Career Options

Staff categories

The United Nations workforce is made up of different categories of staff. Within each category there are different levels, which reflect increasing levels of responsibilities and requirements. The information in this section will help you decide for which staff category you see a good fit. This will be useful when you start searching and applying for jobs.

These are the different categories of staff at the United Nations:

• Professional and higher categories (P and D)
• General Service and related categories (G, TC, S, PIA, LT)
• National Professional Officers (NO)
• Field Service (FS)
• Senior Appointments (SG, DSG, USG and ASG)

At the United Nations you progress in your career through merit and qualifications. There are, however, restrictions on movement between the different categories. For each category of job there is an assessment process. Moving from one category to another is tied to specific requirements.

Within the professional and higher category, some jobs are filled through global competitive examination processes, including the Young Professionals Programme Examination and the Competitive Examination for Language Professionals.

Expert on Circular Economy and Sustainable Consumption and Production- Readvertised

Job ID : 226004

Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jan 20, 2024
Deadline : Feb 3, 2024
Feb 3, 2024

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Mid-Term Reviewer for the Tunisia Lighting Global Environment Facility Project

Job ID : 225816

Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jan 19, 2024
Deadline : Feb 1, 2024
Feb 1, 2024

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Programme Management Officer, Human Settlements

Job ID : 222363

Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Human Settlements
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jan 19, 2024
Deadline : Feb 1, 2024
Feb 1, 2024

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Programme Management Officer, Human Settlements

Job ID : 226083

Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Human Settlements
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jan 19, 2024
Deadline : Feb 1, 2024
Feb 1, 2024

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HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (Duration 6 Months)

Job ID : 226190

Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Human Resources
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Jan 19, 2024
Deadline : Jan 25, 2024
Jan 25, 2024

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Terminal Reviewer for CBIT Burkina Faso and CBIT Togo Global Environment Facility Projects

Job ID : 225810

Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jan 19, 2024
Deadline : Feb 1, 2024
Feb 1, 2024

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HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (Duration 6 Months)

Job ID : 226196

Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Human Resources
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Jan 19, 2024
Deadline : Jan 25, 2024
Jan 25, 2024

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Urban Planner

Job ID : 225973

Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jan 19, 2024
Deadline : Jan 30, 2024
Jan 30, 2024

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PROTOCOL ASSISTANT

Job ID : 225216

Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Protocol
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Jan 19, 2024
Deadline : Feb 17, 2024
Feb 17, 2024

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Senior Humanitarian Affairs Officer (Head of Office)

Job ID : 225976

Job Network : Political, Peace and Humanitarian
Job Family : Humanitarian Affairs
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Date Posted : Jan 18, 2024
Deadline : Jan 24, 2024
Jan 24, 2024

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Senior Humanitarian Affairs Officer (Head of Office)

Job ID : 225976

Job Network : Political, Peace and Humanitarian
Job Family : Humanitarian Affairs
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-5
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Date Posted : Jan 18, 2024
Deadline : Jan 24, 2024
Jan 24, 2024

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Legal Officer (Temporary Job Opening)

Job ID : 225146

Job Network : Legal
Job Family : Legal Affairs
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance Office of Human Resources
Date Posted : Jan 18, 2024
Deadline : Jan 31, 2024
Jan 31, 2024

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Urban Economist

Job ID : 222968

Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Human Settlements
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jan 18, 2024
Deadline : Mar 2, 2024
Mar 2, 2024

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Programme Assistant

Job ID : 225459

Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Date Posted : Jan 18, 2024
Deadline : Feb 16, 2024
Feb 16, 2024

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Legal Officer (Temporary Job Opening)

Job ID : 225145

Job Network : Legal
Job Family : Legal Affairs
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance Office of Human Resources
Date Posted : Jan 18, 2024
Deadline : Jan 31, 2024
Jan 31, 2024

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LEGAL ASSISTANT

Job ID : 223177

Job Network : Legal
Job Family : Legal Affairs
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office of Administration of Justice
Date Posted : Jan 18, 2024
Deadline : Feb 16, 2024
Feb 16, 2024

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Human Resources Officer

Job ID : 224584

Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Human Resources
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Date Posted : Jan 18, 2024
Deadline : Feb 16, 2024
Feb 16, 2024

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Communications Specialist

Job ID : 226095

Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jan 18, 2024
Deadline : Jan 24, 2024
Jan 24, 2024

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Information Management-Intern

Job ID : 224121

Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jan 17, 2024
Deadline : Jan 31, 2024
Jan 31, 2024

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Audial Visual Technical Support Intern

Job ID : 225937

Job Network : Information and Telecommunication Technology
Job Family : Information Management Systems and Technology
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Jan 17, 2024
Deadline : Jan 31, 2024
Jan 31, 2024

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Programme Management-Intern

Job ID : 224071

Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jan 17, 2024
Deadline : Jan 31, 2024
Jan 31, 2024

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Senior Urban Planner

Job ID : 225941

Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jan 17, 2024
Deadline : Jan 30, 2024
Jan 30, 2024

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Information Management-Intern

Job ID : 224121

Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jan 17, 2024
Deadline : Jan 31, 2024
Jan 31, 2024

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Human Resource Assistant Intern

Job ID : 225988

Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Human Resources
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Jan 17, 2024
Deadline : Jan 24, 2024
Jan 24, 2024

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Marine Ecosystem Management

Job ID : 225714

Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jan 17, 2024
Deadline : Jan 31, 2024
Jan 31, 2024

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Team Assistant Intern

Job ID : 223623

Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Administration
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office at Nairobi
Date Posted : Jan 16, 2024
Deadline : Jan 30, 2024
Jan 30, 2024

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Editor and Writer

Job ID : 225303

Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Public Information
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jan 16, 2024
Deadline : Jan 25, 2024
Jan 25, 2024

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Evaluation Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF project Delivering the Transition to Energy Efficient Lighting in Bolivia [GEF ID 5299]

Job ID : 225494

Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Environmental Affairs
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jan 16, 2024
Deadline : Jan 30, 2024
Jan 30, 2024

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PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER

Job ID : 223207

Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jan 15, 2024
Deadline : Feb 28, 2024
Feb 28, 2024

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Consultant to develop a tailor-made Training Curriculum and Manual for Children Officers and staff in the children institutions managing children with disabilities and special needs.

Job ID : 224461

Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Drug Control and Crime Prevention
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Date Posted : Jan 15, 2024
Deadline : Jan 26, 2024
Jan 26, 2024

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Consultant to develop a tailor-made Training Curriculum and Manual for Children Officers and staff in the children institutions managing children with disabilities and special needs.

Job ID : 224461

Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Drug Control and Crime Prevention
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Date Posted : Jan 15, 2024
Deadline : Jan 26, 2024
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PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER

Job ID : 223207

Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-3
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jan 15, 2024
Deadline : Feb 28, 2024
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International Consultant to provide technical advice to the multi-sectorial committee appointed to review and amend existing legislation for Probation and Aftercare Service.

Job ID : 225684

Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Drug Control and Crime Prevention
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Date Posted : Jan 15, 2024
Deadline : Jan 26, 2024
Jan 26, 2024

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Senior Programme Management Assistant

Job ID : 224730

Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-7
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jan 12, 2024
Deadline : Feb 10, 2024
Feb 10, 2024

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Urban Planner

Job ID : 225462

Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jan 12, 2024
Deadline : Jan 23, 2024
Jan 23, 2024

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Junior Urban Planner

Job ID : 225394

Job Network :
Job Family : HST
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jan 12, 2024
Deadline : Jan 23, 2024
Jan 23, 2024

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Data Management and Geographic Information System (GIS) Consultant

Job ID : 224708

Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : IMA
Category and Level : Consultants, CON
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Date Posted : Jan 11, 2024
Deadline : Jan 21, 2024
Jan 21, 2024

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ENGLISH INTERPRETERS (Recruitment for Global Language Register for When Actually Employed (WAE) – Multiple Duty Stations)

Job ID : 225055

Job Network : Public Information and Conference Management
Job Family : Language
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, INT-II
Duty Station : VIENNA, NAIROBI, NEW YORK, GENEVA
Department/Office : Division of Conference Management
Date Posted : Jan 11, 2024
Deadline : Feb 9, 2024
Feb 9, 2024

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PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER

Job ID : 222030

Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Programme Management
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-4
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jan 11, 2024
Deadline : Feb 24, 2024
Feb 24, 2024

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FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT

Job ID : 225051

Job Network : Management and Administration
Job Family : Finance
Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-6
Duty Station : NAIROBI
Department/Office : United Nations Environment Programme
Date Posted : Jan 11, 2024
Deadline : Feb 9, 2024
Feb 9, 2024

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ASSOCIATE INFORMATION SYSTEMS OFFICER

Job ID : 223466

Job Network : Information and Telecommunication Technology
Job Family : Information Management Systems and Technology
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, P-2
Duty Station : NAIROB