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United Nations Office at Nairobi (United Nations Office at Nairobi) publishes vacancies on its own career portal; UNlockit lists every currently-open role here, refreshed daily from the agency's source. This page surfaces internships, consultancies, fixed-term, and temporary positions across country offices, regional offices, and headquarters. Each posting links back to the official United Nations Office at Nairobi application page.
- Open roles
- 9
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- 1
- Last refreshed
- 7/21/2026
Latest open roles
FINANCE AND BUDGET OFFICER (Temporary), P3
United Nations Office at Nairobi · 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya
The Finance and Budget Officer (P3) at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) provides strategic, technical, and operational support in budgeting, financial management, grants management, and implementing partner oversight. The role ensures compliance with UN Financial Regulations, Rules, and IPSAS standards. Key responsibilities include analyzing cost estimates, monitoring budget implementation, preparing variance reports, and managing the approved staffing table. The incumbent validates contribution agreements, monitors accounts receivable, and provides expert advice on grants management policies. The position also involves overseeing the financial management of implementing partner agreements, reviewing transactions, and strengthening financial assurance frameworks. Additional duties include supervising staff, providing training, and acting as a quality assurance focal point. The role requires leading data collection and analysis efforts for data-driven planning. The ideal candidate possesses advanced knowledge of financial principles, proficiency in data analytics, and experience with ERP systems, particularly SAP. The post is a temporary appointment for 364 days, located in Nairobi, Kenya, and may be limited to internal candidates.
Closes 7/28/2026PROTOCOL ASSISTANT (Temporary), G5
United Nations Office at Nairobi · 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya
The Protocol Assistant (G5) at the United Nations Office at Nairobi supports the Host Country Services Unit by managing diplomatic protocol, visa processing, and vehicle registration for UN staff and agencies. Key responsibilities include coordinating with the Kenyan government for diplomatic identity cards, re-entry passes, and VAT exemptions; processing driving licenses and vehicle registrations; and issuing airport passes. The role involves drafting correspondence, maintaining protocol databases and websites, and assisting with data analysis and visualization. The ideal candidate possesses strong administrative skills, proficiency in Kenyan e-government systems (IPMIS, eCitizen, iTax, etc.), and experience in diplomatic settings. Fluency in English is required, with French desirable. The position is a temporary, locally recruited role available until December 31, 2026.
Closes 7/22/2026Audiovisual Technical Assistant – Multiple Positions When Actually Employed (WAE) Roster, G4
United Nations Office at Nairobi · 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is seeking multiple Audiovisual Technical Assistants (G4 level) for a When Actually Employed (WAE) roster. These local recruitment positions support the Conference and Client Support Section within the Information and Communications Technology Service. The primary responsibility involves setting up, testing, and operating simultaneous interpretation, public address, recording, hybrid integration, and video-conferencing equipment for conference operations. Assistants must ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures and Key Performance Indicators, while also monitoring equipment moves and guiding external contractors. General duties include preventive maintenance, store management, asset lifecycle activities, and post-production tasks such as media asset management, video-editing, and archiving. The role also requires assisting with Conference Control Room operations, cost estimates, and data analysis for reporting and decision-making. The ideal candidate possesses excellent technical and troubleshooting skills, proficiency in MS Office 365, and relevant experience in audio/visual, IT, or engineering fields. Strong competencies in professionalism, teamwork, and technological awareness are essential. Candidates must have fluency in English and meet specific language framework levels. This is a roster position for future service on specific meeting days, subject to local recruitment rules in Kenya.
Closes 8/12/2026Health and Wellness Intern
United Nations Office at Nairobi · 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is seeking a Health and Wellness Intern for its Joint Medical Services (JMS) in Nairobi for a six-month, full-time, in-person assignment. Reporting to the JMS Senior Nurse, the intern will support the implementation of the JMS Wellness programme. Key responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of health and wellness communication tools, supporting health promotion and outreach activities, and participating in fitness and group challenge initiatives. The role involves administrative support for wellness events, promoting healthy nutrition, and disseminating health awareness content via digital platforms. Additionally, the intern will engage in data collection and analytics, including monitoring and evaluation of wellness programmes, supporting surveys, and report writing. The position also includes supporting the HIV Workplace programme and public health interventions for infectious disease prevention. This internship is designed for students or recent graduates to gain core skills and practical experience in public health and wellness administration within a UN setting. The intern is not financially remunerated, with travel and living expenses being the responsibility of the intern or their sponsoring institution.
Closes 7/27/2026Finance and Budget Assistant (Multiple), G5
United Nations Office at Nairobi · 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is seeking multiple Finance and Budget Assistants (G5) to support the Budget and Financial Management Services and OnePayroll divisions. These roles involve assisting Finance and Budget Officers with the preparation of cost estimates, budget proposals, and performance reports. Key responsibilities include extracting and analyzing expenditure data from ERP systems, preparing pre-encumbrances, and ensuring compliance with UN financial regulations. The position also entails complex accounting tasks such as processing non-routine transactions, reconciling general ledgers, and supporting global payroll operations, including verifying payments and resolving discrepancies. The incumbent will draft correspondence, assist in financial backstopping of trust funds, and provide administrative support to unit heads. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, proficiency in ERP systems, and a solid understanding of accounting principles (GAAP/IPSAS). This is a roster position for future consideration, subject to local recruitment in Nairobi, with appointments initially for one year. The role requires high professionalism, accountability, and client orientation, with a focus on accuracy and compliance in financial management.
Closes 7/26/2026FINANCE AND BUDGET ASSISTANT (Multiple Positions), G6
United Nations Office at Nairobi · 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is seeking multiple Finance and Budget Assistants (G6) to join the Budget and Financial Management Services and OnePayroll divisions. These roles support the UN Environment Programme, UN Resident Coordination System, and UN-Habitat by providing administrative, conference, and information services. The incumbent will handle complex budget preparation, expenditure monitoring, and financial reporting, acting as a Certifying Officer when necessary. Key responsibilities include processing non-routine accounting transactions, reconciling general ledger accounts, managing payroll data and audits, and ensuring compliance with UN financial regulations. The role also involves providing technical guidance and supervision to junior staff, analyzing financial data for decision-making, and resolving client inquiries. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, proficiency in ERP systems, and a deep understanding of accounting principles. This is a local recruitment position intended to build a roster for future similar roles, emphasizing efficiency, competence, and integrity in a diverse and inclusive environment.
Closes 7/24/2026ENGINEER, Electrical (Duration 364 days), P4
United Nations Office at Nairobi · 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is seeking a Project Engineer, Electrical (P4) to support the Conference Facilities Project within the Design and Construction Section. Reporting to the Chief of the Design and Construction Section, the incumbent will analyze and advise on the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of major electrical engineering systems, including power substations, high/low voltage distribution, lighting, and Building Management Systems (BMS). Key responsibilities include reviewing project documents, design specifications, and cost estimates for accuracy and feasibility; approving technical drawings and invoices; and providing technical inputs on engineering design issues such as power load, safety, and energy efficiency. The role requires leading teams to solve critical design or construction problems, conducting technical studies, and staying abreast of industry trends. The ideal candidate possesses advanced engineering skills, the ability to interpret complex data for decision-making, and strong professional competencies in teamwork and client orientation. This is a temporary 364-day contract position located in Nairobi, Kenya, aimed at securing high standards of efficiency and competence in facility management.
Closes 7/22/2026Information Systems Officer, P3
United Nations Office at Nairobi · 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya
The Information Systems Officer (P3) at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) provides advanced operational oversight and technical leadership for enterprise ICT infrastructure within the Infrastructure Management Section. Reporting to the Chief of ICTS/IMS, the incumbent ensures the stability, availability, and continuous improvement of multi-tenant and hybrid ICT environments supporting UNON and its client entities. Key responsibilities include managing Network Operations Centre (NOC) functions, incident management, and major incident coordination during critical outages. The role requires managing enterprise observability platforms, monitoring tools, and cloud operations (Azure/AWS), while implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation practices. The officer also leads team management activities, including recruitment, supervision, and training of NOC personnel, and participates in infrastructure modernization and cloud migration projects. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical expertise in enterprise networking, wireless systems, and cloud platforms, with a proven track record in NOC operations and supervisory roles. The position demands high professionalism, technological awareness, and client orientation, requiring fluency in English and specific professional certifications in ITIL, cloud platforms, and networking.
Closes 7/31/2026Chief of Section, Information Systems and Telecommunications, P5
United Nations Office at Nairobi · 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya
The Chief of Section, Information Systems and Telecommunications (P5) at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) leads the Information and Communication Technology Section (ICTS). Reporting to the Director of the Division of Administration, this senior role oversees the management and administration of infrastructure and conference technology support services for UNON and its partner agencies (UNEP, UN-Habitat). Key responsibilities include formulating and implementing the ICTS program of work in alignment with UN ICT Strategy, leading the ICTS team, and ensuring excellent support for LAN, WAN, and internet services. The incumbent manages site-wide ICT infrastructure, conference facilities, and safety/security systems, acting as a primary stakeholder for major capital investment projects. The role requires monitoring performance, managing ICT budgets and procurement, and coordinating reports for interagency bodies. The candidate must drive modernization, digital transformation, and AI use cases to improve service delivery efficiencies. The position demands strong leadership, strategic analytical capacity, and the ability to advise senior management on complex systems development while maintaining high standards of professionalism and client orientation.
Closes 7/23/2026
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