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.
Communications and Outreach Intern
Job ID : 279623
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jul 3, 2026
Deadline : Jul 16, 2026
Environmental Affairs Intern
Job ID : 280400
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jul 3, 2026
Deadline : Jul 17, 2026
Sustainable Urban Mobility Intern
Job ID : 279898
Job Network :
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jun 29, 2026
Deadline : Jul 13, 2026
Communications and Research Intern
Job ID : 279677
Job Network :
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jun 29, 2026
Deadline : Jul 28, 2026
Graphic Design Intern
Job ID : 279681
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jun 29, 2026
Deadline : Jul 28, 2026
Intern : Risk Management and Peacebuilding Section Internship
Job ID : 278643
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jun 24, 2026
Deadline : Jul 8, 2026
Public Information Intern
Job ID : 279321
Job Network :
Job Family : Public Information
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jun 22, 2026
Deadline : Jul 6, 2026
