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.
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.
Evaluation Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF project “Strengthening endogenous capacities of least developed countries to access finance for climate change adaptation” (UNILEAD)
Job ID : 264456
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Sep 18, 2025
Deadline : Sep 29, 2025
Consultant for the Terminal Review of GEF Project in Ecuador (GEF ID 10818)
Job ID : 264476
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Sep 18, 2025
Deadline : Sep 29, 2025
TEEB Mexico Cacao Agriculture, Environment, and Economy Consultant
Job ID : 264152
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Sep 18, 2025
Deadline : Sep 29, 2025
SENIOR PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER, P5
Job ID : 263915
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 : Sep 18, 2025
Deadline : Oct 1, 2025
SENIOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS ASSISTANT, G7
Job ID : 263585
Job Network : Information and Telecommunication Technology
Job Family : Information Management Systems and Technology
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-7
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Sep 17, 2025
Deadline : Oct 16, 2025
Communications & Marketing Specialist
Job ID : 264361
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Sep 17, 2025
Deadline : Oct 16, 2025
GEF Project Specialist I
Job ID : 264143
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Sep 17, 2025
Deadline : Sep 24, 2025
International Technical Adviser and Monitoring-Evaluation
Job ID : 262126
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Sep 16, 2025
Deadline : Sep 25, 2025
CBIT Niger PPG consultant (GEFID:11972)
Job ID : 264146
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Sep 16, 2025
Deadline : Sep 29, 2025
PROCUREMENT OFFICER, P4
Job ID : 264185
Job Network : Logistics, Transportation and Supply Chain
Job Family : Procurement
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI, MOGADISHU
Department/Office : United Nations Support Office in Somalia
Date Posted : Sep 16, 2025
Deadline : Oct 15, 2025
Intern – Finance Assistant
Job ID : 263456
Job Network :
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Sep 12, 2025
Deadline : Sep 26, 2025
Environmental and Social Safeguards Consultant
Job ID : 263728
Job Network :
Job Family : Human Rights Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Sep 12, 2025
Deadline : Sep 25, 2025
Intern – Project Management
Job ID : 264148
Job Network :
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Sep 12, 2025
Deadline : Sep 26, 2025
Intern – Urban Energy
Job ID : 264144
Job Network :
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Sep 12, 2025
Deadline : Sep 26, 2025
Plastic Life Cycle Data Specialist
Job ID : 264018
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Sep 12, 2025
Deadline : Sep 21, 2025
Finance and Budget Assistants
Job ID : 264092
Job Network :
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Sep 12, 2025
Deadline : Sep 25, 2025
Coordination and Administrative Intern
Job ID : 264068
Job Network :
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Sep 11, 2025
Deadline : Sep 25, 2025
Communication Intern
Job ID : 263452
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Sep 8, 2025
Deadline : Sep 22, 2025
Intern – Civil Society Engagement Programme Support
Job ID : 263785
Job Network :
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Sep 5, 2025
Deadline : Sep 19, 2025
Programme Management Assistant, G6
Job ID : 262767
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 : Aug 28, 2025
Deadline : Sep 26, 2025
Programme Officer, Partnerships, P4
Job ID : 261357
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 Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Aug 13, 2025
Deadline : Sep 26, 2025
