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.
Public Information – Communication
Job ID : 258967
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Public Information
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jun 11, 2025
Deadline : Jun 25, 2025
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Senior Finance and Budget Assistant
Job ID : 259309
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 : Jun 11, 2025
Deadline : Jun 25, 2025
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Chief of Strategic Planning and Monitoring Unit
Job ID : 259374
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 Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jun 10, 2025
Deadline : Jun 23, 2025
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Housing and Slum Transformation Researcher Consultant
Job ID : 259127
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jun 9, 2025
Deadline : Jul 8, 2025
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PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Job ID : 258869
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 Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jun 9, 2025
Deadline : Jul 8, 2025
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EXECUTIVE COORDINATOR, PROGRAMME
Job ID : 255424
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, D-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jun 9, 2025
Deadline : Jul 8, 2025
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Intern – Programme management support intern (6 Positions)
Job ID : 259030
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI, TUNIS
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jun 5, 2025
Deadline : Jun 19, 2025
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Software Developer
Job ID : 259083
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jun 5, 2025
Deadline : Jun 16, 2025
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Consultant/e national/e – Djibouti
Job ID : 258844
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Economic Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Date Posted : Jun 4, 2025
Deadline : Jun 17, 2025
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FINANCE ASSISTANT
Job ID : 258480
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 Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jun 4, 2025
Deadline : Jul 3, 2025
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Senior Programme Management Assistant
Job ID : 258396
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 : Jun 4, 2025
Deadline : Jul 3, 2025
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PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER (Special Assistant)
Job ID : 258786
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 : Jun 4, 2025
Deadline : Jul 3, 2025
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Communications & Multi Media Intern
Job ID : 258953
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jun 3, 2025
Deadline : Jun 17, 2025
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RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Job ID : 258152
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Social Affairs
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jun 3, 2025
Deadline : Jul 2, 2025
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Multilevel Governance Specialist
Job ID : 259072
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jun 3, 2025
Deadline : Jun 12, 2025
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SENIOR PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Job ID : 257739
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 : Jun 3, 2025
Deadline : Jul 2, 2025
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Consultant/e national/e – Djibouti
Job ID : 258576
Job Network : Political, Peace and Humanitarian
Job Family : Human Rights Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Date Posted : Jun 3, 2025
Deadline : Jun 18, 2025
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Intern – Stakeholder /Public Relations PINUA
Job ID : 258806
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 : Jun 2, 2025
Deadline : Jun 16, 2025
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Intern – Programme Support (Quantity Surveying)
Job ID : 258170
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 : Jun 2, 2025
Deadline : Jun 16, 2025
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SENIOR PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Job ID : 255929
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 : Jun 2, 2025
Deadline : Jun 16, 2025
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Evaluation Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF project Support to the integrated Program for the Conservation and Sustainable Development of the Socotra Archipelago” (GEF ID 5347)
Job ID : 258880
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 30, 2025
Deadline : Jun 14, 2025
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Intern – PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
Job ID : 258086
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 30, 2025
Deadline : Jun 13, 2025
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Evaluation Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF project Support to the integrated Program for the Conservation and Sustainable Development of the Socotra Archipelago” (GEF ID 5347)
Job ID : 258887
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 30, 2025
Deadline : Jun 14, 2025
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SENIOR PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Job ID : 257756
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 : May 30, 2025
Deadline : Jun 28, 2025
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LEGAL OFFICER
Job ID : 259055
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 : May 30, 2025
Deadline : Jun 12, 2025
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Programme Management Assistant
Job ID : 258259
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 Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : May 26, 2025
Deadline : Jun 24, 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 29, 2025
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