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.

Job Openings

National Individual Contractor: Project Team Assistant

Job ID : 246744

Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
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 : Nov 4, 2024
Deadline : Nov 12, 2024
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Policy and Advocacy Analyst

Job ID : 245316

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 4, 2024
Deadline : Nov 12, 2024
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Individual Contractor – Maritime Security

Job ID : 246406

Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
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 : Nov 4, 2024
Deadline : Nov 17, 2024
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Intern – Programme Review Committee Support

Job ID : 246547

Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Nov 4, 2024
Deadline : Nov 18, 2024
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CHIEF OF UNIT, FINANCE (TEMPORARY)

Job ID : 246340

Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Nov 4, 2024
Deadline : Nov 10, 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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INTERN – DRUG CONTROL & CRIME PREVENTION

Job ID : 245304

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 : Nov 1, 2024
Deadline : Nov 14, 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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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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Digital Coordinator

Job ID : 246556

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 : Nov 1, 2024
Deadline : Nov 10, 2024
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Zero Waste Publications Consultant

Job ID : 246515

Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Nov 1, 2024
Deadline : Nov 15, 2024
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Legal Intern

Job ID : 246628

Job Network : Legal
Job Family : Legal Affairs
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Oct 31, 2024
Deadline : Nov 14, 2024
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Visual Storytelling and Design Consultant

Job ID : 246222

Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Oct 31, 2024
Deadline : Nov 14, 2024
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DRIVER

Job ID : 246420

Job Network : Logistics, Transportation and Supply Chain
Job Family : Transportation
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-2
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Oct 31, 2024
Deadline : Nov 6, 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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Urban Resilience Specialist

Job ID : 246549

Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Oct 31, 2024
Deadline : Nov 11, 2024
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Climate Change Specialist

Job ID : 245637

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 : Oct 30, 2024
Deadline : Nov 19, 2024
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Tennis Instructor

Job ID : 246544

Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Oct 30, 2024
Deadline : Nov 8, 2024
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Regional Programme Developer

Job ID : 246306

Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Oct 30, 2024
Deadline : Nov 10, 2024
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Mid-Term Reviewer – Inclusive Sustainable Rice Landscapes (ISRL) in Thailand project (GEFID 10268)

Job ID : 246399

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 : Oct 30, 2024
Deadline : Nov 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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Pollution Legal Specialist

Job ID : 246153

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 : Oct 28, 2024
Deadline : Nov 6, 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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Project Support Officer for SDG Localization

Job ID : 246140

Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Oct 25, 2024
Deadline : Nov 14, 2024
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Environmental Data Expert

Job ID : 246023

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 : Oct 25, 2024
Deadline : Nov 5, 2024
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Intern – Budget and Finance

Job ID : 245949

Job Network :
Job Family : ACC
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Oct 24, 2024
Deadline : Nov 7, 2024
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Tennis Instructor

Job ID : 245901

Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Oct 24, 2024
Deadline : Nov 4, 2024
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Special Class Instructors

Job ID : 245907

Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Oct 24, 2024
Deadline : Nov 4, 2024
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Evaluation Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP project accelerating the shift to sustainable public procurement and monitoring progress (PIMS ID 631.1)

Job ID : 245975

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 : Oct 23, 2024
Deadline : Nov 10, 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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FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT (MULTIPLE)

Job ID : 245661

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 Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Oct 22, 2024
Deadline : Nov 20, 2024
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FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT

Job ID : 244695

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 : Oct 22, 2024
Deadline : Nov 20, 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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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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Intern – Urban Planning for Urban Water Resilience

Job ID : 245220

Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Oct 22, 2024
Deadline : Nov 5, 2024
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Strategic Planning and Monitoring Consultant

Job ID : 245558

Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Oct 22, 2024
Deadline : Nov 6, 2024
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Evaluation Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF project Continuing Regional Support for the POPs Global Monitoring Plan under the Stockholm Convention in the Pacific Region (GEF ID 6978)

Job ID : 245571

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 : Oct 19, 2024
Deadline : Nov 5, 2024
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Evaluation Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF project Continuing Regional Support for the POPs Global Monitoring Plan under the Stockholm Convention in the LAC Region (GEF ID 4881)

Job ID : 245567

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 : Oct 19, 2024
Deadline : Nov 5, 2024
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Early Warning Systems (EWS) Expert to ECOWAS

Job ID : 245042

Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
Date Posted : Oct 18, 2024
Deadline : Nov 17, 2024
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Evaluation Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF project Continuing Regional Support for the POPs Global Monitoring Plan under the Stockholm Convention in the Asian Region (GEF ID 4894)

Job ID : 245562

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 : Oct 18, 2024
Deadline : Nov 4, 2024
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PROTOCOL OFFICER

Job ID : 245151

Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Protocol
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Oct 18, 2024
Deadline : Nov 16, 2024
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FIRE SAFETY SERGEANT

Job ID : 244151

Job Network : Internal Security and Safety
Job Family : Safety
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Oct 17, 2024
Deadline : Nov 15, 2024
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Senior Finance and Budget Assistant

Job ID : 244122

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 : Oct 17, 2024
Deadline : Nov 15, 2024
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Senior Programme Management Assistant

Job ID : 244744

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 Environment Programme
Date Posted : Oct 17, 2024
Deadline : Nov 15, 2024
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Programme Management Assistant

Job ID : 244850

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 : Oct 17, 2024
Deadline : Nov 15, 2024
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Evaluation Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF project Continuing Regional Support for the POPs Global Monitoring Plan under the Stockholm Convention in the Africa Region (GEF ID 4886)

Job ID : 245547

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 : Oct 17, 2024
Deadline : Nov 4, 2024
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INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT

Job ID : 244166

Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Documentation and Information Management
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Oct 16, 2024
Deadline : Nov 14, 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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TEAM ASSISTANT

Job ID : 243820

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 Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Oct 15, 2024
Deadline : Nov 13, 2024
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Job ID : 244661

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 : Oct 15, 2024
Deadline : Nov 13, 2024
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PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER

Job ID : 242958

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 : Oct 10, 2024
Deadline : Nov 8, 2024
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Job ID : 244780

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 Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
Date Posted : Oct 10, 2024
Deadline : Nov 8, 2024
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Job ID : 243270

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 Environment Programme
Date Posted : Oct 9, 2024
Deadline : Nov 7, 2024
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Associate Human Rights Officer

Job ID : 244943

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 : Oct 8, 2024
Deadline : Nov 6, 2024
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RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Job ID : 244643

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 : Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs-Department of Peace Operations-Shared Structure
Date Posted : Oct 8, 2024
Deadline : Nov 6, 2024
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BUDGET OFFICER

Job ID : 243708

Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Oct 8, 2024
Deadline : Nov 6, 2024
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HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

Job ID : 244779

Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Human Resources
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Oct 8, 2024
Deadline : Nov 6, 2024
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Job ID : 244248

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 : Oct 8, 2024
Deadline : Nov 6, 2024
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Job ID : 242456

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 : Oct 7, 2024
Deadline : Nov 5, 2024
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LEGAL OFFICER

Job ID : 243950

Job Network : Legal
Job Family : Legal Affairs
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Oct 7, 2024
Deadline : Nov 20, 2024
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Evaluation Specialist for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF project Conserving, Enhancing and Managing Carbon Stocks and Biodiversity in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone

Job ID : 244379

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 : Oct 3, 2024
Deadline : Nov 9, 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 : 244366

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 : Oct 3, 2024
Deadline : Nov 9, 2024
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National Adaptation Planning(NAP) Technical Expert- Iraq

Job ID : 244536

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 : Oct 1, 2024
Deadline : Nov 8, 2024
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PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER

Job ID : 242681

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 : Sep 30, 2024
Deadline : Nov 13, 2024
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