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.
Job Openings
Tennis Instructor
Job ID : 266875
Job Network :
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Nov 7, 2025
Deadline : Nov 23, 2025
Special Class Instructors
Job ID : 266876
Job Network :
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Nov 7, 2025
Deadline : Nov 23, 2025
Lifeguard/Swimming Instructor
Job ID : 266797
Job Network :
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Nov 7, 2025
Deadline : Nov 23, 2025
Communications Expert
Job ID : 266419
Job Network :
Job Family : Conference Services
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Nov 7, 2025
Deadline : Nov 21, 2025
Artificial Technology Intern
Job ID : 266811
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Nov 6, 2025
Deadline : Nov 20, 2025
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 : Nov 5, 2025
Deadline : Nov 11, 2025
Fitness Instructor
Job ID : 266793
Job Network :
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Nov 5, 2025
Deadline : Nov 23, 2025
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER, Audit, Oversight and Internal Control Unit, P4
Job ID : 266764
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 : Nov 5, 2025
Deadline : Nov 11, 2025
Communications Specialist
Job ID : 266695
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Nov 5, 2025
Deadline : Nov 13, 2025
Active Mobility Programme Support Intern
Job ID : 266691
Job Network :
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Nov 5, 2025
Deadline : Nov 19, 2025
Programme Management Officer, Human Settlements, P4
Job ID : 266823
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Human Settlements
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Nov 5, 2025
Deadline : Nov 19, 2025
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Specialist
Job ID : 266803
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Nov 4, 2025
Deadline : Nov 11, 2025
INFORMATION NETWORK OFFICER, P3
Job ID : 266734
Job Network : Information and Telecommunication Technology
Job Family : Information Management Systems and Technology
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Nov 4, 2025
Deadline : Nov 10, 2025
Marine Environment Management Planning Specialist
Job ID : 266807
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Nov 4, 2025
Deadline : Nov 11, 2025
G7 Nature Compact – Research and Coordination Consultant
Job ID : 266490
Job Network :
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Nov 4, 2025
Deadline : Nov 12, 2025
Senior Consultant – G7 Nature Compact Progress Review
Job ID : 266612
Job Network :
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Nov 4, 2025
Deadline : Nov 12, 2025
Adaptation Expert
Job ID : 266646
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Nov 3, 2025
Deadline : Nov 16, 2025
Intern – Programme Support (2 Positions)
Job ID : 265909
Job Network :
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Nov 3, 2025
Deadline : Nov 17, 2025
Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF project “Technology Needs Assessments (TNA) Phase IV” and “GEF ID 10171”
Job ID : 266492
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Oct 31, 2025
Deadline : Nov 11, 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
Project Support Assistant
Job ID : 266517
Job Network :
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Oct 29, 2025
Deadline : Nov 12, 2025
Nature-Based Solutions Technical Consultant
Job ID : 266348
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Oct 28, 2025
Deadline : Nov 10, 2025
YPP Exam: Global Communications (for external applicants), P2
Job ID : 265848
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family :
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-2
Duty Station : OTHER, VIENNA, SANTIAGO, ADDIS ABABA, NAIROBI, BEIRUT, BANGKOK, NEW YORK, GENEVA
Department/Office : Department of Operational Support
Date Posted : Oct 28, 2025
Deadline : Dec 14, 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
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 28, 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 20, 2025
