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United Nations Secretariat
UN Principal Organ- Headquarters:
- New York, United States
- Hiring locations
- 3 locations
- Active roles
- 5 active roles
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Mandate
The United Nations Secretariat is the UN’s international civil service, carrying out the Organization’s day-to-day work under mandates from the General Assembly and other principal organs. Led by the Secretary-General, it is organized into departments and offices that support peace and security, human rights, sustainable development, legal affairs, communications, administration and field operations. Its staff serve at headquarters, regional offices, commissions and missions worldwide.
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UN Secretariat Hiring Trends
(Past 12 months)- Jobs this month
- 6
- Jobs last month
- 12
- Most active month
- September ’26
- Most active duty station
- New York
Top Skills
- Data Visualization (32%)
- Knowledge Management (21%)
- Programme Management (16%)
- Administrative Support (11%)
- Budget Management (11%)
Top Job Functions
- Finance, Accounting, Audit & Risk17%
- Policy, Governance & International Affairs14%
- Data, AI & Analytics11%
- Programme & Project Management11%
- Communications, Media & Advocacy9%
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree95%
- Master’s degree79%
- Secondary education32%
- Doctorate32%
Top Contract Types
- Consultancy16%
- Roster5%
Experience Levels
- Mid level42%
- Senior level32%
- Intern / Grad26%
Required Languages
- English100%
- Spanish5%
Most Advertised Grades
- I-126%
- P-421%
- G-616%
- G-55%
- G-75%
- P-35%
Top hiring duty stations
- 2 jobs
- 1 job
- 1 job
Guides & Info
Explore UN Secretariat’s official channels, application guidance and career resources. Use the links below to learn more directly from the organization.
Official links
Career guides
How to apply through InspiraFor vacancies advertised through UN Careers: profile, answers, documents, submission and statuses.How to apply for UN and IGO jobs in SwitzerlandUnderstand Swiss recruitment routes, internships, work permits and appointment-specific CDL arrangements.How to apply for UN jobs in New YorkCompare UN entry routes in New York and the immigration questions to resolve before starting.Open InspiraSign in to the official UN application portal. Follow the route in your vacancy notice.
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Sources
- Jobs and hiring data: Database and methodology
- Guides & Info: Official guidance, professional and user input
- Organization facts: Official website