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.
Intern – Public Information
Job ID : 266649
Job Network :
Job Family : Public Information
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
Date Posted : Oct 31, 2025
Deadline : Nov 10, 2025
Intern – Crimes that Affect the Environment
Job ID : 266625
Job Network :
Job Family : Drug Control and Crime Prevention
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Date Posted : Oct 30, 2025
Deadline : Nov 13, 2025
Communications Intern
Job ID : 266418
Job Network :
Job Family : Human Resources
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Oct 27, 2025
Deadline : Nov 10, 2025
Intern : Climate, Peace and Security Research and Communications – Somalia
Job ID : 266117
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Oct 23, 2025
Deadline : Nov 7, 2025
Communication Programme Support Intern
Job ID : 266037
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 22, 2025
Deadline : Nov 6, 2025
Coordination Support Intern
Job ID : 265259
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Oct 22, 2025
Deadline : Nov 6, 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 5, 2025
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 5, 2025
