
Essential Job Details
- Organization: United Nations (Multiple Agencies including UNEP, UN-Habitat, UNDRR, UNODC, UNON, ITC)
- Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
- Total Positions: 27 active listings as of May 15, 2025
- Job Categories: Professional, General Service, Consultants, Internships
- Application Deadlines: Between May 15 and June 14, 2025 (varies by position)
- Application Mode: Online via UN Careers Portal
Introduction
Are you passionate about global development, environmental justice, humanitarian assistance, or public service? The United Nations in Nairobi is currently hiring for 27 exciting roles across its various offices, departments, and agencies. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an aspiring intern, the UN offers unparalleled opportunities to work on the frontlines of global change.
Nairobi serves as the UN’s headquarters in Africa and is home to critical UN bodies like UN-Habitat, UNEP, UNDRR, UNODC, and more. The current vacancies span diverse fields such as environmental science, IT, procurement, administration, programme management, housing, knowledge analytics, disaster risk reduction, legal affairs, and data science.
Why Work with the United Nations?
- Global Impact: Contribute to transformative projects that directly affect communities worldwide
- Professional Growth: Access learning opportunities, mentorship, and cross-sectoral exposure
- Multicultural Environment: Collaborate with experts from over 190 countries
- Career Mobility: Opportunities to work in other UN duty stations or global missions
- Inclusivity: The UN is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusivity
Current Nairobi-Based Openings
Research and Policy Analyst
Job ID : 258105
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : May 14, 2025
Deadline : May 23, 2025
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ITC Representative Africa, DCP
Job ID : 257986
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, D-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : International Trade Centre
Date Posted : May 14, 2025
Deadline : Jun 14, 2025
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M&E and Communication Officer
Job ID : 258165
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 : May 14, 2025
Deadline : May 23, 2025
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GWOPA Knowledge Consultant
Job ID : 258193
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 : May 14, 2025
Deadline : May 23, 2025
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Terminal Review Consultant: for Antigua and Barbuda GEFID 9849 and Paraguay GEFID 10342 CBIT Projects projects
Job ID : 257967
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 : May 13, 2025
Deadline : May 22, 2025
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Senior Environmental Specialist
Job ID : 258090
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 : May 13, 2025
Deadline : May 22, 2025
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GWOPA Portal Development Consultant
Job ID : 258101
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 : May 13, 2025
Deadline : May 27, 2025
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Housing Expert
Job ID : 258098
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : May 13, 2025
Deadline : May 22, 2025
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SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Job ID : 256052
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-7
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : May 13, 2025
Deadline : Jun 11, 2025
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Early Warning System Specialist
Job ID : 257257
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : IMA
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
Date Posted : May 9, 2025
Deadline : May 19, 2025
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Incremental Housing Upgrading & Finance Expert
Job ID : 257843
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : May 8, 2025
Deadline : May 19, 2025
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AI for Knowledge Initiative Lead (Consultant)
Job ID : 257858
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : May 8, 2025
Deadline : May 19, 2025
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Legal Intern
Job ID : 257886
Job Network : Legal
Job Family : Legal Affairs
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : May 8, 2025
Deadline : May 22, 2025
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Technical Consultant – Sport, Cities and SDG Partnerships Consultant
Job ID : 257845
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : May 7, 2025
Deadline : May 16, 2025
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Expo Designer Consultant
Job ID : 257851
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : May 7, 2025
Deadline : May 16, 2025
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Terminal Review Consultant: for 9283 Energy Efficiency (EE) Costa Rica and 10284 E-mobility (EM) Costa Rica projects
Job ID : 257516
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 : May 7, 2025
Deadline : May 18, 2025
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Programme Management Intern
Job ID : 257732
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Date Posted : May 6, 2025
Deadline : May 19, 2025
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International Technical Adviser and Monitoring-Evaluation
Job ID : 256023
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 : May 6, 2025
Deadline : May 15, 2025
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Housing Analytics Expert
Job ID : 257743
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : May 6, 2025
Deadline : May 15, 2025
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PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT
Job ID : 257085
Job Network : Logistics, Transportation and Supply Chain
Job Family : Procurement
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : May 5, 2025
Deadline : Jun 3, 2025
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Job ID : 256802
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 Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : May 5, 2025
Deadline : Jun 3, 2025
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PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT
Job ID : 257249
Job Network : Logistics, Transportation and Supply Chain
Job Family : Procurement
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : May 5, 2025
Deadline : May 19, 2025
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ASSOCIATE DATA SCIENTIST
Job ID : 255146
Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Data Analytics and Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-2
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Apr 30, 2025
Deadline : May 29, 2025
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Job ID : 257460
Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Date Posted : Apr 29, 2025
Deadline : May 28, 2025
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DevOps Engineer/Cloud Architect
Job ID : 257306
Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Apr 25, 2025
Deadline : May 16, 2025
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Resource Mobilization and Partnership Consultant
Job ID : 256866
Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Apr 17, 2025
Deadline : May 17, 2025
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SENIOR PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Job ID : 253746
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 : Apr 11, 2025
Deadline : May 17, 2025
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How to Apply
Application Portal:
All applications must be submitted through the official United Nations Careers Portal:
Application Process:
- Create a UN Careers account or log in if you have one
- Search using the Job ID or filter by “Duty Station: Nairobi”
- Review full job description and eligibility requirements
- Prepare and upload your application, including:
- Personal Profile (P-11 form or resume)
- Cover Letter
- Relevant certificates or transcripts (where applicable)
- Submit application before the deadline indicated on each job post
Notes:
- Applications must be submitted before 11:59 PM New York time on the deadline date
- Late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed
Chapter VI Compliance & Equal Opportunity
All selected candidates must meet the requirements of Chapter VI of the UN Charter and UN employment regulations, including:
- Professional integrity
- Respect for diversity
- Commitment to international service
The United Nations is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages applications from:
- Women
- Persons with disabilities
- Marginalized groups
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