BEING A UN STAFF MEMBER

 

The Essential Guidebook for United Nations StaffThe Essential Guidebook for UN Staff
This resource provides new staff with essential information and a common knowledge base to facilitate effective work across the Organization.

 

 

 

 

The United Nations Charter
The United Nations Charter is the treaty upon which the Organization was founded. It was signed by 51 nations on 26 June 1945 and entered into force on 24 October of the same year. Today the United Nations has 193 Member States, which – as such – are bound by the provisions of the Charter. In its essence, the Charter reflects the universal aspirations of the international community and sets out the purposes and principles of the United Nations. Articles 8, 97, 100, 101 and 105 relate to the service of staff members

 

 

Serve the World - Join the UN
This three-minute video presents some key facts about the United Nations and the vast range of functions that its staff carry out.

 

 

Find out about: 
Duties, obligations and privileges
Appointment Types
New to the UN
Important documents: 
UN Staff Regulations and Staff Rules (ST/SGB/2014/1)
The requirements of your service and the basic rights, duties and obligations you follow as a UN staff member.
Status, Basics Rights and Duties of United Nations Staff Members (ST/SGB/2002/13)
An explanation of the provisions related to staff found in the Charter and the Convention on Privileges and Immunities, and the corresponding Staff Regulations and Staff Rules.
Standards of Conduct for the International Civil Service
For more than a half-century the international civil service has been informed and guided by the Standards of Conduct. ICSC has revised the Standards with this edition which was approved by the United Nations General Assembly in its resolution 67/257.
Other related links: 
United Nations YouTube Channel
See the UN in action today around the globe, a series of UN stories, and the collection of historical videos from beginnings of the Organization, including the process of designing and building the UN Headquarters.
The International Civil Service Commission (ICSC)
The ICSC was established by the United Nations General Assembly to regulate and coordinate the conditions of service of staff in the United Nations common system and to promote and maintain high standards of conduct among the staff members of the international civil service.
Women of the UN Making a Difference
Women of the UN share a passionate commitment to make a difference in the world. The UN needs more professional women among our ranks. Through the lens of professional women working at the UN learn about the diverse professional opportunities open to women at all professional levels, across all occupational groups world-wide.