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.
Environmental Law Expert
Job ID : 234215
Job Network : Legal
Job Family : Legal Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : May 8, 2024
Deadline : May 16, 2024
May 16, 2024
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (TJO)
Job ID : 234364
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Date Posted : May 8, 2024
Deadline : May 21, 2024
May 21, 2024
Public Information – Digital Strategy
Job ID : 232605
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 : May 7, 2024
Deadline : May 21, 2024
May 21, 2024
Knowledge Management and Communications Consultant
Job ID : 234059
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Economic Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : May 7, 2024
Deadline : May 16, 2024
May 16, 2024
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Job ID : 233971
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : May 7, 2024
Deadline : May 20, 2024
May 20, 2024
Programme Management Assistant
Job ID : 234009
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : May 7, 2024
Deadline : Jun 5, 2024
Jun 5, 2024
Communication and Knowledge Management Consultant
Job ID : 234100
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : May 6, 2024
Deadline : May 13, 2024
May 13, 2024
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Job ID : 232624
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : May 6, 2024
Deadline : Jun 19, 2024
Jun 19, 2024
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Job ID : 233972
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : May 6, 2024
Deadline : May 19, 2024
May 19, 2024
Urban Resilience Programme Specialist
Job ID : 234064
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : May 6, 2024
Deadline : May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024
Administrative and Finance Officer
Job ID : 233605
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Date Posted : May 6, 2024
Deadline : Jun 4, 2024
Jun 4, 2024
Engineering and Construction Management Officer
Job ID : 233903
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : May 6, 2024
Deadline : May 15, 2024
May 15, 2024
Programme Management Assistant
Job ID : 233483
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : May 6, 2024
Deadline : Jun 4, 2024
Jun 4, 2024
FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT
Job ID : 233996
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : May 6, 2024
Deadline : May 12, 2024
May 12, 2024
DATA ANALYST
Job ID : 231979
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Data Analytics and Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : May 3, 2024
Deadline : May 17, 2024
May 17, 2024
FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT
Job ID : 232104
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : May 3, 2024
Deadline : May 16, 2024
May 16, 2024
City Exchange Consultant on Road Safety
Job ID : 233667
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : May 3, 2024
Deadline : May 13, 2024
May 13, 2024
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Job ID : 231128
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : May 3, 2024
Deadline : Jun 16, 2024
Jun 16, 2024
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (PERSONAL ASSISTANT)
Job ID : 233969
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-7
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : May 3, 2024
Deadline : Jun 1, 2024
Jun 1, 2024
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Job ID : 232002
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : May 3, 2024
Deadline : Jun 1, 2024
Jun 1, 2024
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER, PARTNERSHIPS
Job ID : 232991
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
Date Posted : May 2, 2024
Deadline : May 31, 2024
May 31, 2024
DRIVER G3 (UN Kenya Common Roster – Multiple Positions & Duty Stations)
Job ID : 232962
Job Network : Logistics, Transportation and Supply Chain
Job Family : Transportation
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI, KEN – OTHER CITIES
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : May 2, 2024
Deadline : May 31, 2024
May 31, 2024
Digital engagement specialist
Job ID : 232488
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : May 2, 2024
Deadline : May 15, 2024
May 15, 2024
Associate Finance and Budget Officer
Job ID : 231627
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-2
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Date Posted : May 2, 2024
Deadline : May 31, 2024
May 31, 2024
Intern – Central Support Services
Job ID : 233847
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : May 2, 2024
Deadline : May 16, 2024
May 16, 2024
Senior Human Resources Assistant G7 (UN Kenya Common Roster – Multiple Positions & Duty Stations)
Job ID : 232968
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Human Resources
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-7
Duty Station : NAIROBI, KEN – OTHER CITIES
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : May 2, 2024
Deadline : May 31, 2024
May 31, 2024
COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT G6 (UN Kenya Common Roster – Multiple Positions & Duty Stations)
Job ID : 233584
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Public Information
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : May 2, 2024
Deadline : May 31, 2024
May 31, 2024
COMMUNICATION ASSISTANT G5 (UN Kenya Common Roster – Multiple Positions & Duty Stations)
Job ID : 233569
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI, KEN – OTHER CITIES
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : May 2, 2024
Deadline : May 31, 2024
May 31, 2024
Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant, G5 (UN Kenya Common Roster – Multiple Positions & Duty Stations)
Job ID : 233282
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI, KEN – OTHER CITIES
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : May 2, 2024
Deadline : May 31, 2024
May 31, 2024
Web Development Consultant
Job ID : 233798
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Apr 30, 2024
Deadline : May 23, 2024
May 23, 2024
Associate Programme Management Officer
Job ID : 231612
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-2
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Apr 30, 2024
Deadline : Jun 13, 2024
Jun 13, 2024
Senior Finance and Budget Assistant
Job ID : 233481
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-7
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Apr 30, 2024
Deadline : May 13, 2024
May 13, 2024
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Job ID : 231165
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Apr 30, 2024
Deadline : Jun 13, 2024
Jun 13, 2024
Evaluation Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF project Implementation of the Strategic Action Programme for the protection of the Western Indian Ocean from land-based sources and activi
Job ID : 233648
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Apr 30, 2024
Deadline : May 16, 2024
May 16, 2024
FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT
Job ID : 232863
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Apr 29, 2024
Deadline : May 28, 2024
May 28, 2024
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Job ID : 231854
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Apr 29, 2024
Deadline : May 28, 2024
May 28, 2024
Chief of Section, Programme Management
Job ID : 231499
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Apr 29, 2024
Deadline : Jun 12, 2024
Jun 12, 2024
Climate Research and Methodology Design Expert
Job ID : 233592
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Apr 29, 2024
Deadline : May 8, 2024
May 8, 2024
LEGAL OFFICER
Job ID : 232776
Job Network : Legal
Job Family : Legal Affairs
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Apr 26, 2024
Deadline : May 9, 2024
May 9, 2024
Associate Programme Management Officer
Job ID : 233070
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-2
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Apr 26, 2024
Deadline : May 9, 2024
May 9, 2024
FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT (Multiple Positions)
Job ID : 233261
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Apr 26, 2024
Deadline : May 25, 2024
May 25, 2024
INTERN – Partner Operations Support
Job ID : 233542
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Apr 25, 2024
Deadline : May 9, 2024
May 9, 2024
FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT
Job ID : 233060
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Apr 25, 2024
Deadline : May 24, 2024
May 24, 2024
FINANCE AND BUDGET OFFICER
Job ID : 232481
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Apr 25, 2024
Deadline : May 24, 2024
May 24, 2024
Intern – Public Space, Nature-based Solutions (NbS), and Public Facility
Job ID : 233254
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Apr 25, 2024
Deadline : May 9, 2024
May 9, 2024
PHYSICAL SECURITY OFFICER (PROJECT POST)
Job ID : 233151
Job Network : Internal Security and Safety
Job Family : Security
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : UNON Security and Safety Services
Date Posted : Apr 25, 2024
Deadline : May 24, 2024
May 24, 2024
EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
Job ID : 232847
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Language
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Department for General Assembly and Conference Management – DCS Nairobi
Date Posted : Apr 18, 2024
Deadline : May 17, 2024
May 17, 2024
Programme Management Assistant
Job ID : 232070
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Apr 17, 2024
Deadline : May 16, 2024
May 16, 2024
Senior Humanitarian Affairs Officer (Deputy Head of Office)
Job ID : 232455
Job Network : Political, Peace and Humanitarian
Job Family : Humanitarian Affairs
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Date Posted : Apr 16, 2024
Deadline : May 15, 2024
May 15, 2024
FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT (MULTIPLE)
Job ID : 232200
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Apr 15, 2024
Deadline : May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024
Programme Management Assistant
Job ID : 230504
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Apr 12, 2024
Deadline : May 11, 2024
May 11, 2024
SENIOR AUDIT ASSISTANT
Job ID : 232454
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Audit
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-7
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office of Internal Oversight Services
Date Posted : Apr 11, 2024
Deadline : May 10, 2024
May 10, 2024
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Job ID : 229641
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Apr 8, 2024
Deadline : May 22, 2024
May 22, 2024
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Job ID : 228536
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Apr 3, 2024
Deadline : May 17, 2024
May 17, 2024
SENIOR PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Job ID : 229430
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Apr 2, 2024
Deadline : May 16, 2024
May 16, 2024
EVALUATION OFFICER
Job ID : 229809
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Management and Analysis
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 28, 2024
Deadline : May 11, 2024
May 11, 2024
Cyber Security Officer
Job ID : 224816
Job Network : Information and Telecommunication Technology
Job Family : Information Management Systems and Technology
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office of Information and Communications Technology
Date Posted : Mar 26, 2024
Deadline : May 9, 2024
May 9, 2024
Chief of Section, Public Information
Job ID : 229345
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Public Information
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 22, 2024
Deadline : May 25, 2024
May 25, 2024
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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.