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.
Field Project Assistant
Job ID : 255768
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 26, 2025
Deadline : Apr 4, 2025
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Field Project Assistant
Job ID : 255765
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 26, 2025
Deadline : Apr 2, 2025
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Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialist
Job ID : 255771
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 26, 2025
Deadline : Apr 4, 2025
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Evaluation Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP project “Rapid Environmental Assistance for Crisis Affected Countries” and “PIMS 01983 / SMA 34823”)
Job ID : 255655
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 26, 2025
Deadline : Apr 9, 2025
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Waste Management Consultant
Job ID : 255707
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 26, 2025
Deadline : Apr 9, 2025
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M&E, Communications and Reporting Specialist
Job ID : 255769
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 26, 2025
Deadline : Apr 4, 2025
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Digital Technologies for Climate Smart Cities Consultant
Job ID : 255071
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 26, 2025
Deadline : Apr 9, 2025
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Team Assistant – Protocol
Job ID : 255790
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 26, 2025
Deadline : Apr 9, 2025
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FINANCE AND BUDGET OFFICER
Job ID : 254584
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 25, 2025
Deadline : Apr 23, 2025
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State of Finance for Nature in Brazil
Job ID : 255648
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 25, 2025
Deadline : Apr 8, 2025
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FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT, (Multiple)
Job ID : 248499
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 : Mar 25, 2025
Deadline : Apr 23, 2025
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Regional Planning Specialist
Job ID : 255661
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 25, 2025
Deadline : Apr 3, 2025
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Programme Support Intern
Job ID : 255332
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 : Mar 25, 2025
Deadline : Apr 8, 2025
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Intern – Public Information
Job ID : 255369
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Public Information
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
Date Posted : Mar 24, 2025
Deadline : Apr 6, 2025
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Urban Advocacy and Campaigns Consultant
Job ID : 255503
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 24, 2025
Deadline : Apr 2, 2025
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Legal Affairs Consultant
Job ID : 255514
Job Network : Legal
Job Family : Legal Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 24, 2025
Deadline : Apr 7, 2025
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Intern – Advocacy and Campaign
Job ID : 255434
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 24, 2025
Deadline : Apr 7, 2025
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Senior Programme Officer, Human Settlements
Job ID : 255042
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Human Settlements
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 24, 2025
Deadline : Apr 6, 2025
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SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Job ID : 244364
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 21, 2025
Deadline : Apr 19, 2025
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G20 Energy Transition Working Group Support-Intern
Job ID : 255350
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 21, 2025
Deadline : Apr 4, 2025
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FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT (MULTIPLE) (Temporary Job Opening)
Job ID : 255517
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 : Mar 21, 2025
Deadline : Mar 28, 2025
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Senior Finance and Budget Assistant
Job ID : 255020
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 : Mar 21, 2025
Deadline : Apr 19, 2025
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System Requirement Specification Consultant
Job ID : 253170
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 Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 21, 2025
Deadline : Apr 3, 2025
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Urban and Regional Planner
Job ID : 255449
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 20, 2025
Deadline : Mar 31, 2025
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PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Job ID : 254397
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 Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Mar 20, 2025
Deadline : May 3, 2025
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Digital Policy & AI Researcher
Job ID : 255063
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 20, 2025
Deadline : Apr 3, 2025
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Deputy Regional Director, Eastern and Southern African (ESAF) Office
Job ID : 255553
Job Network : Logistics, Transportation and Supply Chain
Job Family : Aviation
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : International Civil Aviation Organization
Date Posted : Mar 20, 2025
Deadline : Apr 20, 2025
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Multimedia Communications Intern
Job ID : 254970
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 20, 2025
Deadline : Apr 3, 2025
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EW-MFA Statistics Consultant
Job ID : 255210
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 20, 2025
Deadline : Mar 31, 2025
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LEGAL OFFICER
Job ID : 254494
Job Network : Legal
Job Family : Legal Affairs
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 20, 2025
Deadline : Apr 18, 2025
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Urban Researcher and Planner
Job ID : 255287
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 19, 2025
Deadline : Mar 28, 2025
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Project Officer (Individual Contractor)
Job ID : 255279
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 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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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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Knowledge Management and Communications
Job ID : 253083
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 19, 2025
Deadline : Apr 16, 2025
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Research Expert Consultant
Job ID : 254960
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 19, 2025
Deadline : Mar 28, 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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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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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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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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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 : Apr 8, 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 : Apr 8, 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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SENIOR PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER (Special Assistant to the Executive Director)
Job ID : 253500
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 : 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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