Who Can Apply to the United Nations Secretariat (UN Secretariat)
UN Secretariat hires internationally for Professional and higher categories through UN Careers. National Professional Officer roles are limited to the duty country.
Last reviewed: 15 July 2026
Who can apply
Professional hiring at UN Secretariat is typically open by nationality, with the limits noted above. Confirm citizenship wording on each vacancy.
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UN Secretariat treats professional hiring as open by nationality. Member lists still matter for governance and some programmes. Confirm citizenship wording on each vacancy.
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Browse related open roles below and confirm citizenship wording on the official vacancy before you apply on the official UN Secretariat careers site.
Relevant open roles
Search all jobsLast checked 16 July 2026 · 5 roles
- Deputy Chief of Mission
IOM
Khartoum, SDCloses 19 JulThe Deputy Chief of Mission provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for IOM activities in Sudan. The role ensures coherence between country office programmes and support services while representing the organization to national authorities and international partners.
- Technical Manager (Strategic Sourcing and Supply)
WHO
Geneva, CHCloses 18 JulBased within Unitaid, this role manages strategic sourcing and supply activities for innovative health products targeting HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria. The manager designs market-shaping interventions and coordinates with global health partners to ensure equitable access to essential commodities in low- and middle-income countries.
- Senior Writer
WHO
Brazzaville, CGCloses 1 AugThe Senior Writer supports the Regional Director for Africa in delivering strategic messaging aligned with WHO health priorities. The role involves preparing high-quality speeches, talking points, and briefing materials for engagements with Member States, global partners, and stakeholders.
- Chief of Investigation (Fraud and Financial Misconduct)
IOM
Geneva, CHCloses 23 JulThe Chief of Investigation leads the strategic fraud and financial irregularities portfolio within the Office of Internal Oversight. The role is responsible for managing complex investigations into misconduct involving staff, vendors, and partners while ensuring integrity and accountability across global operations.
- Migrants Protection Officer
IOM
Cap-Haitien, HTCloses 23 JulBased in Cap-Haitien, this role coordinates IOM Haiti's migrant protection and assistance interventions for forcibly returned migrants and vulnerable populations. The officer ensures effective interagency coordination within the Protection Cluster and integrates safeguarding principles into operational response strategies.
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