United Nations Careers

United Nations Careers United Nations Careers Who we are? The issues on our agenda are manifold and diverse as are the careers we offer. Qui sommes-nous?

The world looks to the United Nations for solutions to complex problems everywhere; from ending conflict and alleviating poverty, to combating climate change and defending human rights. Among our ranks you will find staff members who monitor elections, disarm child soldiers, coordinate relief in humanitarian crises and provide administrative as well as logistical support to carry out our complex m

andates. These are just a few examples amongst our many other equally critical and necessary functions. The wide array of jobs means that you may change functions, departments, geographic locations, and even organizations or fields of work throughout your career in the Organization. The diversity of our people, almost 40,000 staff from our 193 Member States, means that you will find yourself working in multi-cultural teams with people from all backgrounds and cultures who have wide perspectives, experiences, expectations as well as approaches. Le monde attend de l’ONU des solutions aux problèmes épineux qui se posent partout, depuis le règlement des conflits et la réduction de la pauvreté jusqu’à la lutte contre le changement climatique et à la défense des droits de l’homme. Les questions inscrites à notre programme sont multiples et diverses, tout comme les carrières que nous proposons. Vous trouverez parmi nous des fonctionnaires qui surveillent les élections, s’occupent du désarmement des enfants soldats, coordonnent les secours pendant les crises humanitaires et fournissent un appui administratif et logistique pour nous permettre d’exécuter nos mandats complexes. Ce ne sont là que quelques exemples parmi beaucoup d’autres de nos fonctions essentielles et indispensables. Cette gamme très étendue d’emplois et de mandats signifie que vous pouvez changer de fonctions, de département, d’affectation géographique, voire de domaine d’activité, pendant toute la durée de votre carrière à l’Organisation. S’il est vrai que ces changements nécessitent des connaissances, du temps et des efforts, ils permettent aussi d’acquérir une précieuse expérience, une plus grande largeur de vues et un travail stimulant. En raison de la diversité des personnes que nous employons, soit près de 40 000 venues des 193 Etats Membres de l’Organisation, vous travaillerez dans des équipes multiculturelles composées de personnes appartenant à toutes couches de la société et à toutes les cultures, ayant une panoplie large et variée de perspectives, de parcours, d’attentes et d’approches.

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09/01/2026

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UNDP is hiring
09/01/2026

UNDP is hiring

⚖️ We are hiring: Director, Legal Affairs (D-2) | New YorkThe United Nations Office of Legal Affairs is seeking an exper...
08/28/2026

⚖️ We are hiring: Director, Legal Affairs (D-2) | New York

The United Nations Office of Legal Affairs is seeking an experienced legal professional to lead the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea.

Education:
🎓 Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, with a specialization in public international law. A first-level university degree in law combined with two additional years of qualifying experience in public international law may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

Experience:
▪️ Over 15 years of progressively responsible professional experience in public international law, including at least 5 years in supervisory positions
▪️ At least 5 years of international-level experience in law of the sea and ocean affairs
▪️ At least 5 years in a senior leadership position, including in a multicultural environment

The Director will provide leadership on the United Nations programme on ocean affairs and the law of the sea and support the implementation of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and related instruments.

📍 New York
📅 Apply by 3 October 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET

Learn more and apply: https://tr.ee/directorlegalaffairs

Help strengthen accountability across the United Nations.The United Nations is accepting applications for a generic job ...
08/21/2026

Help strengthen accountability across the United Nations.

The United Nations is accepting applications for a generic job opening for Chief of Section, Investigations within the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS).

This is not for a specific vacant post. This recruitment is intended to establish a roster of qualified candidates that may be used to fill future Chief of Section, Investigations positions as they become available across the Organization.

As Chief of Section, you will lead complex investigations into misconduct, fraud, corruption, abuse of authority, sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), and other serious violations while managing multidisciplinary investigative teams in an international environment.

We're looking for candidates with:
🎓 Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in law or a field related to investigations.
A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
💼 Experience
At least 10 years of progressively responsible investigative or related experience.
Extensive experience leading investigative teams and overseeing complex, sensitive investigations.
Experience managing multiple investigations simultaneously.
Experience conducting international or cross-jurisdictional investigations, including evidence gathering, stakeholder coordination and data analysis.
Experience working in international, multilateral or similarly complex operational environments.
🗣 Languages
English or French is required.

If you have the expertise to uphold integrity and accountability across the United Nations, we encourage you to apply for inclusion on the roster.
🔗 Apply now: https://tr.ee/JO280799_COS-Investigations

Across the world, young people share aspirations for decent work, opportunity and a meaningful role in shaping the futur...
08/12/2026

Across the world, young people share aspirations for decent work, opportunity and a meaningful role in shaping the future.

This , we recognize the talent, ideas and perspectives of young people, including young persons with disabilities.

Creating opportunities for young professionals to develop their skills, contribute their perspectives and grow through meaningful work is essential to building a diverse, inclusive and future-ready workforce.

Explore career opportunities with the United Nations and discover where your skills can contribute.
🔗https://tr.ee/careersportal

IOM is hiring!
08/11/2026

IOM is hiring!

Join IOM and contribute to protecting the rights and dignity of migrants worldwide.

Apply today: https://bit.ly/CareersIOM

Contribuya a fortalecer la rendición de cuentas en las Naciones UnidasLas Naciones Unidas han abierto una convocatoria p...
08/03/2026

Contribuya a fortalecer la rendición de cuentas en las Naciones Unidas

Las Naciones Unidas han abierto una convocatoria para recibir solicitudes para una vacante genérica de Jefatura de la Sección de Investigaciones en la Oficina de Servicios de Supervisión Interna (OIOS, por sus siglas en inglés).

Esta convocatoria no corresponde a una vacante específica. Su objetivo es establecer una lista (roster) de personas calificadas que podrá utilizarse para cubrir futuras vacantes de Jefatura de la Sección de Investigaciones a medida que vayan surgiendo en toda la Organización.

La persona seleccionada dirigirá investigaciones complejas relacionadas con conducta indebida, fraude, corrupción, abuso de autoridad, explotación y abusos sexuales y otras infracciones graves, además de liderar equipos multidisciplinarios de investigación en un contexto internacional.

Buscamos profesionales con:
🎓 Formación académica
• Título universitario superior (maestría, máster o equivalente) en Derecho o en un área relacionada con las investigaciones.
• En sustitución del título universitario superior, se podrá aceptar un título universitario de primer grado, junto con dos años adicionales de experiencia profesional pertinente.

💼 Experiencia
• Al menos 10 años de experiencia profesional en investigaciones o áreas afines, asumiendo responsabilidades cada vez mayores.
• Amplia experiencia liderando equipos de investigación y supervisando investigaciones complejas y de alta sensibilidad.
• Experiencia gestionando múltiples investigaciones de forma simultánea.
• Experiencia realizando investigaciones internacionales o transfronterizas, incluyendo la recopilación de pruebas, la coordinación con las partes interesadas y el análisis de datos.
• Experiencia profesional en entornos internacionales, multilaterales o de complejidad operativa similar.

🗣 Idiomas
• Se requiere dominio del inglés o del francés.
Si cuenta con la experiencia y el compromiso necesarios para promover la integridad y la rendición de cuentas en las Naciones Unidas, le invitamos a presentar su candidatura para formar parte de este roster.
🔗 Presente su candidatura ahora: https://tr.ee/JO280799_COS-Investigations

IAEA is hiring
07/31/2026

IAEA is hiring

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