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.
GEF Project Specialist I
Job ID : 259946
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 : Jun 20, 2025
Deadline : Jul 3, 2025
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Evaluation Consultant: Terminal Evaluation Go Blue Project
Job ID : 259866
Job Network :
Job Family : IAE
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jun 20, 2025
Deadline : Jun 29, 2025
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PUBLIC INFORMATION CONSULTANT
Job ID : 260071
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jun 20, 2025
Deadline : Jul 1, 2025
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Donor Engagement Associate
Job ID : 260069
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Public Information
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jun 20, 2025
Deadline : Jul 1, 2025
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Disaster Risk Management Expert
Job ID : 259984
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jun 20, 2025
Deadline : Jul 19, 2025
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Senior Evaluation Consultant: Terminal Evaluation Go Blue Project
Job ID : 259817
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jun 20, 2025
Deadline : Jun 29, 2025
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Job ID : 256618
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 : Jun 19, 2025
Deadline : Jul 18, 2025
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GEF Project Specialist II
Job ID : 259865
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 : Jun 19, 2025
Deadline : Jul 18, 2025
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Writer and Content Creator Consultant
Job ID : 259670
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Public Information
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jun 19, 2025
Deadline : Jun 26, 2025
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FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT
Job ID : 258970
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jun 19, 2025
Deadline : Jul 18, 2025
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANT (Temporary Position)
Job ID : 259281
Job Network : Information and Telecommunication Technology
Job Family : Information Management Systems and Technology
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Department for General Assembly and Conference Management – DCS Nairobi
Date Posted : Jun 18, 2025
Deadline : Jun 25, 2025
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Natural Resource Management Specialist
Job ID : 259658
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jun 18, 2025
Deadline : Jun 25, 2025
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Senior Procurement Assistant (Temporary Position)
Job ID : 259237
Job Network : Logistics, Transportation and Supply Chain
Job Family : Procurement
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-7
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Jun 18, 2025
Deadline : Jun 24, 2025
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Job ID : 258794
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 Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jun 17, 2025
Deadline : Jul 16, 2025
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Social Media Specialist
Job ID : 259443
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Public Information
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jun 17, 2025
Deadline : Jun 30, 2025
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FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT
Job ID : 259208
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jun 17, 2025
Deadline : Jul 16, 2025
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ECONOMIC AFFAIRS OFFICER (Temporary)
Job ID : 259741
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Economic Affairs
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
Date Posted : Jun 17, 2025
Deadline : Jul 16, 2025
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Public Information – Communication
Job ID : 259460
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Public Information
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jun 16, 2025
Deadline : Jun 30, 2025
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FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT
Job ID : 259785
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 : Jun 16, 2025
Deadline : Jun 30, 2025
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Data Analyst
Job ID : 259784
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Statistics
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jun 16, 2025
Deadline : Jun 24, 2025
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DIRECTOR, PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
Job ID : 258792
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, D-2
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jun 13, 2025
Deadline : Jul 12, 2025
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Project Midterm Evaluation Expert – Uganda ABS Project
Job ID : 259568
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 : Jun 13, 2025
Deadline : Jun 26, 2025
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Intern – Drug Control and Crime Prevention
Job ID : 259606
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Drug Control and Crime Prevention
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Date Posted : Jun 12, 2025
Deadline : Jun 25, 2025
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Urban Planner
Job ID : 259517
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jun 12, 2025
Deadline : Jun 23, 2025
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Senior Finance and Budget Assistant
Job ID : 259309
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 : Jun 11, 2025
Deadline : Jun 25, 2025
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PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Job ID : 259152
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 : Jun 11, 2025
Deadline : Jul 10, 2025
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Public Information – Communication
Job ID : 258967
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Public Information
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jun 11, 2025
Deadline : Jun 25, 2025
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Chief of Strategic Planning and Monitoring Unit
Job ID : 259374
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 Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jun 10, 2025
Deadline : Jun 23, 2025
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PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Job ID : 258869
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jun 9, 2025
Deadline : Jul 8, 2025
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Housing and Slum Transformation Researcher Consultant
Job ID : 259127
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jun 9, 2025
Deadline : Jul 8, 2025
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EXECUTIVE COORDINATOR, PROGRAMME
Job ID : 255424
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, D-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jun 9, 2025
Deadline : Jul 8, 2025
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PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER (Special Assistant)
Job ID : 258786
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 : Jun 4, 2025
Deadline : Jul 3, 2025
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FINANCE ASSISTANT
Job ID : 258480
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 Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jun 4, 2025
Deadline : Jul 3, 2025
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Senior Programme Management Assistant
Job ID : 258396
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 : Jun 4, 2025
Deadline : Jul 3, 2025
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SENIOR PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Job ID : 257739
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 : Jun 3, 2025
Deadline : Jul 2, 2025
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RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Job ID : 258152
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Social Affairs
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jun 3, 2025
Deadline : Jul 2, 2025
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SENIOR PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Job ID : 257756
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 : May 30, 2025
Deadline : Jun 28, 2025
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Programme Management Assistant
Job ID : 258259
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 Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : May 26, 2025
Deadline : Jun 24, 2025
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ITC Representative Africa, DCP
Job ID : 257986
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, D-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : International Trade Centre
Date Posted : May 14, 2025
Deadline : Jun 29, 2025
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