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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.

Member countries

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.

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Last checked 16 July 2026 · 5 roles

  • Deputy Chief of Mission

    IOMKhartoum, SDCloses 19 Jul

    The 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)

    WHOGeneva, CHCloses 18 Jul

    Based 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

    WHOBrazzaville, CGCloses 1 Aug

    The 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)

    IOMGeneva, CHCloses 23 Jul

    The 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

    IOMCap-Haitien, HTCloses 23 Jul

    Based 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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Official sources

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