Applying for a job in the UN can be challenging, but extremely rewarding. With that in mind, we prepared five great tips for you to keep in mind during the application process:
Choose the right job for you
Apply only to those jobs that are suited to your strengths and aspirations and make sure to update your application to highlight important facts relevant to the job you are applying for.
Highlight your achievements
When describing past experiences, focus on what you’ve accomplished and achieved, as opposed to what you do on a daily basis.
Use your motivation statement to prove you are the best candidate for the position
Think of your motivation statement as an opportunity to distinguish yourself from other job seekers by highlighting what makes you the best match for the position. It should be brief, three to four paragraphs, and as targeted as possible to the position for which you are applying.
Research, prepare and train for your interview
If you are called for an interview, train for competency-based interviewing techniques by preparing a wide range of brief real-life stories about your accomplishments. The structure of your answer should be: Situation, Action, Result.
Apply for as many as you can
But be targeted! The UN’s selection process is very competitive, so you should not be discouraged to apply for other jobs for which you feel you are qualified in case you are declined for a position. And remember, customize your application according to each position you apply for.
National Consultant – Information Specialist (Web Development)
Job ID : 253096
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Date Posted : Feb 17, 2025
Deadline : Feb 25, 2025
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Sustainable Urban Development Specialist
Job ID : 253061
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Feb 17, 2025
Deadline : Feb 26, 2025
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Senior Finance and Budget Assistant
Job ID : 252496
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 Environment Programme
Date Posted : Feb 17, 2025
Deadline : Mar 18, 2025
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FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT (Multiple Positions)
Job ID : 252845
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 : Feb 17, 2025
Deadline : Mar 18, 2025
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Multimedia Production Consultant
Job ID : 253158
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Feb 14, 2025
Deadline : Feb 25, 2025
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (Duration 6 months)
Job ID : 252881
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Department for General Assembly and Conference Management – DCS Nairobi
Date Posted : Feb 14, 2025
Deadline : Feb 20, 2025
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANT (6 Months)
Job ID : 252418
Job Network : Information and Telecommunication Technology
Job Family : Information Management Systems and Technology
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Feb 14, 2025
Deadline : Feb 21, 2025
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Midterm Review Consultant 10523 FSP
Job ID : 252980
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 : Feb 14, 2025
Deadline : Feb 27, 2025
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FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT – (Temporary Position)
Job ID : 252693
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 : Feb 14, 2025
Deadline : Feb 20, 2025
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Programme Management Assistant
Job ID : 252991
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Feb 14, 2025
Deadline : Feb 25, 2025
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Intern – Urban Law and Governance
Job ID : 253176
Job Network : Legal
Job Family : Legal Affairs
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Feb 13, 2025
Deadline : Feb 27, 2025
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Intern – Human Rights and Gender Mainstreaming
Job ID : 253169
Job Network : Political, Peace and Humanitarian
Job Family : Human Rights Affairs
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Feb 13, 2025
Deadline : Feb 27, 2025
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Evaluation Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP Project “Generating and Sharing Knowledge for Influencing Decision-Making on Sound Management of Chemicals and Waste” PIMS 2029/IPMR 39146
Job ID : 253072
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 : Feb 13, 2025
Deadline : Feb 22, 2025
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FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT (Temporary Position)
Job ID : 250951
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 : Feb 13, 2025
Deadline : Feb 19, 2025
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Project Development Expert
Job ID : 253175
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Feb 13, 2025
Deadline : Feb 27, 2025
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GEF Project Specialist II
Job ID : 253155
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 : Feb 13, 2025
Deadline : Feb 20, 2025
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Programme Management Assistant
Job ID : 252557
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 Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Feb 13, 2025
Deadline : Mar 14, 2025
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National Technical Advisor
Job ID : 253166
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Feb 13, 2025
Deadline : Feb 27, 2025
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Urban Finance & Economy Senior Consultant
Job ID : 253080
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Feb 13, 2025
Deadline : Feb 24, 2025
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National Consultant – Full Stack Web Developer for NCAJ Information Management System
Job ID : 253101
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Date Posted : Feb 13, 2025
Deadline : Feb 23, 2025
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Communications and Graphic Design Consultant
Job ID : 253258
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Feb 13, 2025
Deadline : Feb 24, 2025
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INTERN – Intergovernmental Affairs and Meetings Support
Job ID : 253009
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Conference Services
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Feb 12, 2025
Deadline : Feb 25, 2025
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Environmental Law Expert
Job ID : 253099
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 : Feb 12, 2025
Deadline : Feb 21, 2025
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Consultant to Conduct Technology Stack Analysis for the EACC Case Management System
Job ID : 253104
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Date Posted : Feb 12, 2025
Deadline : Feb 20, 2025
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National Consultant to develop a Psychosocial Support Strategy for Judiciary Employees
Job ID : 253084
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Drug Control and Crime Prevention
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Date Posted : Feb 12, 2025
Deadline : Feb 20, 2025
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Graphic Designer Consultancy
Job ID : 252981
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Public Information
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Feb 12, 2025
Deadline : Feb 21, 2025
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National Consultant to develop a Regulatory Framework for Judiciary Transcription Services
Job ID : 253092
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : IMA
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Date Posted : Feb 12, 2025
Deadline : Feb 20, 2025
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Zero Waste Secretariat Consultant
Job ID : 253102
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Feb 12, 2025
Deadline : Feb 25, 2025
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Urban Planner
Job ID : 253077
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Feb 12, 2025
Deadline : Feb 21, 2025
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GEF/GCF Africa Adaptation Project Specialist – Consultant
Job ID : 252324
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 : Feb 12, 2025
Deadline : Feb 21, 2025
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LIAISON ASSISTANT
Job ID : 252294
Job Network : Political, Peace and Humanitarian
Job Family : Political Affairs
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Feb 12, 2025
Deadline : Mar 13, 2025
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SECURITY COORDINATION OFFICER – (Temporary Position)
Job ID : 252015
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 : Feb 11, 2025
Deadline : Feb 17, 2025
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Urban Governance Consultant
Job ID : 252984
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Feb 11, 2025
Deadline : Feb 20, 2025
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FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT (Duration Until 30th July 2025)
Job ID : 251444
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 : Feb 11, 2025
Deadline : Feb 17, 2025
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Senior Finance and Budget Assistant
Job ID : 252689
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 Environment Programme
Date Posted : Feb 11, 2025
Deadline : Feb 17, 2025
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Associate Programme Management Officer
Job ID : 250578
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 : Feb 10, 2025
Deadline : Mar 11, 2025
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Project Formulation Expert
Job ID : 251794
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 : Feb 10, 2025
Deadline : Feb 19, 2025
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Intern – Urban Planning
Job ID : 252334
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Feb 7, 2025
Deadline : Feb 21, 2025
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Programme Management Intern
Job ID : 252700
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 : Feb 7, 2025
Deadline : Feb 20, 2025
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PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Job ID : 252231
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 : Feb 7, 2025
Deadline : Feb 20, 2025
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Programme Support
Job ID : 252399
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 : Feb 7, 2025
Deadline : Feb 21, 2025
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Strategic Expert Consultant
Job ID : 252235
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Feb 7, 2025
Deadline : Feb 18, 2025
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PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER (PRESS SECRETARY TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
Job ID : 250819
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Public Information
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Feb 7, 2025
Deadline : Mar 23, 2025
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Management-Led Terminal Review Consultant
Job ID : 252815
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 : Feb 7, 2025
Deadline : Feb 21, 2025
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Mid-Term Review Consultant – Fifth Programme for the Development and Periodic Review of Environmental law (Montevideo Programme V)
Job ID : 250663
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Feb 7, 2025
Deadline : Feb 18, 2025
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GEMS/Water Data Management Consultant
Job ID : 252307
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 : Feb 6, 2025
Deadline : Feb 17, 2025
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MILITARY ADVISER (Temporary Job Opening)
Job ID : 251673
Job Network : Political, Peace and Humanitarian
Job Family : Rule of Law
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Date Posted : Feb 6, 2025
Deadline : Feb 19, 2025
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National Project Consultant
Job ID : 252686
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Feb 5, 2025
Deadline : Feb 19, 2025
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FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT
Job ID : 250828
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 : Feb 4, 2025
Deadline : Feb 18, 2025
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Senior Finance and Budget Assistant
Job ID : 251585
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 Environment Programme
Date Posted : Feb 4, 2025
Deadline : Feb 18, 2025
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Intern – Urban Resilience
Job ID : 252331
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Feb 3, 2025
Deadline : Feb 17, 2025
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Intern – Communications & Design
Job ID : 252335
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Feb 3, 2025
Deadline : Feb 17, 2025
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Intern – Project Development
Job ID : 252339
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Feb 3, 2025
Deadline : Feb 17, 2025
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Senior Programme Management Assistant
Job ID : 252042
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-7
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jan 31, 2025
Deadline : Mar 1, 2025
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Programme Management Officer, Human Settlements
Job ID : 250756
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Human Settlements
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jan 31, 2025
Deadline : Mar 16, 2025
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PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Job ID : 248378
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 : Jan 31, 2025
Deadline : Mar 16, 2025
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PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Job ID : 250117
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 : Jan 31, 2025
Deadline : Mar 16, 2025
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GEF-Early Action Support Project Knowledge Management Consultant
Job ID : 252097
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jan 28, 2025
Deadline : Feb 20, 2025
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FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT (MULTIPLE)
Job ID : 250501
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Jan 23, 2025
Deadline : Feb 21, 2025
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PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Job ID : 251473
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Date Posted : Jan 23, 2025
Deadline : Feb 21, 2025
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Senior Programme Management Assistant
Job ID : 250559
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-7
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jan 22, 2025
Deadline : Feb 20, 2025
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SENIOR INTERPRETER, ENGLISH
Job ID : 247297
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Language
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Department for General Assembly and Conference Management – DCS Nairobi
Date Posted : Jan 16, 2025
Deadline : Mar 1, 2025
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Programme Management Officer, Human Settlements
Job ID : 249985
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Human Settlements
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jan 8, 2025
Deadline : Feb 21, 2025
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