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.
Internship Opportunities
Intern – Budget and Finance
Job ID : 261245
Job Network :
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jul 18, 2025
Deadline : Aug 1, 2025
Human Resource Assistant Intern
Job ID : 261461
Job Network :
Job Family : Human Resources
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Jul 18, 2025
Deadline : Jul 27, 2025
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER (Electronics)
Job ID : 260715
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 : Jul 17, 2025
Deadline : Aug 15, 2025
Programme Support Intern
Job ID : 261050
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jul 17, 2025
Deadline : Aug 16, 2025
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Job ID : 260762
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 : Jul 16, 2025
Deadline : Aug 14, 2025
Finance Intern
Job ID : 260689
Job Network :
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jul 16, 2025
Deadline : Jul 31, 2025
Intern – Practice and Policy Research
Job ID : 260875
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jul 14, 2025
Deadline : Jul 28, 2025
Digital Policy & AI Researcher
Job ID : 261104
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jul 14, 2025
Deadline : Jul 30, 2025
Intern – Programme Administrative Support
Job ID : 260944
Job Network :
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jul 14, 2025
Deadline : Jul 28, 2025
Internship – Disaster Risk Reduction
Job ID : 260987
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jul 14, 2025
Deadline : Jul 29, 2025
Finance and Administration Intern
Job ID : 260602
Job Network :
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jul 11, 2025
Deadline : Jul 25, 2025
Event Management Expert Consultant
Job ID : 260826
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jul 9, 2025
Deadline : Jul 22, 2025
Intern – Urban-Rural Linkages
Job ID : 260605
Job Network :
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jul 9, 2025
Deadline : Jul 23, 2025
Artificial Technology Intern
Job ID : 260350
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jul 1, 2025
Deadline : Jul 31, 2025
Public Information – Communication
Job ID : 258967
Job Network :
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 : Jul 25, 2025
