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.
Intern, Political Affairs
Job ID : 286380
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Job Family : Political Affairs
Category and Level : Affiliate Personnel – Internships, I-1
Recruitment Type : Intern
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on the Great Lakes Region
Date Posted : Oct 12, 2026
Deadline : Oct 31, 2026
Administrative Intern
Job ID : 286082
Job Network :
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Affiliate Personnel – Internships, I-1
Recruitment Type : Intern
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on the Great Lakes Region
Date Posted : Oct 12, 2026
Deadline : Oct 19, 2026
Information Management for Evaluation Support Intern
Job ID : 284158
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Job Family :
Category and Level : Affiliate Personnel – Internships, I-1
Recruitment Type : Intern
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Oct 12, 2026
Deadline : Oct 26, 2026
Communication Support Intern
Job ID : 286186
Job Network :
Job Family : Public Information
Category and Level : Affiliate Personnel – Internships, I-1
Recruitment Type : Intern
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Oct 8, 2026
Deadline : Oct 22, 2026
