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.
Intern – Programme Development – Subprogramme 4: Effective urban crisis prevention and response
Job ID : 255128
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 : Mar 19, 2025
Deadline : Apr 2, 2025
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Intern – GAM4DC Communications
Job ID : 255306
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 : Mar 19, 2025
Deadline : Apr 2, 2025
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Senior Programme Management Assistant
Job ID : 254673
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 : Mar 18, 2025
Deadline : Apr 16, 2025
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EDITORIAL AND DESKTOP PUBLISHING ASSISTANT, ARABIC
Job ID : 254810
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 : Mar 18, 2025
Deadline : Apr 16, 2025
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Senior Programme Coordinator (Head of Programme on Crimes that Affect the Environment)
Job ID : 251684
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Drug Control and Crime Prevention
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Date Posted : Mar 18, 2025
Deadline : Apr 16, 2025
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Senior Programme Management Assistant
Job ID : 254657
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 : Mar 18, 2025
Deadline : Apr 16, 2025
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANT
Job ID : 254400
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 : Mar 18, 2025
Deadline : Apr 16, 2025
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Internship – Human Rights (Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan) – 2 Positions
Job ID : 253171
Job Network : Political, Peace and Humanitarian
Job Family : Human Rights Affairs
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Date Posted : Mar 17, 2025
Deadline : Apr 16, 2025
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Tide Turners consultant
Job ID : 254989
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 : Mar 17, 2025
Deadline : Mar 26, 2025
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Partnership and Resource Mobilization Specialist Consultant – SDG Cities
Job ID : 255070
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 17, 2025
Deadline : Mar 27, 2025
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Project Development Expert consultant (part-time)
Job ID : 254907
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 17, 2025
Deadline : Mar 26, 2025
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GEF Project Specialist I
Job ID : 255153
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 : Mar 17, 2025
Deadline : Mar 26, 2025
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PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER (Press Secretary to the Executive Director)
Job ID : 255152
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 : Mar 17, 2025
Deadline : Apr 15, 2025
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Climate Change Analyst
Job ID : 254689
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 : Mar 17, 2025
Deadline : Mar 26, 2025
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Programme Design Specialist
Job ID : 255021
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 : Mar 17, 2025
Deadline : Mar 26, 2025
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Data Analyst and Technical Support Consultant – French Speaking
Job ID : 255069
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 17, 2025
Deadline : Mar 27, 2025
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Local Programme Review Committee Secretariat Consultant
Job ID : 255232
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 17, 2025
Deadline : Mar 25, 2025
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TEAM ASSISTANT (364 Days)
Job ID : 236722
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : UNON Security and Safety Services
Date Posted : Mar 14, 2025
Deadline : Mar 28, 2025
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INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT
Job ID : 254948
Job Network : Information and Telecommunication Technology
Job Family : Information Management Systems and Technology
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 14, 2025
Deadline : Mar 27, 2025
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NBSAP Co Chair consultant
Job ID : 254924
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 : Mar 14, 2025
Deadline : Mar 25, 2025
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Quality Assurance Consultant
Job ID : 254963
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 : Mar 13, 2025
Deadline : Mar 27, 2025
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Legal Officer
Job ID : 255077
Job Network : Legal
Job Family : Legal Affairs
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office of Administration of Justice
Date Posted : Mar 13, 2025
Deadline : Mar 26, 2025
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SPECIAL ASSISTANT, ADMINISTRATION
Job ID : 252314
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 13, 2025
Deadline : Apr 11, 2025
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Research, Monitoring and Reporting Consultant
Job ID : 254972
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 : Mar 13, 2025
Deadline : Mar 24, 2025
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Report Writer Expert on SDG Localization Consultant (Home-based)
Job ID : 253950
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 13, 2025
Deadline : Mar 24, 2025
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Back-end Developer Consultant
Job ID : 254681
Job Network : Information and Telecommunication Technology
Job Family : Information Management Systems and Technology
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 13, 2025
Deadline : Mar 21, 2025
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EDITORIAL AND DESKTOP PUBLISHING ASSISTANT, ARABIC (6 Months)
Job ID : 254427
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Language
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 : Mar 12, 2025
Deadline : Mar 19, 2025
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Web Designer Consultant
Job ID : 254676
Job Network : Information and Telecommunication Technology
Job Family : Information Management Systems and Technology
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 12, 2025
Deadline : Mar 21, 2025
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Intern – Information Technology
Job ID : 254751
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Mar 12, 2025
Deadline : Mar 26, 2025
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PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER, ADMINISTRATION (2 Posts)
Job ID : 253281
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 12, 2025
Deadline : Apr 10, 2025
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Intern – Infrustructure Management & Data Centre Operations
Job ID : 255072
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Mar 12, 2025
Deadline : Mar 26, 2025
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Frontend Developer
Job ID : 254678
Job Network : Information and Telecommunication Technology
Job Family : Information Management Systems and Technology
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 12, 2025
Deadline : Mar 21, 2025
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Urban Development Expert (Field Coordinator)
Job ID : 254876
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 11, 2025
Deadline : Mar 20, 2025
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Urban Development Expert
Job ID : 254867
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 11, 2025
Deadline : Mar 20, 2025
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Intern – Innovation and smart cities
Job ID : 254840
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 : Mar 11, 2025
Deadline : Mar 25, 2025
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Human Rights Intern
Job ID : 253695
Job Network : Political, Peace and Humanitarian
Job Family : Human Rights Affairs
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Date Posted : Mar 11, 2025
Deadline : Mar 24, 2025
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FINANCE AND BUDGET OFFICER
Job ID : 252711
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 11, 2025
Deadline : Apr 9, 2025
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Working Group Coordination Consultant (Remote)
Job ID : 254902
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 11, 2025
Deadline : Mar 20, 2025
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Project Officer
Job ID : 254811
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 : Mar 10, 2025
Deadline : Mar 25, 2025
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CHIEF OF SERVICE, MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAMME ANALYSIS
Job ID : 254630
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Management and Analysis
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, D-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 10, 2025
Deadline : Mar 23, 2025
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Senior Programme Management Assistant
Job ID : 253995
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 : Mar 10, 2025
Deadline : Apr 8, 2025
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STAFF ASSISTANT
Job ID : 254476
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 Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 10, 2025
Deadline : Mar 23, 2025
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CHIEF OF SECTION, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Job ID : 252997
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Human Resources
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 10, 2025
Deadline : Apr 8, 2025
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Urban Planner and GIS Expert
Job ID : 254690
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 10, 2025
Deadline : Mar 19, 2025
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FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT
Job ID : 254200
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 Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 7, 2025
Deadline : Apr 5, 2025
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Team Assistant
Job ID : 254674
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 : Mar 6, 2025
Deadline : Mar 20, 2025
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Job ID : 254403
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 : Mar 6, 2025
Deadline : Apr 4, 2025
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Intern – Urban Finance & Economy
Job ID : 254304
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, 2025
Deadline : Mar 19, 2025
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TEAM ASSISTANT
Job ID : 253567
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Mar 4, 2025
Deadline : Apr 2, 2025
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HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER
Job ID : 254232
Job Network : Political, Peace and Humanitarian
Job Family : Human Rights Affairs
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Date Posted : Mar 4, 2025
Deadline : Apr 2, 2025
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TEAM ASSISTANT
Job ID : 253567
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Mar 4, 2025
Deadline : Apr 2, 2025
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COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Job ID : 251488
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Public Information
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 3, 2025
Deadline : Apr 1, 2025
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Job ID : 253606
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 : Mar 3, 2025
Deadline : Apr 1, 2025
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Senior Finance and Budget Assistant
Job ID : 249781
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 28, 2025
Deadline : Mar 29, 2025
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REVISER, FRENCH
Job ID : 254195
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Language
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Department for General Assembly and Conference Management – DCS Nairobi
Date Posted : Feb 28, 2025
Deadline : Apr 13, 2025
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Programme Assistant
Job ID : 254197
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 Office on Drugs and Crime
Date Posted : Feb 27, 2025
Deadline : Mar 28, 2025
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Legal Officer
Job ID : 241491
Job Network : Legal
Job Family : Legal Affairs
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance Office of Human Resources
Date Posted : Feb 26, 2025
Deadline : Apr 11, 2025
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CHIEF OF SECTION, INVESTIGATIONS (Digital Forensics)
Job ID : 250623
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Investigation
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office of Internal Oversight Services
Date Posted : Feb 25, 2025
Deadline : Apr 10, 2025
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PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER, Multilevel Climate Action
Job ID : 251795
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 Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Feb 25, 2025
Deadline : Mar 26, 2025
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CHIEF OF SECTION, FINANCE AND BUDGET
Job ID : 252985
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Feb 21, 2025
Deadline : Mar 22, 2025
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SENIOR INVESTIGATOR (Chief of Unit, Intake and Referrals)
Job ID : 250621
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Investigation
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office of Internal Oversight Services
Date Posted : Feb 20, 2025
Deadline : Apr 5, 2025
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Associate Programme Management Officer
Job ID : 252523
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 19, 2025
Deadline : Mar 20, 2025
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INFORMATION SYSTEMS ASSISTANT
Job ID : 252590
Job Network : Information and Telecommunication Technology
Job Family : Information Management Systems and Technology
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Feb 18, 2025
Deadline : Mar 19, 2025
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