The UN Official website (http://careers. un. org) The UN Channel website (https://unchannel. org) The UN Job List website (http://unjoblist. org)
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)
Fluency in English or French, the working languages of the organization. Fluency in additional languages, particularly Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, or Russian, is helpful for most positions. A bachelor’s degree or higher. Some lower-level generalist positions (mostly clerical or secretarial jobs in the General Service category) require only a high school diploma and, usually, relevant work experience, but most positions in the UN require at least a bachelor’s degree. Many specialist positions require advanced degrees in the area of speciality. Work experience in a related field. Depending on the position you are applying for, you might need anywhere from 1 - 7 years of work experience.
You can complete the PHP right away, or come back later. It will take between 30 minutes to one hour to complete, and you can save a partially completed profile at any time and return to finish it. Ensure that your PHP is thorough, detailed, accurate, and picture-perfect. When you apply for a position, the PHP is the first (and, initially, only) thing the recruiter will see. If you don’t do a good job of representing your qualifications, or if your profile is marred by spelling or grammar mistakes, your application will be passed over. You can continue to update your PHP at any time, but make sure it is in perfect condition when you actually apply for a listed vacancy.
Provide an e-mail address so that they can acknowledge your application. If you don’t get such acknowledgement within 24 hours, contact them again for confirmation.
Be 32 years or younger Hold at least a first-level university degree in one of the job families offered[3] X Research source Be fluent in either English or French Be a national of a participating country
You can complete the PHP right away, or come back later. It will take between 30 minutes to one hour to complete, and you can save a partially completed profile at any time and return to finish it. Make sure you fill out the space for your “Country of Nationality” with a country participating in the YPP program.
After completing the forms, click “Apply Now” to submit your application. You’ll need to answer a few screening questions and agree with the terms to successfully submit the application. You will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Your application will be evaluated, and you will either be invited to take the examination or informed that you are not eligible.
After completing the forms, click “Apply Now” to submit your application. You’ll need to answer a few screening questions and agree with the terms to successfully submit the application. You will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Your application will be evaluated, and you will either be invited to take the examination or informed that you are not eligible.
Receiving an endorsement doesn’t automatically mean you will get a job. While the chances are quite high, getting an offer is dependent on job availability in your job family. If your interview is not successful, you’ll be contacted by the Central Examinations Board to let you know that you did not receive an endorsement.
