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.

Internship Opportunities

Intern – Resource Mobilisation and Social Inclusion

Job ID : 262214

Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Aug 7, 2025
Deadline : Aug 21, 2025

Intern – Programme Management

Job ID : 261621

Job Network :
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Aug 7, 2025
Deadline : Aug 21, 2025

Housing Solutions Intern

Job ID : 262000

Job Network :
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Aug 7, 2025
Deadline : Aug 21, 2025

Intern – Project Administrative Support, PINUA

Job ID : 258950

Job Network :
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Aug 7, 2025
Deadline : Aug 21, 2025

Intern – Communications and Social Inclusion

Job ID : 262215

Job Network :
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Aug 7, 2025
Deadline : Aug 21, 2025

Intern – Disability Inclusion

Job ID : 262219

Job Network :
Job Family : Human Rights Affairs
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Aug 7, 2025
Deadline : Aug 21, 2025

Intern – Urban Safety

Job ID : 261422

Job Network :
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Aug 7, 2025
Deadline : Aug 21, 2025

Legal Intern

Job ID : 262120

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Job Family : Legal Affairs
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Aug 5, 2025
Deadline : Aug 19, 2025

Programme Support Intern

Job ID : 262159

Job Network :
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Date Posted : Aug 4, 2025
Deadline : Aug 17, 2025

Communications Intern

Job ID : 262157

Job Network :
Job Family : Public Information
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Date Posted : Aug 4, 2025
Deadline : Aug 17, 2025

Communications and Research Intern

Job ID : 261709

Job Network :
Job Family : IMA
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jul 30, 2025
Deadline : Aug 20, 2025

Graphic Design Intern

Job ID : 261730

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Job Family :
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jul 30, 2025
Deadline : Aug 20, 2025

Intern – Program Support.

Job ID : 261466

Job Network :
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jul 29, 2025
Deadline : Aug 13, 2025

Programme Support Intern

Job ID : 261050

Job Network :
Job Family :
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jul 17, 2025
Deadline : Aug 16, 2025

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