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.
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.
Special Class Instructors
Job ID : 265139
Job Network :
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Oct 4, 2025
Deadline : Oct 13, 2025
GEF Project Specialist I
Job ID : 265207
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Oct 4, 2025
Deadline : Oct 13, 2025
Tennis/Squash Instructor
Job ID : 265222
Job Network :
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Oct 3, 2025
Deadline : Oct 14, 2025
Wildlife Conservation Project Development and Finance Expert
Job ID : 265018
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Oct 3, 2025
Deadline : Oct 13, 2025
Expert Maritime Law Enforcement Mentor
Job ID : 265059
Job Network :
Job Family : Drug Control and Crime Prevention
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Date Posted : Oct 2, 2025
Deadline : Oct 9, 2025
TEEB Mexico Project Development Consultant
Job ID : 264173
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Oct 2, 2025
Deadline : Oct 9, 2025
Technical Urban Development Expert / Coordinator Consultant
Job ID : 265108
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Oct 2, 2025
Deadline : Oct 9, 2025
LOGISTICS OFFICER, P3
Job ID : 263710
Job Network : Logistics, Transportation and Supply Chain
Job Family : Logistics and Supply Chain
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Support Office in Somalia
Date Posted : Oct 1, 2025
Deadline : Oct 15, 2025
Research and Policy Analyst
Job ID : 265074
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Oct 1, 2025
Deadline : Oct 12, 2025
Evaluation Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP “Food Security and Nutrition [PIMS 02001]”
Job ID : 264463
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Sep 30, 2025
Deadline : Oct 13, 2025
TEEB Mexico Spatial Landcover Assessment (GIS) Consultant
Job ID : 265006
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Sep 30, 2025
Deadline : Oct 9, 2025
Principal Coordination Officer, D1
Job ID : 264348
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 : Sep 29, 2025
Deadline : Oct 12, 2025
CBIT Djibouti PPG consultant (GEFID: 11973)
Job ID : 264974
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Sep 29, 2025
Deadline : Oct 12, 2025
CLERK OF WORKS (Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing), NOB
Job ID : 263777
Job Network : Logistics, Transportation and Supply Chain
Job Family : Engineering
Category and Level : National Professional Officers, NO-B
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Sep 29, 2025
Deadline : Oct 28, 2025
Programme Administrative Assistant (LICA 5)
Job ID : 264874
Job Network :
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : International Trade Centre
Date Posted : Sep 25, 2025
Deadline : Oct 8, 2025
Associate Programme Officer (Communication), P2
Job ID : 263707
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 : Sep 24, 2025
Deadline : Oct 23, 2025
Intern – Infrastructure App Developer
Job ID : 264659
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Sep 23, 2025
Deadline : Oct 14, 2025
DIRECTOR, PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT (Chief Scientist and Director of the Office of Science), D2
Job ID : 264497
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 Environment Programme
Date Posted : Sep 22, 2025
Deadline : Nov 5, 2025
Intern – Infrustructure – Network Operations Centre (NOC)
Job ID : 264651
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Sep 22, 2025
Deadline : Oct 13, 2025
SENIOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS ASSISTANT, G7
Job ID : 263585
Job Network : Information and Telecommunication Technology
Job Family : Information Management Systems and Technology
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-7
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Sep 17, 2025
Deadline : Oct 16, 2025
Communications & Marketing Specialist
Job ID : 264361
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Sep 17, 2025
Deadline : Oct 16, 2025
PROCUREMENT OFFICER, P4
Job ID : 264185
Job Network : Logistics, Transportation and Supply Chain
Job Family : Procurement
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI, MOGADISHU
Department/Office : United Nations Support Office in Somalia
Date Posted : Sep 16, 2025
Deadline : Oct 15, 2025
