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.
Terminal Review Consultant: for 9283 Energy Efficiency (EE) Costa Rica and 10284 E-mobility (EM) Costa Rica projects
Job ID : 258635
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 26, 2025
Deadline : Jun 4, 2025
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Evaluation Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF project Conservation of Coastal Wetlands of Chile’s South Center Biodiversity Hotspot [GEF ID 9766]
Job ID : 258594
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 23, 2025
Deadline : Jun 3, 2025
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Institutional & Capacity Building Specialist
Job ID : 258175
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : May 23, 2025
Deadline : Jun 3, 2025
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Communication & Social Media Intern
Job ID : 258181
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : IMA
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : May 22, 2025
Deadline : Jun 5, 2025
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Gender and NBSAPs Project support
Job ID : 257907
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 : May 21, 2025
Deadline : May 30, 2025
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Intern – PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
Job ID : 258082
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 : May 20, 2025
Deadline : Jun 3, 2025
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Product Developer
Job ID : 258451
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : May 20, 2025
Deadline : May 28, 2025
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Urban Strategy and Project Support Consultant (Nairobi based)
Job ID : 258417
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : May 19, 2025
Deadline : May 28, 2025
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Urban Mobility and Geographic Information System Assistant
Job ID : 258313
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : May 19, 2025
Deadline : May 28, 2025
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Local Finance and Management Consultant
Job ID : 258498
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : May 19, 2025
Deadline : May 28, 2025
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Platform development and statistics consultant
Job ID : 255618
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 16, 2025
Deadline : May 27, 2025
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SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Job ID : 257106
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 16, 2025
Deadline : May 30, 2025
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ASSOCIATE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION OFFICER, PARTNERSHIPS AND DEVELOPMENT FINANCE
Job ID : 257877
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Sustainable Development
Category and Level : National Professional Officers, NO-B
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : May 16, 2025
Deadline : May 29, 2025
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Evaluation Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP project Providing support to countries and cities in improving air quality and the health and well-being of all (SMA ID 40440)
Job ID : 257455
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 15, 2025
Deadline : Jun 5, 2025
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ITC Representative Africa, DCP
Job ID : 257986
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, D-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : International Trade Centre
Date Posted : May 14, 2025
Deadline : Jun 14, 2025
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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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GWOPA Portal Development Consultant
Job ID : 258101
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 13, 2025
Deadline : May 27, 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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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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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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