Explore a career with the United Nations
The United Nations Secretariat is looking for competent and motivated persons with a strong belief in its purpose and mandates, who are willing to dedicate themselves to a rewarding international career in different locations around the world. The United Nations provides an opportunity to serve in a dynamic, multicultural environment in a variety of jobs in the support of global causes.
United Nations staff uphold the principles and core values of the Organization, including integrity, professionalism, efficiency and respect for diversity. The United Nations welcomes applications from nationals of all Member States and strongly encourages women to apply. Applicants with disabilities are considered by the United Nations for employment under all types of contracts in full compliance with the United Nations Charter. The United Nations offers a variety of ways to join its workforce. It also offers university students opportunities to serve as interns.
Current Vacancies
- Look for available positions in the Organization. (Available also in French)
- Learn how to apply, create your Personal History Profile (PHP) and submit your application online. Current openings in United Nations peacekeeping, political and other field missions are also advertised in the above links.
- If you are encountering any technical difficulties in submitting an application, please contact us.
Competitive Examinations
The United Nations offers the National Competitive Recruitment Examination for Junior Professionals and examinations for positions requiring special language skills.
Associate Experts Programme
This Programme offers young professionals who are graduates from universities or institutions of higher education an opportunity to acquire professional experience in the technical cooperation of the United Nations Secretariat.
Headquarters Internship Programme
The United Nations provides opportunities for students enrolled in a graduate programme to undertake an internship at its Headquarters in New York.
Locally recruited positions
For jobs in the General Service and related categories, including those in the trades and crafts, security and safety, secretarial and other support positions, please contact the local office of the United Nations in your country directly.
Job Opportunities in the UN system
If you are interested in working for other United Nations agencies, funds and programmes, please visit their websites directly. Most websites can be accessed through the links found at the International Civil Service Commission.
Warning to Applicants
There are job advertisements and offers that falsely state that they are from the United Nations. Please be aware that the United Nations does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.