The process of applying for a United Nations job starts on this website. Once you have explored the Job Openings and selected a role that interests you, and for which you have the required experience and qualifications, you can begin the process by selecting “Apply Now” on the Job Description page.
On this page, you will find step-by-step instructions for applying under Application Process , as well as guidelines for completing Application forms and preparing for an interview.
You will also find information about assessments for UN jobs under Information about Assessments, Examinations, and Tests.
How do I apply for a job?
All job openings in the UN Secretariat are published on the United Nations Careers Portal. When you apply for a job, you have to submit an application in the UN online recruitment system. For information on how to apply for a job using the new online recruitment system, Inspira, go to Application Process.
Completing your Application
The Inspira application is an extended online resume, specifically used by the United Nations, where you articulate your education, competencies, achievements and professional experience. The application is used to evaluate your eligibility and suitability for the job. It is your opportunity to tell your story in a way that demonstrates that you are the best candidate for the job.
If you want to apply for more than one job you can update and change your information in the online recruitment system before submitting a new application.
Understanding the job requirements
Make sure you find as much information about the job as possible and apply only to those jobs that are suited to your strengths and aspirations.
Preparing the Motivation Statement
The motivation statement, which you must complete when applying for a job at the United Nations, is the personal introduction that accompanies your application.
Your aim in the motivation statement is to describe how your experience, qualifications and competencies match the job for which you are applying. Think of your motivation statement as an opportunity to distinguish yourself from other job seekers by highlighting what makes you the best match for the position.
Your motivation statement should be brief, three to four paragraphs, and as targeted as possible to the position for which you are applying. Focus on the most relevant parts of your background that relate to the job opening.
Web Designer Consultant
Job ID : 254676
Job Network : Information and Telecommunication Technology
Job Family : Information Management Systems and Technology
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 12, 2025
Deadline : Mar 21, 2025
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EDITORIAL AND DESKTOP PUBLISHING ASSISTANT, ARABIC (6 Months)
Job ID : 254427
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Language
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Department for General Assembly and Conference Management – DCS Nairobi
Date Posted : Mar 12, 2025
Deadline : Mar 19, 2025
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Frontend Developer
Job ID : 254678
Job Network : Information and Telecommunication Technology
Job Family : Information Management Systems and Technology
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 12, 2025
Deadline : Mar 21, 2025
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Urban Development Expert (Field Coordinator)
Job ID : 254876
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 11, 2025
Deadline : Mar 20, 2025
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Human Rights Intern
Job ID : 253695
Job Network : Political, Peace and Humanitarian
Job Family : Human Rights Affairs
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Date Posted : Mar 11, 2025
Deadline : Mar 24, 2025
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Intern – Innovation and smart cities
Job ID : 254840
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 11, 2025
Deadline : Mar 25, 2025
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FINANCE AND BUDGET OFFICER (Fixed-Term Limited)
Job ID : 252711
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 11, 2025
Deadline : Apr 9, 2025
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Urban Development Expert
Job ID : 254867
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 11, 2025
Deadline : Mar 20, 2025
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Working Group Coordination Consultant (Remote)
Job ID : 254902
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 11, 2025
Deadline : Mar 20, 2025
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Project Officer
Job ID : 254811
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 10, 2025
Deadline : Mar 25, 2025
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STAFF ASSISTANT
Job ID : 254476
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 10, 2025
Deadline : Mar 23, 2025
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Urban Planner and GIS Expert
Job ID : 254690
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 10, 2025
Deadline : Mar 19, 2025
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CHIEF OF SERVICE, MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAMME ANALYSIS
Job ID : 254630
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Management and Analysis
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, D-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 10, 2025
Deadline : Mar 23, 2025
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Senior Programme Management Assistant
Job ID : 253995
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-7
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 10, 2025
Deadline : Apr 8, 2025
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CHIEF OF SECTION, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Job ID : 252997
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Human Resources
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 10, 2025
Deadline : Apr 8, 2025
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FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT (Fixed-Term Limited)
Job ID : 254200
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 7, 2025
Deadline : Apr 5, 2025
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Tennis Instructor
Job ID : 254617
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Mar 7, 2025
Deadline : Mar 17, 2025
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Expert on Drought triggers, indicators and thresholds and anticipatory actions in Southern Africa
Job ID : 254562
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
Date Posted : Mar 7, 2025
Deadline : Mar 17, 2025
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Public Space and Social Inclusion Expert
Job ID : 254616
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 7, 2025
Deadline : Mar 18, 2025
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Special Class Instructors
Job ID : 254619
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Mar 7, 2025
Deadline : Mar 17, 2025
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Expert on Climate drivers in Southern Africa
Job ID : 254253
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
Date Posted : Mar 7, 2025
Deadline : Mar 17, 2025
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Urban Research, Analysis and Policy Expert Consultant
Job ID : 254388
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 7, 2025
Deadline : Mar 18, 2025
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FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT, Multiple (Temporary Job Opening)
Job ID : 253285
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Mar 7, 2025
Deadline : Mar 14, 2025
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Job ID : 254403
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 6, 2025
Deadline : Apr 4, 2025
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Team Assistant
Job ID : 254674
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Mar 6, 2025
Deadline : Mar 20, 2025
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Senior Finance and Budget Assistant
Job ID : 254606
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 6, 2025
Deadline : Mar 17, 2025
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Landscape Architecture Consultant
Job ID : 254608
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 6, 2025
Deadline : Mar 17, 2025
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Intern – Urban Finance & Economy
Job ID : 254304
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 5, 2025
Deadline : Mar 19, 2025
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UN-Habitat Senior Advisor
Job ID : 254398
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 5, 2025
Deadline : Mar 14, 2025
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Language Programme Team Assistant
Job ID : 254406
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Mar 5, 2025
Deadline : Mar 18, 2025
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Environmental Affairs Specialist
Job ID : 254303
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 5, 2025
Deadline : Mar 14, 2025
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SENIOR PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER (Special Assistant to the Executive Director)
Job ID : 253500
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 4, 2025
Deadline : Apr 2, 2025
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TEAM ASSISTANT
Job ID : 253567
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Mar 4, 2025
Deadline : Apr 2, 2025
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HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER
Job ID : 254232
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 4, 2025
Deadline : Apr 2, 2025
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Early Warning Expert (EW4All)
Job ID : 254058
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
Date Posted : Mar 3, 2025
Deadline : Mar 13, 2025
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Job ID : 253606
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 3, 2025
Deadline : Apr 1, 2025
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COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Job ID : 251488
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Public Information
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 3, 2025
Deadline : Apr 1, 2025
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REVISER, FRENCH
Job ID : 254195
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Language
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Department for General Assembly and Conference Management – DCS Nairobi
Date Posted : Feb 28, 2025
Deadline : Apr 13, 2025
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Senior Finance and Budget Assistant
Job ID : 249781
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-7
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Feb 28, 2025
Deadline : Mar 29, 2025
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Climate Information Services Consultant
Job ID : 254107
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Feb 28, 2025
Deadline : Mar 14, 2025
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Early Warning Expert (EW4All)
Job ID : 253749
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
Date Posted : Feb 28, 2025
Deadline : Mar 16, 2025
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Programme Assistant
Job ID : 254197
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Date Posted : Feb 27, 2025
Deadline : Mar 28, 2025
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Intern – DATA ANALYST AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Job ID : 253805
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Feb 26, 2025
Deadline : Mar 12, 2025
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Intern – Project Support LAC
Job ID : 253978
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Feb 26, 2025
Deadline : Mar 12, 2025
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Legal Officer
Job ID : 241491
Job Network : Legal
Job Family : Legal Affairs
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance Office of Human Resources
Date Posted : Feb 26, 2025
Deadline : Apr 11, 2025
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Intern – Graphic Design and Communication
Job ID : 253983
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Feb 26, 2025
Deadline : Mar 12, 2025
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CHIEF OF SECTION, INVESTIGATIONS (Digital Forensics)
Job ID : 250623
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Investigation
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office of Internal Oversight Services
Date Posted : Feb 25, 2025
Deadline : Apr 10, 2025
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PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER, Multilevel Climate Action
Job ID : 251795
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Feb 25, 2025
Deadline : Mar 26, 2025
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CHIEF OF SECTION, FINANCE AND BUDGET
Job ID : 252985
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Feb 21, 2025
Deadline : Mar 22, 2025
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SENIOR INVESTIGATOR (Chief of Unit, Intake and Referrals)
Job ID : 250621
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Investigation
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office of Internal Oversight Services
Date Posted : Feb 20, 2025
Deadline : Apr 5, 2025
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Associate Programme Management Officer
Job ID : 252523
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-2
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Feb 19, 2025
Deadline : Mar 20, 2025
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INFORMATION SYSTEMS ASSISTANT
Job ID : 252590
Job Network : Information and Telecommunication Technology
Job Family : Information Management Systems and Technology
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Feb 18, 2025
Deadline : Mar 19, 2025
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FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT (Multiple Positions)
Job ID : 252845
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Feb 17, 2025
Deadline : Mar 18, 2025
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Senior Finance and Budget Assistant
Job ID : 252496
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-7
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Feb 17, 2025
Deadline : Mar 18, 2025
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Programme Management Assistant
Job ID : 252557
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Feb 13, 2025
Deadline : Mar 14, 2025
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LIAISON ASSISTANT
Job ID : 252294
Job Network : Political, Peace and Humanitarian
Job Family : Political Affairs
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Feb 12, 2025
Deadline : Mar 13, 2025
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PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Job ID : 248378
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jan 31, 2025
Deadline : Mar 16, 2025
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PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Job ID : 250117
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jan 31, 2025
Deadline : Mar 16, 2025
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Programme Management Officer, Human Settlements
Job ID : 250756
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Human Settlements
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jan 31, 2025
Deadline : Mar 16, 2025
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Programme Management Officer, Human Settlements
Job ID : 249985
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Human Settlements
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jan 8, 2025
Deadline : Mar 15, 2025
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