United Nations Job Opportunities in Nairobi – May 2026
Explore Career Opportunities at the United Nations in Kenya
Several exciting career opportunities are currently available within various United Nations agencies and offices based in Nairobi. The openings span administration, programme management, environmental affairs, finance, legal affairs, information systems, human rights, statistics, communications, climate affairs, and internships.
The positions are available across leading UN agencies and departments including the United Nations Environment Programme, United Nations Human Settlements Programme, Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, United Nations Office at Nairobi, and the Office of Internal Oversight Services.
Below are the latest opportunities currently open for applications.
1. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, G-6 – Job ID: 276897
Department: Office of Human Resources
Organization: Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance
Location: Nairobi
Deadline: June 6, 2026
Job Description
- Provide administrative and operational support
- Coordinate office schedules and documentation
- Support records and correspondence management
- Assist with meetings and logistical arrangements
- Maintain administrative reporting and filing systems
2. CLIMATE SERVICES FINANCING FRAMEWORK AND BUSINESS MODEL (NATIONAL) – Job ID: 276773
Organization: United Nations Environment Programme
Category: Consultant
Deadline: May 21, 2026
Job Description
- Support development of climate financing frameworks
- Conduct research and analysis on climate services
- Prepare reports and business model recommendations
- Coordinate stakeholder engagement activities
- Support implementation planning initiatives
3. FOREST AND CLIMATE REGIONAL ADVISOR – LAC – Job ID: 277180
Organization: United Nations Environment Programme
Category: Consultant
Deadline: May 19, 2026
Job Description
- Provide regional advisory support on forest and climate initiatives
- Support programme implementation and coordination
- Conduct policy and environmental analysis
- Engage regional stakeholders and partners
- Prepare technical reports and recommendations
4. SPATIAL DATA ANALYST – Job ID: 277106
Organization: United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Category: Consultant
Deadline: May 17, 2026
Job Description
- Analyze spatial and geospatial datasets
- Support mapping and data visualization activities
- Prepare analytical reports and dashboards
- Support urban planning and research initiatives
- Maintain spatial data systems and records
5. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT, G-5 – Job ID: 276793
Organization: Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Deadline: May 20, 2026
Job Description
- Support information management operations
- Maintain databases and reporting systems
- Compile and analyze operational data
- Assist in information sharing and documentation
- Support preparation of reports and updates
6. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE, G-6 – Job ID: 276559
Organization: Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Deadline: May 20, 2026
Job Description
- Coordinate information management activities
- Support system administration and reporting
- Maintain information management databases
- Generate analytical and operational reports
- Support information coordination initiatives
7. ENVIRONMENT STATISTICS AND ANALYSIS INTERN – Job ID: 277030
Organization: United Nations Environment Programme
Category: Internship
Deadline: May 21, 2026
Job Description
- Support environmental data analysis projects
- Assist with statistical reporting and research
- Compile environmental datasets and findings
- Support documentation and analytical activities
- Assist in preparation of presentations and reports
8. CONSULTANT TO DEVELOP AMHEWAS STRATEGIC PLAN – Job ID: 276548
Organization: United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
Category: Consultant
Deadline: May 13, 2026
Job Description
- Support development of strategic planning frameworks
- Conduct stakeholder consultations and analysis
- Prepare strategic planning reports
- Facilitate coordination and implementation discussions
- Support programme planning activities
9. PROJECT MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT – Job ID: 276969
Organization: United Nations Environment Programme
Category: Consultant
Deadline: May 14, 2026
Job Description
- Support project coordination and implementation
- Maintain project records and documentation
- Assist in reporting and monitoring activities
- Coordinate meetings and project communications
- Support operational and administrative activities
10. ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN – Job ID: 274684
Organization: Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Category: Internship
Deadline: May 11, 2026
Job Description
- Provide administrative support to office operations
- Assist in documentation and filing activities
- Support scheduling and coordination tasks
- Maintain records and office correspondence
- Assist with logistical support activities
11. DATA ANALYTICS AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE INTERN – Job ID: 276836
Organization: United Nations Environment Programme
Category: Internship
Deadline: May 18, 2026
Job Description
- Support data analytics and AI-related initiatives
- Assist with data collection and analysis
- Prepare analytical reports and dashboards
- Support automation and digital innovation activities
- Conduct research and documentation tasks
12. FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT, G-6 – Job ID: 275443
Organization: United Nations Environment Programme
Deadline: June 2, 2026
Job Description
- Support finance and budget operations
- Assist in preparation of financial reports
- Monitor budget utilization and expenditure
- Maintain financial records and documentation
- Support reconciliation and reporting activities
13. INTERN – PROJECT SUPPORT (SHANGHAI AWARD) – Job ID: 276654
Organization: United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Category: Internship
Deadline: May 18, 2026
Job Description
- Support project coordination activities
- Assist in programme implementation and reporting
- Maintain project records and documentation
- Support communication and stakeholder engagement
- Assist with administrative and operational tasks
14. HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER / LEGAL ADVISER (TEMPORARY JOB OPENING), P-4 – Job ID: 276679
Organization: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Deadline: May 14, 2026
Job Description
- Provide legal and human rights advisory services
- Conduct legal analysis and investigations
- Prepare legal opinions and reports
- Support monitoring of human rights issues
- Coordinate stakeholder engagement activities
15. HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER / OPEN-SOURCE INVESTIGATOR (TEMPORARY JOB OPENING), P-3 – Job ID: 276685
Job Description
- Conduct open-source investigations and analysis
- Support evidence gathering and reporting
- Monitor human rights-related information
- Prepare analytical reports and findings
- Support investigation coordination activities
16. HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER / INVESTIGATOR (TEMPORARY JOB OPENING) – 2 POSITIONS, P-3 – Job ID: 276699
Job Description
- Conduct investigations and case analysis
- Gather and verify evidence and documentation
- Support reporting and monitoring activities
- Coordinate investigative assignments
- Prepare investigation reports and findings
17. INFORMATION AND EVIDENCE OFFICER (TEMPORARY JOB OPENING), P-3 – Job ID: 276692
Job Description
- Manage information and evidence documentation
- Support evidence analysis and reporting
- Maintain secure information systems and records
- Assist in investigative and analytical activities
- Prepare operational reports and updates
18. SOCIAL & ENVIRONMENT SAFEGUARDS EXPERT – TANZANIA – Job ID: 276821
Organization: United Nations Environment Programme
Category: Consultant
Deadline: May 14, 2026
Job Description
- Support environmental and social safeguards initiatives
- Conduct compliance assessments and analysis
- Prepare safeguard reports and recommendations
- Support stakeholder coordination activities
- Monitor implementation of safeguard frameworks
19. HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER – ANALYST/REPORTING OFFICER (TEMPORARY JOB OPENING), P-4 – Job ID: 276757
Job Description
- Analyze human rights data and findings
- Prepare analytical and monitoring reports
- Support reporting and documentation activities
- Conduct information verification and analysis
- Support programme coordination and monitoring
20. ASSOCIATE INTERPRETER, ARABIC (TEMPORARY JOB OPENING), P-2 – Job ID: 276650
Job Description
- Provide Arabic interpretation services
- Support multilingual communication during meetings
- Prepare interpretation and language support materials
- Assist in conference and communication activities
- Support documentation and translation assignments
Additional Open Positions
Other opportunities currently available include:
- Junior Legal Consultant – UNEP
- Market Development Intern – UNEP
- Fundraising & Market Research Intern – UNEP
- Communications Intern – UNEP
- Programme Management Officer, P-4 – UNEP
- Information Systems Officer, P-3 – UNON
- Administrative and Financial Support Assistant – UNEP
- Biodiversity and Health Expert – UNEP
- Legal Officer, P-3 – UNEP
- Senior Information Systems Officer, P-5 – UNEP
- Chief of Section, Audit, P-5 – OIOS
- Travel Assistant, G-5 – UNEP
- Chief of Branch, Programme, D-1 – UNEP
- Executive Secretary, D-2 – UNEP
Why Work with the United Nations?
- Opportunity to contribute to global development and humanitarian initiatives
- Exposure to international work environments
- Career development and networking opportunities
- Diverse roles across administration, environment, ICT, finance, legal affairs, and programme management
- Professional and multicultural working environment
