Applying for a United Nations job in Nairobi or anywhere globally requires careful preparation and adherence to the official UN application process. Follow this step-by-step guide to improve your chances of securing a job at the UN Secretariat or any affiliated UN agency.

STEP 1: SEARCH FOR JOB OPENINGS ON THE UN CAREERS PORTAL

All UN job vacancies are posted on the official United Nations Careers Portal. Browse through the latest openings and select a position that aligns with your qualifications, experience, and career goals.

Once you find a relevant job posting, click on “Apply Now” to begin the application process.

STEP 2: UNDERSTAND THE JOB REQUIREMENTS

Before applying, carefully review the job description, qualifications, responsibilities, and deadlines. Ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria before proceeding.

To improve your chances, focus on jobs that match your educational background, work experience, and core competencies.

STEP 3: PREPARE YOUR UN JOB APPLICATION ON INSPIRA

The UN uses Inspira, a specialized online recruitment system, where all applicants must submit their detailed online resumes.

When completing your Inspira profile, ensure that you:

• Highlight your education, skills, and achievements relevant to the position.
• Use keywords from the job description to improve your profile ranking.
• Provide clear and concise details about your previous roles and accomplishments.

If you are applying for multiple positions, you can update and modify your application before submitting it for each role.

STEP 4: WRITE A STRONG UN MOTIVATION STATEMENT

A motivation statement is a crucial part of your UN application. It serves as a personal introduction and explains why you are the best candidate for the job.

WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR MOTIVATION STATEMENT

• A brief summary of your professional background and experience.
• How your skills and competencies align with the job requirements.
• Your passion for working with the United Nations and commitment to its mission.
• What unique value you bring to the organization.

Keep your statement concise (3-4 paragraphs) and tailor it to the specific job posting. Avoid generic content—make it job-specific and impactful.

STEP 5: SUBMIT YOUR UN APPLICATION BEFORE THE DEADLINE

Once you have filled out all the necessary fields in Inspira, carefully review your application to check for any errors. Submit your application before the deadline, as late submissions will not be accepted.

STEP 6: PREPARE FOR UN ASSESSMENTS AND INTERVIEWS

If your application is shortlisted, you may be required to take a written assessment, skills test, or competency-based interview.

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE UN ASSESSMENT PROCESS

• Technical and situational questions to evaluate your expertise.
• Competency-based interview following the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) approach.
• Written tests or case study exercises to measure analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Thoroughly research the UN recruitment and selection process to enhance your interview performance.

AVAILABLE POSTS

Web Designer Consultant

Job ID : 254676

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 Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 12, 2025
Deadline : Mar 21, 2025
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EDITORIAL AND DESKTOP PUBLISHING ASSISTANT, ARABIC (6 Months)

Job ID : 254427

Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Language
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 : Mar 12, 2025
Deadline : Mar 19, 2025
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Frontend Developer

Job ID : 254678

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 Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 12, 2025
Deadline : Mar 21, 2025
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Urban Development Expert (Field Coordinator)

Job ID : 254876

Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 11, 2025
Deadline : Mar 20, 2025
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Human Rights Intern

Job ID : 253695

Job Network : Political, Peace and Humanitarian
Job Family : Human Rights Affairs
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Date Posted : Mar 11, 2025
Deadline : Mar 24, 2025
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Intern – Innovation and smart cities

Job ID : 254840

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 : Mar 11, 2025
Deadline : Mar 25, 2025
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FINANCE AND BUDGET OFFICER (Fixed-Term Limited)

Job ID : 252711

Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 11, 2025
Deadline : Apr 9, 2025
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Urban Development Expert

Job ID : 254867

Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 11, 2025
Deadline : Mar 20, 2025
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Working Group Coordination Consultant (Remote)

Job ID : 254902

Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 11, 2025
Deadline : Mar 20, 2025
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Project Officer

Job ID : 254811

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 : Mar 10, 2025
Deadline : Mar 25, 2025
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STAFF ASSISTANT

Job ID : 254476

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 : Mar 10, 2025
Deadline : Mar 23, 2025
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Urban Planner and GIS Expert

Job ID : 254690

Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 10, 2025
Deadline : Mar 19, 2025
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CHIEF OF SERVICE, MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAMME ANALYSIS

Job ID : 254630

Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Management and Analysis
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, D-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 10, 2025
Deadline : Mar 23, 2025
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Senior Programme Management Assistant

Job ID : 253995

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 Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 10, 2025
Deadline : Apr 8, 2025
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CHIEF OF SECTION, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Job ID : 252997

Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Human Resources
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 10, 2025
Deadline : Apr 8, 2025
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FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT (Fixed-Term Limited)

Job ID : 254200

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 Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 7, 2025
Deadline : Apr 5, 2025
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Tennis Instructor

Job ID : 254617

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 : Mar 7, 2025
Deadline : Mar 17, 2025
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Expert on Drought triggers, indicators and thresholds and anticipatory actions in Southern Africa

Job ID : 254562

Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
Date Posted : Mar 7, 2025
Deadline : Mar 17, 2025
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Public Space and Social Inclusion Expert

Job ID : 254616

Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 7, 2025
Deadline : Mar 18, 2025
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Special Class Instructors

Job ID : 254619

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 : Mar 7, 2025
Deadline : Mar 17, 2025
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Expert on Climate drivers in Southern Africa

Job ID : 254253

Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
Date Posted : Mar 7, 2025
Deadline : Mar 17, 2025
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Urban Research, Analysis and Policy Expert Consultant

Job ID : 254388

Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 7, 2025
Deadline : Mar 18, 2025
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FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT, Multiple (Temporary Job Opening)

Job ID : 253285

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 : Mar 7, 2025
Deadline : Mar 14, 2025
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Job ID : 254403

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 : Mar 6, 2025
Deadline : Apr 4, 2025
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Team Assistant

Job ID : 254674

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 : Mar 6, 2025
Deadline : Mar 20, 2025
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Senior Finance and Budget Assistant

Job ID : 254606

Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 6, 2025
Deadline : Mar 17, 2025
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Landscape Architecture Consultant

Job ID : 254608

Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 6, 2025
Deadline : Mar 17, 2025
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Intern – Urban Finance & Economy

Job ID : 254304

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 : Mar 5, 2025
Deadline : Mar 19, 2025
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UN-Habitat Senior Advisor

Job ID : 254398

Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Mar 5, 2025
Deadline : Mar 14, 2025
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Language Programme Team Assistant

Job ID : 254406

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 : Mar 5, 2025
Deadline : Mar 18, 2025
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Environmental Affairs Specialist

Job ID : 254303

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 : Mar 5, 2025
Deadline : Mar 14, 2025
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SENIOR PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER (Special Assistant to the Executive Director)

Job ID : 253500

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 : Mar 4, 2025
Deadline : Apr 2, 2025
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TEAM ASSISTANT

Job ID : 253567

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 : Mar 4, 2025
Deadline : Apr 2, 2025
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HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER

Job ID : 254232

Job Network : Political, Peace and Humanitarian
Job Family : Human Rights Affairs
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Date Posted : Mar 4, 2025
Deadline : Apr 2, 2025
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Early Warning Expert (EW4All)

Job ID : 254058

Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
Date Posted : Mar 3, 2025
Deadline : Mar 13, 2025
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Job ID : 253606

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 : Mar 3, 2025
Deadline : Apr 1, 2025
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COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

Job ID : 251488

Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Public Information
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Mar 3, 2025
Deadline : Apr 1, 2025
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REVISER, FRENCH

Job ID : 254195

Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Language
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Department for General Assembly and Conference Management – DCS Nairobi
Date Posted : Feb 28, 2025
Deadline : Apr 13, 2025
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Senior Finance and Budget Assistant

Job ID : 249781

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 : Feb 28, 2025
Deadline : Mar 29, 2025
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Climate Information Services Consultant

Job ID : 254107

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 : Feb 28, 2025
Deadline : Mar 14, 2025
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Early Warning Expert (EW4All)

Job ID : 253749

Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
Date Posted : Feb 28, 2025
Deadline : Mar 16, 2025
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Programme Assistant

Job ID : 254197

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 Office on Drugs and Crime
Date Posted : Feb 27, 2025
Deadline : Mar 28, 2025
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Intern – DATA ANALYST AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Job ID : 253805

Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Feb 26, 2025
Deadline : Mar 12, 2025
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Intern – Project Support LAC

Job ID : 253978

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 : Feb 26, 2025
Deadline : Mar 12, 2025
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Legal Officer

Job ID : 241491

Job Network : Legal
Job Family : Legal Affairs
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance Office of Human Resources
Date Posted : Feb 26, 2025
Deadline : Apr 11, 2025
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Intern – Graphic Design and Communication

Job ID : 253983

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 : Feb 26, 2025
Deadline : Mar 12, 2025
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CHIEF OF SECTION, INVESTIGATIONS (Digital Forensics)

Job ID : 250623

Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Investigation
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office of Internal Oversight Services
Date Posted : Feb 25, 2025
Deadline : Apr 10, 2025
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PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER, Multilevel Climate Action

Job ID : 251795

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 Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Feb 25, 2025
Deadline : Mar 26, 2025
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CHIEF OF SECTION, FINANCE AND BUDGET

Job ID : 252985

Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Feb 21, 2025
Deadline : Mar 22, 2025
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SENIOR INVESTIGATOR (Chief of Unit, Intake and Referrals)

Job ID : 250621

Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Investigation
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office of Internal Oversight Services
Date Posted : Feb 20, 2025
Deadline : Apr 5, 2025
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Associate Programme Management Officer

Job ID : 252523

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 : Feb 19, 2025
Deadline : Mar 20, 2025
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INFORMATION SYSTEMS ASSISTANT

Job ID : 252590

Job Network : Information and Telecommunication Technology
Job Family : Information Management Systems and Technology
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Feb 18, 2025
Deadline : Mar 19, 2025
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FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT (Multiple Positions)

Job ID : 252845

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 : Feb 17, 2025
Deadline : Mar 18, 2025
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Senior Finance and Budget Assistant

Job ID : 252496

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 : Feb 17, 2025
Deadline : Mar 18, 2025
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Programme Management Assistant

Job ID : 252557

Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Feb 13, 2025
Deadline : Mar 14, 2025
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LIAISON ASSISTANT

Job ID : 252294

Job Network : Political, Peace and Humanitarian
Job Family : Political Affairs
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Feb 12, 2025
Deadline : Mar 13, 2025
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PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER

Job ID : 248378

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 : Jan 31, 2025
Deadline : Mar 16, 2025
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PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER

Job ID : 250117

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 : Jan 31, 2025
Deadline : Mar 16, 2025
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Programme Management Officer, Human Settlements

Job ID : 250756

Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Human Settlements
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jan 31, 2025
Deadline : Mar 16, 2025
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Programme Management Officer, Human Settlements

Job ID : 249985

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 : Jan 8, 2025
Deadline : Mar 15, 2025
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