- The United Nations has posted 35 job vacancies in Nairobi, offering diverse roles for professionals
- Compensation packages are competitive, aligning with the best market conditions in Nairobi
- Application process is entirely online, and interested candidates must apply before the set deadline for each vacancy
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The United Nations has announced 35 job vacancies based in Nairobi.
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The UN is offering a diverse range of opportunities for qualified Kenyan and international professionals ahead of the new year.
The open positions, spanning from entry-level internships to senior advisory roles, cover fields including environmental law, programme management, human rights, communications, and information technology.
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How does the UN compensate staff?
The United Nations offers an attractive remuneration package, with internationally recruited staff in Professional categories paid by reference to the highest-paying national civil service.
Locally recruited staff receive compensation competitive with the best prevailing conditions in the Nairobi job market.
“The United Nations offers you an attractive remuneration package with competitive pay and benefits. The level of pay for staff in the Professional and higher categories that are recruited internationally is set by reference to the highest paying national civil service. Staff members in categories that are locally recruited are compensated in accordance with the best prevailing conditions of service among other employers in the locality,” reads the description on UN’s career portal.
Which job vacancies are available?
- Legal Specialist – Deadline: January 1, 2026
- Programme Management Officer, P4 – Deadline: December 29, 2025
- Gender and Social Inclusion consultant – Deadline: December 30, 2025
- Legal Officer, P3 – Deadline: January 10, 2026
- Principal Evaluator for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF GOLD Programme Child projects, “Global knowledge management (GEF 9697)” & “PlanetGold Programme (GEF 9602)” – Deadline: January 14, 2026
- Communications Consultant – Deadline: December 30, 2025
- Environmental Law Specialist – Deadline: January 1, 2026
- Terminal Review Consultant: for E-mobility Armenia project, GEFID 10280 – Deadline: December 29, 2025
- Communication & Social Media Intern – Deadline: December 25, 2025
- Chief Technical Advisor-Georgia NAP – Deadline: December 29, 2025
- Information Systems Officer, P3 – Deadline: February 1, 2026
- Associate Human Rights Officer, NOB – Deadline: January 2, 2026
- Human Rights Officer, NOC – Deadline: January 2, 2026
- Evaluation Specialist for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF GOLD Programme Child projects, “Global knowledge management (GEF 9697)” & “PlanetGold Programme (GEF 9602)” – Deadline: January 11, 2026
- External Relations and Resource Mobilization Consultant – Deadline: December 27, 2025
- GEF PPG consultant – Global Food Waste Project – Deadline: December 26, 2025
- Programme Management and Resource Mobilization – Deadline: December 26, 2025
- Climate Resilience Specialist – Deadline: December 30, 2025
- Programme Management Assistant, G6 – Deadline: January 16, 2026
- Team Assistant – Protocol – Deadline: December 31, 2025
- Evaluation Consultant for the Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP Project “Supporting Inclusive Green Economy Approaches to Sustainable Development” [PIMS ID 2095] – Deadline: January 11, 2026
- Driver, G2 – Deadline: December 31, 2025
- Policy Coherence and Integration Analyst – Deadline: December 31, 2025
- Information Systems Assistant, G6 – Deadline: December 30, 2025
- Gender-Inclusive Investment and Industry Strategies for E-Mobility – Deadline: January 11, 2026
- Intern for Programme and Administrative Support – Deadline: December 25, 2025
- Programme Management Assistant, G6 – Deadline: January 9, 2026
- Mobilization of EECCA Regions towards WUF13 – Deadline: December 30, 2025
- Communications Officer, P3 – Deadline: January 1, 2026
- Principal Evaluator for the Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF Project “Strengthening national and regional capacities to reduce the impact of Invasive Alien Species in the Pacific” [GEF ID 9410] – Deadline: December 26, 2025
- Programme Management Officer, P3 – Deadline: December 30, 2025
- Senior Information Systems Assistant, G7 – Deadline: December 27, 2025
- Evaluation Consultant for the Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF Project “Preventing COSTS of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) in Barbados and the OECS Countries” [GEF ID 9408] – Deadline: December 26, 2025
- Invasive Alien Species Specialist for the Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF Project “Strengthening national and regional capacities to reduce the impact of Invasive Alien Species in the Pacific” – Deadline: December 26, 2025
- Public Information Officer, P4 – Deadline: December 27, 2025
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What is the application process for UN jobs?
All applications must be submitted through the official UN Careers portal.
The process begins by exploring the job openings section on the careers website, where candidates can filter the roles by the ‘Duty Station’ (Nairobi) and select a role that matches their qualifications and experience.
After selecting a position, applicants must click the “Apply Now” button on the specific Job Description page, which provides step-by-step instructions for completing the application form, uploading required documents, and preparing for potential assessments or interviews.
The UN emphasises that the application process is entirely online, and candidates are strongly encouraged to review the guidelines before submitting their materials to ensure completeness and compliance with the requirements for their chosen position.
Job vacancies at KeRRA
In other news, the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) has announced a major recruitment drive, inviting qualified Kenyan citizens to apply for 290 permanent and pensionable job vacancies across various grades.
Key positions advertised include assistant directors, principal and senior engineers, supply chain management officers, accountants, technicians, and drivers.
All applications must be submitted online by 5:00 pm on January 13, 2025. Candidates are required to email a signed application letter, updated CV, and supporting documents.
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