The United Nations employs more than 14,000 people serving in different parts of the world. In accordance with the principles of the charter, the paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer or promotion of staff shall be the necessity for securing the highest standard of efficiency, competency, and integrity. The concept of integrity includes, but is not limited to, probity, impartiality, fairness, honesty, and truthfulness in all matters affecting their work and status. Due regard shall be paid to the importance of recruiting staff on as wide a geographical base as possible. Selection of staff shall be made without distinction as to race, gender or religion. So far as it is practicable, selection shall be made on a competitive basis.
There are many employment opportunities at the United Nations for highly qualified candidates.
Visit the web site of the United Nations Office of Human Resources Management for all your queries. The Programme on Youth cannot provide career advice.
Competitive Examinations
Junior professionals (P1/P2) and professionals (P3) are recruited through National Competitive Recruitment Examinations.
The examinations are organized as a matter of priority in countries that are inadequately represented among the staff of
the Secretariat. The examinations are administered in a number of occupational groups, including administration, economics, electronic data processing, finance, legal affairs, library, political affairs, public information, social development, and statistics. In order to qualify for P1/P2 positions, a candidate must possess a first level university degree and be 32 years of age or younger.
For P3 positions, a candidate must possess an advanced university degree, four years of professional experience, and be 39 years of age or younger.
Fluency in either English or French is required for both P1/P2s and P3s. All those who meet these criteria and believe in the purposes and ideals of the United Nations are encouraged to apply.
For more information on through National Competitive Recruitment Examinations, please visit the web site at http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/examin/exam.htm.
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