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.
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Specialist – Moma and Machanga
Job ID : 275122
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 : Apr 3, 2026
Deadline : Apr 14, 2026
Early Warning and Early Action System Expert – Climate Hazards
Job ID : 275194
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
Date Posted : Apr 2, 2026
Deadline : Apr 9, 2026
Biodiversity Finance Consultant (Level C)
Job ID : 275135
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Apr 2, 2026
Deadline : Apr 12, 2026
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 : Apr 2, 2026
Deadline : Apr 22, 2026
Criminal Justice Expert (International Consultant)
Job ID : 275034
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Date Posted : Apr 2, 2026
Deadline : Apr 12, 2026
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, P5
Job ID : 273425
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Operations and Risk Management Unit
Date Posted : Apr 1, 2026
Deadline : Apr 15, 2026
COORDINATION OFFICER, P4
Job ID : 274240
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 Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 31, 2026
Deadline : Apr 29, 2026
DATA ENGINEER, P3
Job ID : 273669
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Data Analytics and Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 31, 2026
Deadline : Apr 29, 2026
Project and Technical Support Consultant
Job ID : 274832
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 31, 2026
Deadline : Apr 9, 2026
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, P3
Job ID : 273747
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 27, 2026
Deadline : Apr 25, 2026
Legal Officer, P3
Job ID : 274864
Job Network : Legal
Job Family : Legal Affairs
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office of Administration of Justice
Date Posted : Mar 27, 2026
Deadline : Apr 9, 2026
SENIOR PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER, P5
Job ID : 272564
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 : Mar 27, 2026
Deadline : Apr 9, 2026
Senior Data Engineering Assistant, G7
Job ID : 273946
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Data Analytics and Management
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-7
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 26, 2026
Deadline : Apr 24, 2026
CHIEF OF BRANCH, PROGRAMME, D1
Job ID : 274069
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, D-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 26, 2026
Deadline : Apr 24, 2026
Intern – Graphic Design
Job ID : 274328
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 25, 2026
Deadline : Apr 8, 2026
Programme Management Intern
Job ID : 274126
Job Network :
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 24, 2026
Deadline : Apr 7, 2026
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, D2
Job ID : 274026
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, D-2
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 24, 2026
Deadline : May 7, 2026
HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER, P3
Job ID : 274317
Job Network : Political, Peace and Humanitarian
Job Family : Human Rights Affairs
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Date Posted : Mar 19, 2026
Deadline : May 2, 2026
PROCUREMENT OFFICER, P3
Job ID : 273433
Job Network : Logistics, Transportation and Supply Chain
Job Family : Procurement
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 17, 2026
Deadline : Apr 15, 2026
Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities’ Engagement in NBSAP Implementation consultant
Job ID : 274236
Job Network :
Job Family : Humanitarian Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 17, 2026
Deadline : Apr 14, 2026
CLERK OF WORKS (Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing), NOB
Job ID : 273080
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 : Mar 13, 2026
Deadline : Apr 11, 2026
