How to Apply?
There are two ways you can apply for vacancies.
- Online - visit UN Human Resources and follow the instructions at the end of the vacancy announcement.
- Offline - follow the instructions below:
- Create a résumé using the UN Guidelines.
- Download the Personal History form (P.11, in English / French).
- Send your P.11 and résumé by mail or fax to the address listed at the end of the vacancy announcement.
Languages
The working languages of the UNCTAD secretariat are English and French. The official languages of UNCTAD are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.
Salary and benefits
As part of the UN secretariat, UNCTAD offers attractive remuneration packages and benefits. Starting salaries are based upon academic and professional qualifications, as well as the level of the post. There is also a post adjustment element based on the cost of living and the rate of exchange of local currency vis-à-vis the United States dollar at each duty station. In general, the allowances and benefits available to staff who are internationally recruited include: payment of travel expenses upon initial appointment and on separation for themselves and their spouses and dependent children, removal of household effects, assignment grant, non-resident´s allowance, home leave, education grant and repatriation grant. Staff members may also be eligible for rental subsidy. Other benefits include: paid annual leave, sick leave; contributory health, dental and group life insurance coverage for them and their dependents; Staff members with regular appointments contribute to the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund.
Diversity
Article 101 of the UN Charter stipulates that: "The paramount consideration in the employment of the staff and in the determination of the conditions of service shall be the necessity for securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard shall be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible". Moreover, the Charter contains the principle of equality of men and women as it relates to the recruitment of all staff.
Accordingly, the UN General Assembly has set out clear directives aimed at promoting the appointment of women as one of the objectives of the recruitment policy, with a view to achieving a more equitable balance of men and women in the Secretariat, particularly in top management positions. In order to attain the latter goal, equally qualified women will be given preference in recruitment. The UN also strongly encourages the participation of women experts and consultants in its technical cooperation programmes. |
