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.
Urban-Rural linkages Intern
Job ID : 283383
Job Network :
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Affiliate Personnel – Internships, I-1
Recruitment Type : Intern
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Aug 25, 2026
Deadline : Sep 8, 2026
INTERN – Biodiversity Finance
Job ID : 282585
Job Network :
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : Affiliate Personnel – Internships, I-1
Recruitment Type : Intern
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Aug 24, 2026
Deadline : Sep 7, 2026
