How to apply to the UN agencies

You can apply to UN agencies through their official career portals. Here’s a list of major UN organizations and their corresponding application websites:

General UN Careers

1- UN Careers Portal

• Website: https://careers.un.org
• This is the main portal for UN Secretariat jobs, including peacekeeping and political missions.

2- Inspira (UN Talent Management System)

• Website: https://inspira.un.org

• Used for many UN Secretariat job applications.

3- Specialized UN Agencies

3.1- United Nations Development Programme (UNDP):

• Website: https://jobs.undp.org

3.2- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR):

• Website: https://www.unhcr.org/careers.html

3.3- United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

• Website: https://www.unicef.org/careers

World Food Programme (WFP)

Website: https://www.wfp.org/careers

3.4- World Health Organization (WHO)

• Website: https://careers.who.int

3.5- International Labour Organization (ILO)

• Website: https://jobs.ilo.org

3.6- Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

• Website: https://www.fao.org/employment

4- Additional Platforms

• Impactpool: https://www.impactpool.org
• Aggregates jobs from various UN agencies and NGOs.

Key Tips for Applying

Tailor Your Application: Align your experience and skills with the specific job requirements.

Build a UN-specific Profile: Highlight relevant experience, especially in areas like HR, data analysis, and emergency staffing pipelines.

Familiarize Yourself with Competencies: UN agencies often assess candidates based on competencies like teamwork, planning, and client orientation.

Leverage Your Network: Reach out to contacts in the UN system for advice and insights.