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.
Intern – Inclusive and Resilient Urban Development
Job ID : 270687
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jan 27, 2026
Deadline : Feb 10, 2026
Intern – Sustainable Energy in Build Environment
Job ID : 270636
Job Network :
Job Family : Engineering
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jan 27, 2026
Deadline : Feb 2, 2026
Communication Support Intern
Job ID : 270961
Job Network :
Job Family : Public Information
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jan 22, 2026
Deadline : Feb 6, 2026
Knowledge Management and Information Technology Intern
Job ID : 269482
Job Network :
Job Family : Information Management Systems and Technology
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jan 20, 2026
Deadline : Feb 4, 2026
Data Analyst
Job ID : 270294
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jan 14, 2026
Deadline : Jan 29, 2026
