Who can apply for a position at the United Nations?

The United Nations employs a diverse workforce ranging from architects and doctors to human resources specialists, security officers, technicians, translators, human rights experts, translators and many more. In short: a variety of professional backgrounds are needed at the UN, and candidates of all backgrounds, all ages and nationalities, are encouraged to apply. This said, bear in mind that you are competing with the entire world, and the number of applications we receive for each open vacancy is immense.   Don’t be discouraged if you do not get the position you applied for. 

More information about the UN workforce can be found on the careers website of the UN Secretariat.