Staff positions at the United Nations

Understanding the specificities of UN staff positions and available programmes is key to launching and developing your career with the UN. 

Staff categories and benefits

What kind of contract can you get as UN staff and what benefits come with it? Learn about the different staff categories, contract types, salaries, and career development.

Requirements and recruitment

What skills and qualifications do you need to become a UN staff member? Find out if you fit the profile and how the recruitment process works.

Programmes for young professionals

Are you looking for a way to set foot in the UN with only few years of professional experience in your area of expertise? Then take a look at the different entry-level programmes the UN offers for emerging talent.

JPO positions for Swiss nationals

The Swiss Government sponsors a number of Junior Professional Officer (JPO) positions each year to facilitate a career start with the UN for selected Swiss talents.