The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945 and committed to maintaining international peace and security; developing friendly relations among nations; promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights. Due to its unique international character, and the powers vested in its founding Charter, the Organization takes action on a wide range of issues, and provides a forum for its 193 Member States.

The work of the United Nations touches every corner of the globe and focuses on a broad range of fundamental issues, like sustainable development, protection of the environment and refugees, disaster relief and mitigation, counter terrorism, as well as disarmament and
non-proliferation. The world looks to the United Nations for solutions to complex problems everywhere; from ending conflict and alleviating poverty, to combating climate change and defending human rights. The issues on UN agenda are manifold and diverse as are the careers UN offer.

Among UN ranks you will find staff members who monitor elections, disarm child soldiers, coordinate relief in humanitarian crisis and provide administrative as well as logistical support to carry out complex mandates. These are just a few examples amongst many
other equally critical and necessary functions. The wide array of UN jobs means that one may change functions, departments, geographic locations, and even organizations or fields of work throughout your career in the Organization.

The diversity in UN,  thousands of staff from 193 Member States, means that you will find yourself working in multi-cultural teams with people from all backgrounds and cultures who have wide perspectives, experiences, expectations as well as approaches. UN global
workforce is made up of 30% women and 70% men approximately. 

The United Nations strongly encourages women to apply for available positions. The thousands of staff members of the United Nations serve at different locations around the world. As an international civil servant, you are expected to uphold the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity in all matters affecting your work and status. Integrity includes probity, impartiality, fairness, honesty and truthfulness. Those UN serve have a right to expect no less.

Help UN to create a better world – contribute your talent with pride to advancing the objectives of the United Nations. One should be drawn to the Organization because of the meaningful work it does and the prospects of working in different places with people from all over the world. Your personal motto should be to go where opportunity takes .You will find your job with UN very inspiring because you can learn something new every day and is highly rewarding. Many people miss out on opportunities because of safety concerns and fear of moving, but the great opportunity to travel around the world, explore different cultures while working for the common good should not be missed.