27 Job Vacancies Open at the United Nations – Nairobi Duty Station | May 2025

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

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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:

  1. Create a UN Careers account or log in if you have one
  2. Search using the Job ID or filter by “Duty Station: Nairobi”
  3. Review full job description and eligibility requirements
  4. Prepare and upload your application, including:
    • Personal Profile (P-11 form or resume)
    • Cover Letter
    • Relevant certificates or transcripts (where applicable)
  5. 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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