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.
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.
Project/Programme Intern – Jowhar Offstream Storage Programme (JOSP), Somalia
Job ID : 266119
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Oct 21, 2025
Deadline : Nov 4, 2025
Programme Management Intern – Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)
Job ID : 266034
Job Network :
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Resident Coordinator System
Date Posted : Oct 21, 2025
Deadline : Nov 4, 2025
Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer
Job ID : 266050
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Oct 20, 2025
Deadline : Oct 28, 2025
Knowledge Management and Website Development consultant
Job ID : 265868
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Oct 18, 2025
Deadline : Oct 31, 2025
Early Warning Expert (EW4All)
Job ID : 265571
Job Network :
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
Date Posted : Oct 17, 2025
Deadline : Oct 26, 2025
Sustainable mobility and digitalisation specialist
Job ID : 265736
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Oct 16, 2025
Deadline : Oct 29, 2025
Sustainable mobility, gender, and equity specialist
Job ID : 265728
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Oct 16, 2025
Deadline : Oct 29, 2025
Urban Planner
Job ID : 265799
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Oct 15, 2025
Deadline : Oct 26, 2025
Municipal Solid Waste Consultant
Job ID : 265805
Job Network :
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Oct 15, 2025
Deadline : Oct 26, 2025
Administration and HR Internship
Job ID : 265354
Job Network :
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Oct 15, 2025
Deadline : Oct 29, 2025
HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER (TALENT ACQUISITION SERVICES), P4
Job ID : 265665
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Human Resources
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Oct 14, 2025
Deadline : Nov 27, 2025
Evaluation Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP project “assessing key environmental issues and providing focused outlooks to strengthen science-based policy and decision making”
Job ID : 264905
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Oct 11, 2025
Deadline : Oct 24, 2025
Children and Youth Development Intern
Job ID : 265461
Job Network :
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Oct 10, 2025
Deadline : Oct 24, 2025
Evaluation Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP project, “UNEP Finance Initiative – Aligning private finance with sustainable development (SMA ID 102770)”
Job ID : 265426
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Oct 9, 2025
Deadline : Oct 22, 2025
Security Officer (Multiple Job Openings), G4
Job ID : 265163
Job Network : Internal Security and Safety
Job Family : Security
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : UNON Security and Safety Services
Date Posted : Oct 8, 2025
Deadline : Oct 22, 2025
Associate Finance and Budget Officer, NOB
Job ID : 265102
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : National Professional Officers, NO-B
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Oct 8, 2025
Deadline : Nov 6, 2025
SERGEANT (Multiple Job Openings), G5
Job ID : 265146
Job Network : Internal Security and Safety
Job Family : Security
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-5
Duty Station : KAKUMA, DADAAB
Department/Office : Safety and Security Services, Nairobi
Date Posted : Oct 7, 2025
Deadline : Oct 21, 2025
CLERK OF WORKS (Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing), NOB
Job ID : 263777
Job Network : Logistics, Transportation and Supply Chain
Job Family : Engineering
Category and Level : National Professional Officers, NO-B
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Sep 29, 2025
Deadline : Oct 28, 2025
Associate Programme Officer (Communication), P2
Job ID : 263707
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-2
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Sep 24, 2025
Deadline : Oct 23, 2025
DIRECTOR, PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT (Chief Scientist and Director of the Office of Science), D2
Job ID : 264497
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, D-2
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Sep 22, 2025
Deadline : Nov 5, 2025
