How we source and organise UN jobs and IGO vacancies

Where our vacancies come from

IGO Jobs brings together vacancies from official recruitment websites of United Nations organisations, other intergovernmental organisations and selected international employers. Roles can include UN internships, consultancies, professional positions, general service jobs and leadership opportunities.

Recruitment systems differ. The UN Secretariat advertises through UN Careers and uses Inspira for applications. WHO uses Stellis. Other employers use platforms such as Workday, Taleo and SuccessFactors. Each listing’s source and application links let you return to the employer’s announcement.

The table links to selected official recruitment portals used by our collection process. Search by organisation, acronym or platform. A source appearing here does not mean it currently has vacancies in job search; availability depends on the vacancies collected and processed.

Organization classifications use the official UN system chart as a reference, alongside verified organization information. The chart is not exhaustive. The UN System grouping includes Secretariat departments and offices, funds and programmes, specialized agencies, regional commissions and related organizations; it does not mean every employer is part of the Secretariat or uses the same recruitment system. The World Bank Group is included, while the UN Library’s notes distinguish IBRD, IDA and IFC as specialized agencies from MIGA and ICSID, which are not. Other IGOs also includes selected international employers outside the UN system. These classifications describe employers, not the sector or function of an individual job.

Portal references: UN application guidance and WHO’s Stellis applicant guide.

From official vacancy to searchable job

Our process combines source collection, structured information and checks before import. The employer’s announcement remains the reference throughout.

How we use AI

AI helps classify source information, identify requirements for matching and write a short overview. Code assembles the detailed sections from source text and calculates the match against your profile.

The overview is a summary. Detailed responsibilities and requirements are intended to retain the employer’s wording, including alternatives and qualifiers. A desirable qualification should not become a mandatory condition, and an unstated requirement should not be invented.

How we check and maintain listings

Source references and validation rules help detect missing content, conflicting fields and unsupported classifications. Source identifiers and stable record IDs help update an existing vacancy rather than create another copy of the same record. Similar titles at different locations may still be separate openings.

Updates depend on source collection and processing. We do not guarantee a fixed refresh interval or real-time availability. An employer can amend or withdraw a vacancy before that change reaches IGO Jobs.

Posted

The employer’s publication date, when available.

Added or synced

When the vacancy entered or was synchronised with our records. It is not necessarily the employer’s publication date.

Deadline

The recorded closing date. Check the official announcement for the exact time, time zone and any extensions.

No fixed deadline

A closing date may be absent or the recruitment may be ongoing. This does not guarantee that applications are still open.

Active search uses the vacancy’s recorded status. A listing may remain in saved jobs or application history after it closes. Check the official portal before preparing or submitting an application.

How your Job Match score works

Job Match compares the information in your profile with the requirements available for a vacancy. It helps you assess where your background aligns and which conditions deserve a closer look.

Eligibility

stated conditions such as nationality or work authorisation, languages, an age limit or a maximum-experience limit, where applicable.

Qualifications

education, accepted fields of study and stated credentials.

Experience

the relevance and duration of your work against the role’s requirements.

Skills

the skills and tools identified in the announcement.

Where all three scored categories apply, experience carries 50%, qualifications 25% and skills 25%. Every category always shows a percentage; when a vacancy states no requirement for a category, that category counts as fully met. ATS keywords you have can add to your skills score but never count against you. A failed eligibility condition, such as nationality, language, an age limit or a maximum-experience limit, caps the overall score and is flagged under the score.

Missing information is not proof that you meet a requirement. An incomplete profile or an unclear announcement can leave parts of the assessment unknown. Review the breakdown and keep your profile up to date.

A match score measures profile alignment, not your probability of being hired. It is not an official eligibility decision or a guarantee of an interview.

Limitations and corrections

Coverage is not exhaustive. Some sources may be unavailable, delayed or incomplete, and AI-assisted interpretation can be wrong. The official vacancy announcement and employer instructions always take precedence.

IGO Jobs is independent of the UN and the organisations listed. Names, logos and source links identify employers; they do not imply endorsement or a partnership. You apply through the employer’s recruitment process.

If you spot an incorrect requirement, broken source link or closed vacancy, send us the listing URL and the detail that needs correcting.