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.
Digital Engagement Consultant – UN Decade on Ecosystem
Job ID : 267176
Job Network :
Job Family : Public Information
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Nov 12, 2025
Deadline : Nov 21, 2025
HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (multiple positions), G6
Job ID : 265873
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Human Resources
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Nov 12, 2025
Deadline : Nov 26, 2025
Marine Environment Management Planning Specialist
Job ID : 266984
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Nov 11, 2025
Deadline : Nov 18, 2025
Municipal Finance Expert (Business Licensing & Local Revenue Systems)
Job ID : 266967
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Nov 11, 2025
Deadline : Nov 25, 2025
Programme Support – Nature Action
Job ID : 266879
Job Network :
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Nov 11, 2025
Deadline : Nov 18, 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 11, 2025
Deadline : Nov 19, 2025
FINANCE AND BUDGET OFFICER, P3
Job ID : 266558
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Nov 11, 2025
Deadline : Dec 25, 2025
Intern – Training and Development Section
Job ID : 267163
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Department of Safety and Security
Date Posted : Nov 11, 2025
Deadline : Nov 20, 2025
Marine Environment Management Planning Specialist
Job ID : 266806
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Nov 10, 2025
Deadline : Nov 19, 2025
Marine Environment Management Planning Specialist
Job ID : 266971
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Nov 10, 2025
Deadline : Nov 19, 2025
Individual Contractor- Graphic Designer
Job ID : 266799
Job Network :
Job Family : Drug Control and Crime Prevention
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Date Posted : Nov 10, 2025
Deadline : Nov 18, 2025
Communications and Research Intern
Job ID : 266548
Job Network :
Job Family : IMA
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Nov 10, 2025
Deadline : Nov 24, 2025
Multimedia Producer – Voice Over Artist, Roving Reporter, and Self-Shot Video Producer
Job ID : 266858
Job Network :
Job Family : Public Information
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Nov 10, 2025
Deadline : Nov 17, 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 10, 2025
Deadline : Nov 23, 2025
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Specialist
Job ID : 266792
Job Network :
Job Family : Information Management Systems and Technology
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Nov 10, 2025
Deadline : Nov 19, 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 – 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
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
Evaluation Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF project “Integrating Water, Land and Ecosystems Management in Caribbean Small Island Developing States (IWEco)” (GEF ID 4932)
Job ID : 259824
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Oct 27, 2025
Deadline : Nov 16, 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
