People gathered outside the UN Nairobi offices. PHOTO: UGC
In Summary:
- The UN has advertised over 70 job openings at its Nairobi duty station in August 2024.
- Qualified candidates, especially from marginalized regions, are encouraged to apply, with roles available across various disciplines.
The United Nations (UN) has opened applications for over 70 job vacancies at its Nairobi duty station for August 2024. The UN is particularly encouraging qualified candidates from marginalized regions and countries to apply for these positions, which range from senior management roles to support staff and internship opportunities.
Applicants must be proficient in either English or French, the official working languages of the UN Secretariat.
The selection process includes a thorough evaluation, which may involve a substantive assessment and a competency-based interview.
“The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training),” the UN confirmed in the advert.
The UN has emphasized that it does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, warning potential applicants against fraudulent schemes.
Some of the advertised positions include:
- Senior Programme Management Officer
- Associate Administrative Officer
- Human Resources Assistant G5
- Communication Assistant/Associate G6
- Programme Management Officer
- Light Vehicle Driver
- Senior Administrative Assistant
- Legal Officer
- Finance Assistant
- Building Energy Efficiency Expert (National Consultant)
- UNEP-GEF Programme Assistant
- Protocol Officer
- Gender and Safeguard Consultant
- Integrated Planning, Management and Reporting Specialist
- Calligraphy Specialist
- Portfolio Support and Knowledge Management Associate Consultant
- Air Quality Consultant
- Staff Assistant
- Project Development and Biodiversity Specialist
- Statistician
We have selected a few of the advertised positions and provided their respective application links below. For more details on other positions, please visit the UN Careers website UN Careers:
- Senior Programme Management Officer – Apply by August 13, 2024. Visit here.
- Accounting Assistant/Finance Associate – Apply by August 13, 2024. Visit here.
- Protocol Officer – Apply by August 23, 2024. Visit here.
- Intern – CITES MIKE Program – Apply by August 12, 2024. Visit here.
- Associate Programme Management Officer – Apply by August 23, 2024. Visit here.
- Programme Management Assistant – Apply by August 31, 2024. Visit here.
- Gender and Safeguard Consultant – Apply by August 10, 2024. Visit here.
- Associate Administrative Officer – Apply by August 13, 2024. Visit here.
- Calligraphy Specialist – Apply by August 11, 2024. Visit here.
- Programme Management Officer – Apply by August 31, 2024. Visit here.
Interested candidates are advised to visit the UN Careers website at UN Careers for more detailed information and application procedures. The deadlines for applications vary by position, with some closing as early as August 9, 2024.
Jobseekers hand in their documents during a 2019 recruitment drive at Nairobi’s County Hall.