Archived Jobs

Head of Child & Youth Participation (CYP), London

Organization: Lumos Foundation

Added: Wednesday, 14 August 2024

Deadline: Sunday, 08 September 2024

Board Trustee

Organization: Saferworld

Added: Wednesday, 14 August 2024

Deadline: Sunday, 15 September 2024

Fall 2024 Resettlement Casework Intern, Louisville, KY

Organization: International Rescue Committee

Added: Wednesday, 14 August 2024

Deadline: Monday, 14 October 2024

Energy Associate

Organization: Global Green Growth Institute

Added: Wednesday, 14 August 2024

Deadline: Tuesday, 03 September 2024

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Community Environmental Legal Officer (CELO) Kwale, Mombasa, Kwale, Mombasa

Organization: Natural Justice

Added: Wednesday, 14 August 2024

Deadline: Friday, 30 August 2024

Legal Fellow, Nairobi

Organization: Natural Justice

Added: Wednesday, 14 August 2024

Deadline: Friday, 30 August 2024

Administration and Finance Associate, Ulaanbaatar

Organization: United Nations Development Programme

Added: Wednesday, 14 August 2024

Deadline: Tuesday, 20 August 2024

Research Analyst - Crisis & Resilience- IPSA 8 (Home Based)- 50% Part time

Organization: United Nations Development Programme

Added: Wednesday, 14 August 2024

Deadline: Wednesday, 21 August 2024

Comunicador/a de Proyecto Consolidaciรณn de la Cultura de Paz en Bolivia a cargo de ONU Mujeres, La Paz

Organization: UN Women

Added: Wednesday, 14 August 2024

Deadline: Wednesday, 28 August 2024

Asistente en Procesos de gestiรณn para el Proyecto

Organization: United Nations Development Programme

Added: Wednesday, 14 August 2024

Deadline: Wednesday, 21 August 2024

Individual International Consultant - Risk Information and Early Warning System, Tarawa

Organization: UN Women

Added: Wednesday, 14 August 2024

Deadline: Thursday, 22 August 2024

Asociado en Gestiรณn del Conocimiento

Organization: United Nations Development Programme

Added: Wednesday, 14 August 2024

Deadline: Wednesday, 21 August 2024

Responsable de Projet Santรฉ - RDC - Goma, Gaza

Organization: Premiรจre Urgence Internationale

Added: Wednesday, 14 August 2024

Deadline: Monday, 30 September 2024

Programme Specialist (Digital Learning), Hamburg

Organization: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

Added: Wednesday, 14 August 2024

Deadline: Sunday, 15 September 2024

Lead Project Manager, Berlin

Organization: World Health Organization

Added: Wednesday, 14 August 2024

Deadline: Wednesday, 04 September 2024

Team Lead (Governing bodies, Country support & Partnerships), New Delhi

Organization: World Health Organization

Added: Wednesday, 14 August 2024

Deadline: Wednesday, 04 September 2024

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Coordinator, New Delhi

Organization: World Health Organization

Added: Wednesday, 14 August 2024

Deadline: Wednesday, 04 September 2024

Director, New Delhi

Organization: World Health Organization

Added: Wednesday, 14 August 2024

Deadline: Wednesday, 04 September 2024

Director, Partnerships and Blended Finance, Washington DC

Organization: International Finance Corporation

Added: Wednesday, 14 August 2024

Deadline: Wednesday, 04 September 2024

Crisis Case Manager, HSPRS and Children's Legal, New York, NY/ Hybrid

Organization: International Rescue Committee

Added: Wednesday, 14 August 2024

Deadline: Monday, 14 October 2024

UN Jobs : how to build a career in United nations

Getting a job in the UN is a dream for many people, as a UN job is an amazing chance to grow both professionally and personally while getting priceless experience. Working for the UN, one should expect working in a team of international experts, competitive salaries, and great career opportunities. So, let's have a more detailed look at job types offered by the UN and clarify how to become a part of this powerful organization.

But the main question is “how to get a job at the un” without spending 10 years to achieve this dream ?

How to Start the UN Career

If you love our planet and people and are eager to change the world for better, you will certainly find an ideal job for yourself in the UN. This organization is a huge employer, offering numerous career opportunities not only for experienced professionals but also for those who are just looking for a dream job. Competition is usually fierce, as there are often many candidates for the same position, which is proof that UN jobs are desirable and popular. Nevertheless, it's possible to become a UN worker. But be ready to prepare for it, as it may not be as easy as people eager to start a career in the UN usually expect. Now, let's have a look at the main steps you'll have to do to start the UN career.

  1. Prepare. The best way to start is to browse the United Nations official website to get a better understanding of what you are offered. This may be super helpful for those who do not yet understand what they are looking for. On the website, you will have a chance to get acquainted with a list of job openings, areas, and qualifications required. Information is everything, so be prepared.
  2. Choose the staff category. As we have already mentioned, there are several staff categories to choose from. So, the next step is choosing the category. You should take into account your skills and interests, as well as work experience (it's essential for some jobs).
  3. Make sure you have enough experience and qualification for the position chosen. Understandably, each position has a set of requirements you should meet for your application to be considered. Sometimes candidates don't pay attention to the requirements relying on luck. It's completely wrong, as in this case people just waste their time applying. We'll discuss general requirements a little bit later.
  4. Register an account. Having selected a job, you should proceed to the next step - registration. To register a personal account, you'll have to provide some personal information (like your date of birth, your name, email, etc). You'll also have to provide some information about your qualification. And the last step is to create a user name and a password.
  5. Choose a job and apply. Think twice whether you meet all the requirements not to waste your time for nothing. You can apply for as many positions as you like. Instead using CV, you will need to use forms as UN p11 form (personal history form).  The applying process is not a complicated one, you just have to follow the instructions.
  6. Wait for an interview invitation. Having applied for a job (or several), all you have to do is wait. You will be able to check the status of your application in your account. Be attentive, as only those selected for an interview will be informed about the result.

There are several programs designed to help young people to find a career path in the UN. One of the most popular is the Young Professionals Programme (we'll discuss it a little bit later).


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