Positions for 1 year or longer. For defined periods of time from one to five years to perform functions of a certain duration or those that are part of the regular and continuous activities of the Organization. It may be renewed for up to five years at a time, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance and the Organization's needs.

Temporary appointments are used to fill positions for less than one year to meet seasonal or peak workloads and specific short-term requirements. Temporary appointments may, however, be extended beyond one year only when there are surge requirements, operational needs related to field operations and where circumstances have allowed for special projects with finite mandates. Temporary appointments, including the initial appointment and any subsequent extensions, may not exceed 24 months at any given time. Staff members holding a temporary appointment are considered external candidates when applying for job openings.

A consultant is a recognized authority or specialist in a specific field, engaged by the Organization in an advisory or consultative capacity. They perform results-oriented functions which normally involve analyzing problems, directing seminars or training courses, preparing documents for conferences and meetings, or writing reports on matters within their area of expertise. Consultants usually will have a significant number of years of relevant experience and are highly qualified in their area of expertise.
An individual contractor provides the Organization with expertise, skills or knowledge for the performance of a specific task or piece of work which would be short-term by nature. The assignment may involve full-time or part-time functions.

The internship's objective is to give you firsthand experience of the daily working environment at the United Nations. You will have a real opportunity to work with our team, collaborating directly with outstanding and inspiring career professionals and senior management. You will be exposed to high-profile conferences, participate in meetings, and contribute to analytical work as well as the organizational policy of the United Nations.
Initially, you will take on a level of responsibility commensurate with your abilities; however, the potential for growth is yours to develop. These internships have a minimum duration of 2 months and a maximum duration of 6 months. To apply, you must be enrolled in the final year of an undergraduate university program, a graduate program, or be a recent graduate with a university degree.

The UN Young Professionals Programme (YPP) is a recruitment initiative for talented, highly qualified professionals to start a career as an international civil servant with the UN Secretariat. It consists of an entrance examination process and professional development once those who are successful start their career with the UN.
The YPP examination is held once a year in different subject areas, depending on the needs of the UN. YPP is open to nationals of participating countries.

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program contributes to peace and development in the world through volunteerism. We work with partners to integrate qualified, highly motivated and well-supported United Nations Volunteers into the development program and to promote the value and global recognition of volunteerism.