The process of applying for a United Nations job starts on this website. Once you have explored the Job Openings and selected a role that interests you, and for which you have the required experience and qualifications, you can begin the process by selecting “Apply Now” on the Job Description page.
On this page, you will find step-by-step instructions for applying under Application Process , as well as guidelines for completing Application forms and preparing for an interview.
You will also find information about assessments for UN jobs under Information about Assessments, Examinations, and Tests.
Intern – Climate Change and Urban Environment
Job ID : 231154
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 21, 2024
Deadline : Apr 4, 2024
Apr 4, 2024
Intern – Programme Administration
Job ID : 231149
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 21, 2024
Deadline : Apr 4, 2024
Apr 4, 2024
Intern – Administrative Support
Job ID : 230967
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 20, 2024
Deadline : Apr 3, 2024
Apr 3, 2024
Intern – Project Support
Job ID : 230959
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Public Information
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 20, 2024
Deadline : Apr 3, 2024
Apr 3, 2024
Gender and Safeguards Intern
Job ID : 230805
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 19, 2024
Deadline : Apr 1, 2024
Apr 1, 2024
Finance and Administration Intern
Job ID : 230884
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 19, 2024
Deadline : Apr 1, 2024
Apr 1, 2024
Communication Internship on Climate Peace and Security
Job ID : 230605
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Public Information
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 13, 2024
Deadline : Mar 27, 2024
Mar 27, 2024
Communication Internship on Climate Peace and Security
Job ID : 230615
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 13, 2024
Deadline : Mar 27, 2024
Mar 27, 2024
Intern – Data analyst and business intelligence
Job ID : 230561
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Statistics
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 13, 2024
Deadline : Mar 27, 2024
Mar 27, 2024
Intern – Donor Relations
Job ID : 230389
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 12, 2024
Deadline : Mar 26, 2024
Mar 26, 2024
Intern: Office Support, Communication & Coordination
Job ID : 229974
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 5, 2024
Deadline : Mar 26, 2024
Mar 26, 2024
Application Process
Applying for a job in the UN requires some preparation, so we created a step-by-step guide to give you an overview of this process.
Searching for job openings
Job openings at the United Nations are posted daily on this website. You can also search according to location and your area of expertise.
If you want to receive e-mails letting you know about newly posted jobs, you must first create and log into your Inspira account. You can then perform a Job Search that can be saved to generate a Job Alert that matches your search criteria.
For instructions on how to create a Job Alert, please see the Applicant Guide (p.3).
Submitting a job application
Once you find a job in Job Openings and decide to apply, click on “Apply”. This will link you directly to Inspira, where you can log in and either begin a new application or choose an existing application to adapt.
Depending on the job you are applying for you may get a set of questions. Similarly, you may be given a list of skills and be asked to perform a self-assessment on these.
Note: resumes are not considered a substitute or complementary to a completed online application. If any additional information or documentation is required, you will be asked to submit it during the application process.
If you have submitted your job application successfully, you will receive an automated confirmation by email shortly after submitting. Also note that once an application has been submitted it cannot be changed for that specific job opening.
Evaluation of the application
Your application is evaluated in terms of experience, education, and skills. Only if it is determined that you meet most or all of the requirements you will be contacted to undergo an assessment i.e. a knowledge-based test or another type of simulation exercise.
If it is determined that you are not eligible—or only meet some or none of the requirements for a particular job—you will be informed, at the appropriate time, that your application was unsuccessful for this particular job. In this case, you should not be discouraged but apply for other jobs for which you feel you are qualified.
Assessment exercise
The assessment exercise could be either a written exam or any other type of simulation exercise or case study. You will be informed in advance of the time, type, and length of the assessment. If, based on the result of the assessment, you are considered a good fit, you will be short-listed for a competency-based interview.
Competency-based interview
The competency-based interview can take place either via telephone, video conference or in person. You will be notified in advance of the time, duration and means and/or place of the interview. During the interview, we learn more about your combination of skills based on earlier experiences. Read more under At Your Interview.
Selection notification and roster
If you are the selected candidate for the job, congratulations! You will be notified by email.
If you are not selected but were in the group of candidates recommended for the job opening, you will be placed on the roster for similar functions at the level and category of the job opening for possible future selection. As a roster member, you will be notified when new job openings with the same job title, level, category, and job family for which you have been rostered are advertised.
If you have been informed of your inclusion in the roster, you can potentially be selected for an upcoming job opening without having to undergo the entire application process. However, even if you are placed on a roster, we recommend that you keep applying for positions for which you think you are qualified.
Reference Checks
If you are a candidate under closer consideration, reference checks will be conducted, and you will be notified accordingly.
If you had indicated in your application that you have objections to the UN contacting your current employer, they will not be contacted until you have actually been selected for and you have confirmed your interest in a position.
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Kenya Job Vacancies WhatsApp Forum
If you experience any challenges or difficulties during the application of the vacancies, kindly join our WhatsApp forum where we shall be discussing the following
- Application tips and guidelines
- Discussing Challenges or any difficulties faced during applications and possible solutions
- CV, cover letter, resume and application by email tips
- Online submission tips
- Hand delivery job submissions tips
- Future info on shortlisting on jobs
- Interview tips and guidelines when shortlisted
- Interact with members who are also shortlisted incase shortlisting happens soon
- Any other relevant future updates regarding the job position
- More instant job updates from fellow members
As a general and mutual role, we encourage every member of the group to share a random job or internship, this will ensure the group remains relevant to topic and the discussion stays inline with career related chats