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.
Use your motivation statement to prove you are the best candidate for the position
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. It should be brief, three to four paragraphs, and as targeted as possible to the position for which you are applying.
Research, prepare and train for your interview
If you are called for an interview, train for competency-based interviewing techniques by preparing a wide range of brief real-life stories about your accomplishments. The structure of your answer should be: Situation, Action, Result.
Apply for as many as you can
But be targeted! The UN’s selection process is very competitive, so you should not be discouraged to apply for other jobs for which you feel you are qualified in case you are declined for a position. And remember, customize your application according to each position you apply for.
Intern – New Urban Agenda Support
Job ID : 255757
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 : Apr 3, 2025
Deadline : Apr 17, 2025
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Interior Design
Job ID : 252624
Job Network : Logistics, Transportation and Supply Chain
Job Family : Engineering
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Apr 2, 2025
Deadline : Apr 8, 2025
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Human Resource Intern
Job ID : 256062
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 : Apr 1, 2025
Deadline : Apr 15, 2025
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Team Assistant – Protocol
Job ID : 255790
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 26, 2025
Deadline : Apr 9, 2025
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Programme Support Intern
Job ID : 255332
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 25, 2025
Deadline : Apr 8, 2025
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Intern – Advocacy and Campaign
Job ID : 255434
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 24, 2025
Deadline : Apr 7, 2025
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Intern – Public Information
Job ID : 255369
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Public Information
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
Date Posted : Mar 24, 2025
Deadline : Apr 6, 2025
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G20 Energy Transition Working Group Support-Intern
Job ID : 255350
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 21, 2025
Deadline : Apr 4, 2025
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Knowledge Management and Communications
Job ID : 253083
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 19, 2025
Deadline : Apr 16, 2025
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