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.
International Consultant for the Mid Term Review of GEF-7 Sustainable Cities Project in Brazil (10465)
Job ID : 269910
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jan 1, 2026
Deadline : Jan 7, 2026
Associate Programme Management Officer, P2
Job ID : 261733
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 : Dec 29, 2025
Deadline : Jan 27, 2026
Intern – Climate Change and Urban Environment
Job ID : 269355
Job Network :
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Dec 29, 2025
Deadline : Jan 12, 2026
Assistant Medical Officer (Duration 6 months), NOA
Job ID : 269523
Job Network : Science
Job Family : Medical
Category and Level : National Professional Officers, NO-A
Duty Station : DADAAB
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Dec 23, 2025
Deadline : Jan 7, 2026
Legal Officer, P3
Job ID : 269497
Job Network : Legal
Job Family : Legal Affairs
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI, NEW YORK
Department/Office : Office of Administration of Justice
Date Posted : Dec 23, 2025
Deadline : Jan 10, 2026
Principal Evaluator for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF GOLD Programme Child projects, “Global knowledge management (GEF 9697)” & “PlanetGold Programe (GEF 9602)”
Job ID : 269340
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Dec 22, 2025
Deadline : Jan 14, 2026
Human Rights Officer, NOC
Job ID : 269543
Job Network : Political, Peace and Humanitarian
Job Family : Human Rights Affairs
Category and Level : National Professional Officers, NO-C
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Date Posted : Dec 19, 2025
Deadline : Jan 2, 2026
INFORMATION SYSTEMS OFFICER, P3
Job ID : 268476
Job Network : Information and Telecommunication Technology
Job Family : Information Management Systems and Technology
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Dec 19, 2025
Deadline : Feb 1, 2026
Associate Human Rights Officer, NOB
Job ID : 269548
Job Network : Political, Peace and Humanitarian
Job Family : Human Rights Affairs
Category and Level : National Professional Officers, NO-B
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Date Posted : Dec 19, 2025
Deadline : Jan 2, 2026
Evaluation Specialist for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF GOLD Programme Child projects, “Global knowledge management (GEF 9697)” & “PlanetGold Programe (GEF 9602)”
Job ID : 269511
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Dec 19, 2025
Deadline : Jan 11, 2026
Programme Management Assistant, G6
Job ID : 268113
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 Environment Programme
Date Posted : Dec 18, 2025
Deadline : Jan 16, 2026
Evaluation Consultant for the Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP Project “Supporting Inclusive Green Economy Approaches to Sustainable Development” [PIMS ID 2095]
Job ID : 269116
Job Network :
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Dec 17, 2025
Deadline : Jan 11, 2026
Gender-Inclusive Investment and Industry Strategies for E-Mobility
Job ID : 268630
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Dec 15, 2025
Deadline : Jan 11, 2026
Programme Management Assistant, G6
Job ID : 268024
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 : Department for General Assembly and Conference Management – DCS Nairobi
Date Posted : Dec 11, 2025
Deadline : Jan 9, 2026
