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.
HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER (Duration 4 Months)
Job ID : 248097
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Human Resources
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Nov 22, 2024
Deadline : Nov 29, 2024
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Finance and budget Assistant
Job ID : 248112
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Date Posted : Nov 22, 2024
Deadline : Dec 2, 2024
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Associate Programme Management Officer
Job ID : 246773
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 : Nov 22, 2024
Deadline : Jan 5, 2025
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Terminal Review Consultant for project GEF ID 5367 & OCR of the NIPs with GEF ID 5307,5525,5629&10512
Job ID : 247836
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 : Nov 22, 2024
Deadline : Dec 3, 2024
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Environmental Specialist
Job ID : 247309
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 : Nov 22, 2024
Deadline : Dec 3, 2024
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Urban Mobility and Street Consultant
Job ID : 247973
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Nov 22, 2024
Deadline : Nov 28, 2024
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Security Risk Assessment Consultancy
Job ID : 247519
Job Network : Internal Security and Safety
Job Family : Security
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Nov 22, 2024
Deadline : Dec 2, 2024
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GROUNDS SPECIALIST
Job ID : 246825
Job Network : Logistics, Transportation and Supply Chain
Job Family : Facilities Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Nov 22, 2024
Deadline : Jan 5, 2025
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Programme Management Expert
Job ID : 248034
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 : Nov 22, 2024
Deadline : Dec 3, 2024
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PPG Consultant for the development of CEO endorsement request package for Caribbean CBIT project
Job ID : 247976
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 : Nov 21, 2024
Deadline : Dec 1, 2024
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH OFFICER
Job ID : 247810
Job Network : Science
Job Family : Medical
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Nov 21, 2024
Deadline : Dec 5, 2024
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FINANCE AND BUDGET OFFICER (Project Post)
Job ID : 247188
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Nov 21, 2024
Deadline : Dec 20, 2024
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PUBLISHING ASSISTANT
Job ID : 247608
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Conference Services
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Department for General Assembly and Conference Management – DCS Nairobi
Date Posted : Nov 21, 2024
Deadline : Dec 20, 2024
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Intern for Programme and Administrative Support
Job ID : 247724
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 : Nov 21, 2024
Deadline : Dec 5, 2024
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STATISTICIAN
Job ID : 247453
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Statistics
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Nov 21, 2024
Deadline : Jan 4, 2025
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Evaluation Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF project “Adapting coastal zone management to climate change considering ecosystem and livelihoods” (GEF ID 4568)
Job ID : 247771
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 : Nov 21, 2024
Deadline : Dec 4, 2024
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Communications Specialist
Job ID : 247703
Job Network : Information and Telecommunication Technology
Job Family : Information Management Systems and Technology
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Nov 21, 2024
Deadline : Dec 2, 2024
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LEGAL ASSISTANT
Job ID : 247649
Job Network : Legal
Job Family : Legal Affairs
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office of Administration of Justice
Date Posted : Nov 21, 2024
Deadline : Dec 20, 2024
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National Consultant for the development of One Step CEO CEO endorsement request package for Costa Rica CBIT II project
Job ID : 247811
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 : Nov 20, 2024
Deadline : Nov 29, 2024
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Junior GEF Climate Change Specialist
Job ID : 247890
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 : Nov 20, 2024
Deadline : Nov 29, 2024
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HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER/ANALYST/REPORTING (Temporary Job Opening)
Job ID : 247839
Job Network : Political, Peace and Humanitarian
Job Family : Human Rights Affairs
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Date Posted : Nov 20, 2024
Deadline : Nov 26, 2024
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GEF Project Specialist
Job ID : 247688
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 : Nov 19, 2024
Deadline : Nov 28, 2024
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CHIEF OF SECTION, ENGINEERING (Project Post)
Job ID : 247311
Job Network : Logistics, Transportation and Supply Chain
Job Family : Logistics and Supply Chain
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Nov 19, 2024
Deadline : Dec 18, 2024
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Principal Evaluator for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF project Conserving, Enhancing and Managing Carbon Stocks and Biodiversity in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone
Job ID : 247702
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 : Nov 19, 2024
Deadline : Nov 28, 2024
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GEF Project Sustainability
Job ID : 247509
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 : Nov 18, 2024
Deadline : Dec 1, 2024
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Capacity Needs Assessment on Wastewater Surveillance for Africa Expert
Job ID : 247611
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 : Nov 18, 2024
Deadline : Dec 1, 2024
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Intern – Project Communications Support
Job ID : 247537
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 : Nov 18, 2024
Deadline : Dec 2, 2024
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Intern – Coordination and Communications
Job ID : 247492
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Public Information
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Resident Coordinator System
Date Posted : Nov 18, 2024
Deadline : Nov 24, 2024
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Finance Intern
Job ID : 247601
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Nov 18, 2024
Deadline : Dec 2, 2024
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Environment and Social Safeguards Management Specialist
Job ID : 246814
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 : Nov 15, 2024
Deadline : Nov 29, 2024
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PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Job ID : 247217
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 : Nov 15, 2024
Deadline : Nov 28, 2024
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Consultant on Nature Driving Economic Transformation
Job ID : 247438
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 : Nov 14, 2024
Deadline : Nov 25, 2024
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Climate Change Specialist
Job ID : 247500
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Nov 14, 2024
Deadline : Nov 25, 2024
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Transboundary Environmental Data-Sharing Consultant
Job ID : 247298
Job Network : Information and Telecommunication Technology
Job Family : Information Management Systems and Technology
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Nov 14, 2024
Deadline : Nov 28, 2024
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HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER
Job ID : 245635
Job Network : Political, Peace and Humanitarian
Job Family : Human Rights Affairs
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Date Posted : Nov 13, 2024
Deadline : Dec 12, 2024
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Humanitarian Affairs Officer/Access/Civil-Military Coordination
Job ID : 246831
Job Network : Political, Peace and Humanitarian
Job Family : Humanitarian Affairs
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Date Posted : Nov 13, 2024
Deadline : Dec 12, 2024
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SENIOR HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER
Job ID : 246629
Job Network : Political, Peace and Humanitarian
Job Family : Human Rights Affairs
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Date Posted : Nov 13, 2024
Deadline : Dec 12, 2024
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Programme Management Officer, Human Settlements
Job ID : 244043
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Human Settlements
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Nov 13, 2024
Deadline : Dec 12, 2024
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Graphics Design Intern
Job ID : 247300
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 : Nov 13, 2024
Deadline : Nov 27, 2024
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PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Job ID : 245647
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Date Posted : Nov 13, 2024
Deadline : Dec 12, 2024
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CHIEF OF STAFF
Job ID : 246940
Job Network : Political, Peace and Humanitarian
Job Family : Political Affairs
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, D-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office Of The Special Envoy Of The Secretary-General On The Great Lakes Region
Date Posted : Nov 7, 2024
Deadline : Dec 6, 2024
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TEAM ASSISTANT
Job ID : 245858
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Nov 7, 2024
Deadline : Dec 6, 2024
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PROCUREMENT OFFICER
Job ID : 245331
Job Network : Logistics, Transportation and Supply Chain
Job Family : Procurement
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Nov 5, 2024
Deadline : Dec 19, 2024
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PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
Job ID : 245393
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Public Information
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Nov 4, 2024
Deadline : Dec 18, 2024
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FINANCE AND BUDGET OFFICER (MULTIPLE)
Job ID : 246229
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Nov 4, 2024
Deadline : Dec 18, 2024
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INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT
Job ID : 244747
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 : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Nov 4, 2024
Deadline : Dec 3, 2024
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ASSOCIATE FINANCE OFFICER
Job ID : 245472
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-2
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Nov 3, 2024
Deadline : Dec 17, 2024
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CHIEF OF BRANCH, PROGRAMME
Job ID : 242946
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 : Nov 1, 2024
Deadline : Dec 15, 2024
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SENIOR PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Job ID : 242546
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 : Nov 1, 2024
Deadline : Dec 15, 2024
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ASSOCIATE INFORMATION SYSTEMS OFFICER
Job ID : 244223
Job Network : Information and Telecommunication Technology
Job Family : Information Management Systems and Technology
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-2
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Nov 1, 2024
Deadline : Dec 15, 2024
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PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Job ID : 244680
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 : Oct 31, 2024
Deadline : Dec 14, 2024
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PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Job ID : 244428
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 : Oct 29, 2024
Deadline : Dec 12, 2024
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SENIOR PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Job ID : 243127
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 : Oct 28, 2024
Deadline : Dec 11, 2024
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Associate Programme Management Officer
Job ID : 242871
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 : Oct 23, 2024
Deadline : Dec 6, 2024
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PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER (Head Writer)
Job ID : 244945
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Public Information
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Oct 22, 2024
Deadline : Dec 5, 2024
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INFORMATION SYSTEMS OFFICER
Job ID : 244958
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 : Department for General Assembly and Conference Management – DCS Nairobi
Date Posted : Oct 22, 2024
Deadline : Dec 5, 2024
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SENIOR PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Job ID : 244374
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 : Oct 15, 2024
Deadline : Nov 28, 2024
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