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.
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Job ID : 256052
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 13, 2025
Deadline : Jun 11, 2025
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Early Warning System Specialist
Job ID : 257257
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : IMA
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
Date Posted : May 9, 2025
Deadline : May 19, 2025
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Legal Intern
Job ID : 257886
Job Network : Legal
Job Family : Legal Affairs
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : May 8, 2025
Deadline : May 22, 2025
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Incremental Housing Upgrading & Finance Expert
Job ID : 257843
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : May 8, 2025
Deadline : May 19, 2025
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AI for Knowledge Initiative Lead (Consultant)
Job ID : 257858
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : May 8, 2025
Deadline : May 19, 2025
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Terminal Review Consultant: for 9283 Energy Efficiency (EE) Costa Rica and 10284 E-mobility (EM) Costa Rica projects
Job ID : 257516
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 : May 7, 2025
Deadline : May 18, 2025
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Technical Consultant – Sport, Cities and SDG Partnerships Consultant
Job ID : 257845
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : May 7, 2025
Deadline : May 16, 2025
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Expo Designer Consultant
Job ID : 257851
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : May 7, 2025
Deadline : May 16, 2025
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International Technical Adviser and Monitoring-Evaluation
Job ID : 256023
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 : May 6, 2025
Deadline : May 15, 2025
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Programme Management Intern
Job ID : 257732
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Date Posted : May 6, 2025
Deadline : May 19, 2025
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Housing Analytics Expert
Job ID : 257743
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : May 6, 2025
Deadline : May 15, 2025
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PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT
Job ID : 257085
Job Network : Logistics, Transportation and Supply Chain
Job Family : Procurement
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : May 5, 2025
Deadline : Jun 3, 2025
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AI for Knowledge Initiative Lead (Consultant)
Job ID : 257591
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : May 5, 2025
Deadline : May 14, 2025
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PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT
Job ID : 257249
Job Network : Logistics, Transportation and Supply Chain
Job Family : Procurement
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : May 5, 2025
Deadline : May 19, 2025
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Job ID : 256802
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 Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : May 5, 2025
Deadline : Jun 3, 2025
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Wastewater and Water Quality Data Technical Specialist
Job ID : 257535
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 : May 5, 2025
Deadline : May 14, 2025
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Programme Assistant
Job ID : 257435
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : May 5, 2025
Deadline : May 14, 2025
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ASSOCIATE DATA SCIENTIST
Job ID : 255146
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Data Analytics and Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-2
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Apr 30, 2025
Deadline : May 29, 2025
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Job ID : 257460
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Date Posted : Apr 29, 2025
Deadline : May 28, 2025
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Project Formulation Expert
Job ID : 257253
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 28, 2025
Deadline : May 13, 2025
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DevOps Engineer/Cloud Architect
Job ID : 257306
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Apr 25, 2025
Deadline : May 16, 2025
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Resource Mobilization and Partnership Consultant
Job ID : 256866
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Apr 17, 2025
Deadline : May 17, 2025
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FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT (MULTIPLE)
Job ID : 256043
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, 2025
Deadline : May 14, 2025
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Data Specialist
Job ID : 255631
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 Environment Programme
Date Posted : Apr 14, 2025
Deadline : May 13, 2025
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SENIOR PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Job ID : 253746
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 11, 2025
Deadline : May 17, 2025
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