Recruitment

Are there any restrictions when consultants from UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes apply for Secretariat positions? As a consultant, do I need a break of 6 months before applying for a position?

Consultants at non-Secretariat United Nations Agencies, Funds and Programmes may apply for any position and at any level they consider themselves qualified, and are screened for eligibility according to the same criteria as any other external applicant.

How soon are candidates selected for a position expected to take up their new functions?

Staff members should be released as soon as possible and no later than one month after the date on which the releasing office is notified of the selection decision, if the move is within the same duty station.  If the new position is in another duty station, including  peacekeeping or special political missions, then the release shall be no later than two months. Please refer to ST/AI/2010/3  for more information.