United Nations posts 60+ jobs in Nairobi, how to apply

• The United Nations (UN) has provided opportunities for recent graduates and established professionals in different fields
• The UN recruitment drive is part of its efforts to strengthen its operations in Kenya and has warned applicants not to pay any recruitment fees.
• Vacancies in the United Nations office in Nairobi include positions for deputy programme managers and communications specialists.

TUKO.co.ke journalist Japhet Ruto has over eight years of experience in financial, business and technology reporting and offers in-depth insights into Kenyan and global economic trends.

The United Nations (UN) has listed more than 60 vacant positions on its website and invited applications from interested and qualified candidates.

Roles span a variety of disciplines including program management, communications, human rights and administrative assistants.

The UN recruitment drive is part of its efforts to strengthen its operations in Kenya and offers opportunities to both recent graduates and experienced professionals.

He warned candidates not to pay any recruitment fees as the process was free and fair.

“The United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing or training),” he said.

How to apply for UN jobs

• Sign up on Inspira.
• Create a user profile.
• Complete the application form.
• Write a statement of motivation.
• Submit your application.

What jobs has the UN announced?

1. Intern of the program.
2. Associate Program Management Officer.
3. Legal defense advisor.
4. Regional Security and Access Manager.
5. Regional Director of Security and Access.
6. Monitoring, evaluation and learning advisor.
7. Program Management Officer.
8. Intern – Land Data Analyst and Knowledge Management.
9. Intern – urban regeneration.
10. Ocean Governance Intern – SIDS Focus.
11. Ocean Governance Assistant – BBNJ Intern.
12. Media intern.
13. Administrative assistant (conferences and meetings).
14. Administrative assistant (finance).
15. Administrative Assistant.
16. Program Management Assistant.
17. Light vehicle driver.
18. Program Management Officer (Youth Program Coordinator).
19. Administrative agent.
20. Human Rights Officer (two positions).
21. Special Assistant, Administration.
22. Partner and data mobilization consultant.
23. Specialist in monitoring and reporting.
24. Nature education consultant.
25. Branch Manager, Program.
26. Audiovisual specialist for video production and photography.
27. Specialist in communication and advocacy.
28. Lead Evaluator for the Evaluation of the UNEP Subprogramme on Chemicals and Pollution Control.
29. Expert Evaluation Consultant (World Urban Forum 12).
30. Communication expert.
31. Financial specialist.
32. Associate administrative agent.
33. Expert in environmental law.
34. Coach/facilitator.
35. Multilevel Governance Consultant (part-time).
36. Specialist in just transition in the environmental context.
37. Urban Resilience Program Specialist – African SIDS.
38. Urban planner.
39. UX/UI designer.
40. Expert evaluation consultant (UPIMC Project).
41. Finance and budget assistant.
42. Expert consultant in exhibition design.
43. Investigator.
44. Program Management Assistant.
45. Support for intergovernmental affairs and meetings.
46. Senior Finance and Budget Assistant.
47. Associate Program Management Officer, Human Settlements.
48. Senior Data Scientist.
49. Senior Administrative Assistant.
50. Legal agent.
51. Branch Manager, Program Management and Supervision.
52. Consultant – ICT governance and strategy.
53. Consultant – strategic financial planning and analysis.
54. Program management officer (biodiversity and nature action).
55. Consultant (technical advisor).
56. UX designer.
57. Head of Unit (Strategic Planning).
58. Expert consultant in evaluation (pollution and waste management program).
59. Technical writer and researcher (gender and social inclusion).
60. Environmental expert consultant (pollution and climate change).
61. Program Officer (policies and institutional reforms).
62. Legal consultant (environmental law and governance).
63. Senior Advisor (Humanitarian Affairs).
64. Web Developer (UX & UI).
65. Gender specialist consultant (women’s economic empowerment).

What other organizations have advertised jobs?

The government has declared more than 30 vacancies in different state agencies with tight deadlines.

The University of Nairobi Enterprises and Services Limited, a commercial arm of UoN, has advertised five vacancies.

The Murang’a County Government has announced 20 vacancies on its website and asked candidates to submit their applications online.

Source: TUKO.co.ke