Togo, and Kenya.
The Nairobi-based position is an Extended Term Consultant role within the World Bank's Health, Nutrition and Population Global Practice, classified at grade EC3 and running for a one-year term. The recruitment is local, meaning the successful applicant will be based in Nairobi and operate within the Eastern and Southern Africa region, which spans 26 countries and is home to approximately 700 million people.
The consultant will provide technical assistance on digital health strategy, data governance, interoperability, responsible artificial intelligence, and capacity building to support health systems across the region. The role also involves advising client governments and World Bank teams on policy and regulatory reforms, including cybersecurity, vendor management, and data privacy frameworks.
In other news, the United Nations advertised 33 job vacancies based in Nairobi across departments including UNEP, UN-Habitat, UNODC and the Department of Peace Operations. The positions range from internships and general service roles to professional and senior leadership positions, with application deadlines running from mid-September to October 2026.
Applicants for the World Bank jobs are required to apply through the World Bank Group careers portal, where they can view eligibility requirements and submit their applications. The application deadlines vary depending on the position. Meanwhile, those interested in UN jobs can apply through the UN Careers portal, where they can view eligibility requirements and submit their applications through the Inspira system.
Key points
- The World Bank Group has announced 76 job vacancies across multiple countries, including one consultancy position based in Nairobi, Kenya.
- The Nairobi-based position is an Extended Term Consultant role within the World Bank's Health, Nutrition and Population Global Practice.
- The United Nations has also advertised 33 job vacancies based in Nairobi across various departments.
