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 – Resource Mobilisation and Social Inclusion
Job ID : 262214
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Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Aug 7, 2025
Deadline : Aug 21, 2025
Intern – Programme Management
Job ID : 261621
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Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Aug 7, 2025
Deadline : Aug 21, 2025
Housing Solutions Intern
Job ID : 262000
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Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Aug 7, 2025
Deadline : Aug 21, 2025
Intern – Project Administrative Support, PINUA
Job ID : 258950
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Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Aug 7, 2025
Deadline : Aug 21, 2025
Intern – Communications and Social Inclusion
Job ID : 262215
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Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Aug 7, 2025
Deadline : Aug 21, 2025
Intern – Disability Inclusion
Job ID : 262219
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Job Family : Human Rights Affairs
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Aug 7, 2025
Deadline : Aug 21, 2025
Intern – Urban Safety
Job ID : 261422
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Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Aug 7, 2025
Deadline : Aug 21, 2025
Legal Intern
Job ID : 262120
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Job Family : Legal Affairs
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Aug 5, 2025
Deadline : Aug 19, 2025
Programme Support Intern
Job ID : 262159
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Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Date Posted : Aug 4, 2025
Deadline : Aug 17, 2025
Communications Intern
Job ID : 262157
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Job Family : Public Information
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Date Posted : Aug 4, 2025
Deadline : Aug 17, 2025
Communications and Research Intern
Job ID : 261709
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Job Family : IMA
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jul 30, 2025
Deadline : Aug 20, 2025
Graphic Design Intern
Job ID : 261730
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Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jul 30, 2025
Deadline : Aug 20, 2025
Intern – Program Support.
Job ID : 261466
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Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jul 29, 2025
Deadline : Aug 13, 2025
Programme Support Intern
Job ID : 261050
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Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jul 17, 2025
Deadline : Aug 16, 2025
