| There are many great jobs in East Africa but perhaps | | | | include insurance cover, accommodation and annual |
| the jobs that are considered to be some of the most | | | | leave entitlement. Payments are calculated in dollars or |
| valuable are UN jobs in Kenya. The reason for this can | | | | British Pounds as part of an international payment |
| be attributed to the prestige that comes along with | | | | structure. |
| working with the United Nations. The United Nations | | | | Other than monetary benefits, UN jobs in Kenya offer |
| has set up base across several countries worldwide | | | | other benefits such as the opportunity to help the lives |
| and so employees are given the opportunity to travel | | | | of those who desperately need humanitarian |
| a lot in their career. One of the headquarters of the | | | | assistance. Not many jobs can provide the satisfaction |
| UN is in Nairobi, Kenya and so many Kenyans are | | | | that comes along with helping people living in poverty |
| eager to be part of the UN team. | | | | stricken areas such as Kibera, Garissa and Isiolo; |
| One of the other reasons many people want to apply | | | | where many people are plagued with hunger and |
| for UN jobs in Kenya is because the salary offered is | | | | malnutrition. UN workers are posted all over the |
| much higher than other jobs in the region. Not only is | | | | country and get to provide healthcare, food and water; |
| the figure high, but it also comes with various perks | | | | which are otherwise scarce. Those who love traveling |
| such as cost of living allowance. This is very attractive | | | | and experiencing new cultures will love UN jobs in |
| especially for those who are qualified for positions | | | | Kenya. The nation boasts over 40 tribes so there are |
| within the organization yet are unable to sustain | | | | several communities to interact with, thus employees |
| themselves due to unemployment. Other benefits | | | | get to learn different traditions, customs and languages. |