UN Job Application Process

Applying for a job in the UN requires some preparation, so we created a step-by-step guide to give you an overview of this process. Searching for job…

Applying for a job in the UN requires some preparation, so we created a step-by-step guide to give you an overview of this process. Searching for job openings Job openings at the United Nations are posted daily on this website. You can also search according to location and your area of expertise. If you want to receive e-mails letting you know about newly posted jobs, you must first create and log into your Inspira account. You can then perform a Job Search that can be saved to generate a Job Alert that matches your search criteria. For instructions on how to create a Job Alert, please see the Applicant Guide (p.3). Submitting a job application Once you find a job in Job Openings and decide to apply, click on “Apply”. This will link you directly to Inspira, where you can log in and either begin a new application or choose an existing application to adapt. Depending on the job you are applying for you may get a set of questions. Similarly, you may be given a list of skills and be asked to perform a self-assessment on these. Note: resumes are not considered a substitute or complementary to a completed online application. If any additional information or documentation is required, you will be asked to submit it during the application process. If you have submitted your job application successfully, you will receive an automated confirmation by email shortly after submitting. Also note that once an application has been submitted it cannot be changed for that specific job…