The UN has advertised 36 job vacancies in Nairobi for professionals, consultants and interns
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36 UN Jobs in Nairobi: ICT, Engineering, Law, Finance and Internships
The United Nations has listed 36 job openings in Nairobi, offering opportunities in information technology, engineering, law, finance, administration, communication, environmental affairs and programme management.
The vacancies are spread across different UN offices, including the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), UN-Habitat and the United Nations Office at Nairobi.
The advertised opportunities include professional positions, consultancy jobs and internships. Applicants should check the requirements for each position before submitting their applications.
1. ICT and Software Development Jobs
The United Nations has advertised opportunities for people with skills in information technology and software development.
The positions include Senior Developer (Job ID 286214), Developer (Job ID 286140), Information Technology Assistant, G6 (Job ID 282213), and Information Management Assistant, G5 (Job ID 285848).
The Senior Developer vacancy has an application deadline of October 20, 2026, while the Developer position closes on October 26, 2026.
The Information Technology Assistant position closes on November 4, 2026. Applicants should check the official job descriptions for the required technical skills and qualifications.
2. Engineering Jobs
The UN Office at Nairobi has advertised an Electrical Engineer position on a temporary basis.
The position is listed as Engineer, Electrical, P4 (Job ID 285231), with a contract duration of 364 days.
The application deadline is October 28, 2026. Interested candidates should review the official advert to confirm the required engineering qualifications and experience.
3. Law and Legal Affairs Jobs
There are several opportunities for professionals in law and legal affairs.
The advertised positions include Legal Officer, P3 (Job ID 285059), Legal Officer (Job ID 284021), Legal and Risk Officer, P3 (Job ID 285451), Legal Officer, P3 under the Office of Administration of Justice (Job ID 282049), and Legal Officer, P4 (Job ID 282036).
The deadlines range from October 17 to November 26, 2026.
Candidates interested in these positions should read the individual job descriptions to establish the required legal qualifications, experience and other eligibility conditions.
4. Finance and Budget Jobs
The vacancies also include opportunities for people with experience in finance, budgeting and financial management.
One of the advertised positions is Senior Finance and Budget Assistant, G7 (Job ID 285039), under UN-Habitat.
The application deadline is October 30, 2026.
Another opportunity is the Urban Finance Consultant position (Job ID 286018), which has a listed deadline of October 16, 2026. Applicants should confirm whether this vacancy is still open before attempting to apply.
5. Administration and Office Support Jobs
Job seekers with administrative and office support skills can also check the advertised vacancies.
The available positions include Administrative Intern (Job ID 286082), Programme Management Assistant, G6 (Job ID 285928), and Senior Programme Management Assistant, G7 (Job IDs 285933 and 284159).
The Administrative Intern position closes on October 19, 2026. The Programme Management Assistant, G6 position has an October 24 deadline, while the two Senior Programme Management Assistant vacancies close on October 23 and October 20, respectively.
Applicants should check the duties and entry requirements for each role because the positions have different responsibilities and employment terms.
6. Communication and Information Jobs
The United Nations has also advertised opportunities in communication, public information and conference services.
These include Communication Support Intern (Job ID 286186), Information Officer, P4 (Job ID 284184), and Conference Affairs Officer, P4 (Job ID 281335).
The Communication Support Intern position closes on October 22, 2026. The Information Officer vacancy has an October 18 deadline, while the Conference Affairs Officer position closes on November 7, 2026.
Candidates should review the official adverts to confirm the experience and qualifications needed for each role.
7. Environmental Affairs and Climate-Related Jobs
Several vacancies fall under environmental affairs, including consultancy opportunities with the United Nations Environment Programme.
They include Project Mid-Term Review Expert – Asia National Biosafety Frameworks Project (Job ID 286538), Evaluation Consultant for the Inclusive Green Economy Project (Job ID 286576), International Environmental and Social Safeguards Expert (Job ID 286112), Project Development Lead, Fiji Project (Job ID 286200), and GEF Consultant (Job ID 286138).
The listed deadlines range from October 21 to October 26, 2026.
These roles have different specialisations, and some are consultancy assignments rather than regular staff positions. Applicants should check the detailed requirements before applying.
8. Programme Management Jobs
There are also vacancies in programme management at different professional levels.
The advertised positions include Programme Management Officer, P3 (Job ID 285295), Programme Management Officer, P4 (Job ID 284112), Associate Programme Management Officer, P2 (Job ID 284153), Senior Programme Management Officer, P5 (Job ID 284641), and Deputy Director, Programme, D1 (Job ID 284950).
The deadlines for these positions fall between October 22 and October 31, 2026, except for other programme-related openings with separate deadlines.
Applicants should check the job descriptions carefully because each grade may have different education and work experience requirements.
9. Internships and Other Opportunities
The current list also includes internship and specialist opportunities in other areas.
These include Information Management for Evaluation Support Intern (Job ID 284158), Intern, Political Affairs (Job ID 286380), International Individual Contractor (Job ID 278887), National Consultant – Field Coordination (Job ID 286182), Statistician, P4 (Job ID 284207), and Head, Chemicals Science and Policy Unit, P5 (Job ID 283676).
The positions cover different fields and levels of experience. Their deadlines vary, so applicants should confirm the closing date for their preferred vacancy.
How to Apply for the UN Jobs
Interested applicants should visit the official United Nations Careers website at https://careers.un.org/.
Search for the position using its job title or job ID. Read the full advert to confirm the academic qualifications, work experience, language requirements and application deadline.
Submit your application through the official recruitment system and ensure that all information provided is accurate.
The United Nations does not charge applicants a fee to apply for jobs. Be careful with individuals who ask for money in exchange for a job offer or promise to influence the recruitment process.
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