Employment opportunities

In order to function effectively as a global organization United Nations has a continuing need for staff. It is impossible to list in detail all the different type of positions for which the Organization recruits. Follow the links below for more information:

• Fact sheet on employment opportunities with the UN
  lists major categories of staff and the occupations represented;
• careers.un.org
  website with General information on employment opportunities and current vacancies at the UN Secretariat;
• Jobs at the Specialized Agencies, Funds and Programs (UNESCO, UNICEF, WHO, etc.)
  webpage with links to recruitment and human resources offices of over 40 of these organizations;
• Recruitment for peacekeeping operations
• for civilian jobs - military forces (“blue helmets”) are provided directly by the Members States.

National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE)

The United Nations is seeking highly qualified nationals of certain countries for employment in order to achieve greater geographical balance of its professional staff. The National Competitive Recruitment Examination is held every year: http://careers.un.org/UNCareers/tabid/65/viewtype/NCE/language/en-US/Default.aspx.

Internship Programmes

Internship at UNRIC Brussels

UNRIC is looking for qualified interns for a period of three to six months. Applicants should have:

• good academic background in the areas of communications, journalism, international relations, marketing or political science.
• strong written and oral communication skills in one of the two UNRIC working languages – English or French. Knowledge of other languages of the Western European region is desirable.

UNRIC does not provide financial support for interns. All successful applicants are expected to make their own arrangements for travel to Brussels, lodging and living expenses during the internship period.

Applications should be sent to: UNRIC Brussels, Rue de la Loi 155, 1040 Brussels, Belgium. Attention: Internships, or via e-mail to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Internship throughout the UN system

Please visit www.un.org/esa/socdev/unyin/internships.htm

Vacancies at UNRIC and other UN system offices in Brussels