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• INTERN- Project Support in Graphic/Web Design and Communication

  Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States

  The United Nations Department of Operational Support (DOS) is offering an internship in Graphic/Web Design and Communication within the Office of Supply Chain Management (OSCM). This role supports the design and communication needs of OSCM, including creating visual identity products, preparing content for corporate briefings and presentations, supporting website development, and managing social media communications. Interns will collaborate with teams to maintain SharePoint and iSeek pages, develop communication plans, and enhance visual appeal and user experience across various platforms. The internship offers flexible in-person or remote work modalities, with a duration of 3-6 months starting in June/July 2026. Interns work as full team members on projects that contribute meaningfully to OSCM's operations and gain valuable experience in UN communications and design.

  I-1 Secretariat Closes Jun 13, 2026

• Accounting Assistant, G6

  Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States

  The Accounting Assistant position is located in the Income Tax Unit of the Payroll and Accounts Payable Section within the Department of Operational Support. The role involves scrutinizing source documents for accuracy, investigating erroneous charges, reconciling suspense accounts, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and staff rules. Responsibilities include processing payroll, income tax claims, travel claims, and other financial transactions, as well as serving as an Approving Officer for disbursements. The position requires working closely with field offices and funds to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate accounting records. The role also involves auditing transactions, preparing memoranda, coordinating with business areas, and providing guidance to colleagues. The position reports to the Chief of the Unit and requires strong attention to detail, proficiency in ERP systems, and adherence to UN financial procedures.

  G-6 Secretariat Closes Jul 02, 2026

• Programme Management Officer, Administration, P4

  Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States

  The Programme Management Officer, Administration, P4 position is located within the Office of the Under-Secretary-General for Operational Support and reports directly to the Special Assistant to the Under-Secretary-General. The incumbent assists in setting and implementing the strategic direction of the Department by ensuring the USG is fully briefed and that directions are conveyed and executed. Responsibilities include monitoring strategic support issues, developing and evaluating programs/projects, planning missions, preparing briefing materials, reviewing documents, acting as a focal point for research and analysis, participating in policy development, organizing high-quality written outputs, providing backstopping to meetings, coordinating with various departments and organizations, and maintaining communication systems. The role requires significant experience in project or program management, administration, and working with senior officials on policy and field support issues.

  P-4 Secretariat Closes Jun 08, 2026

• Finance and Budget Officer, P3

  Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States

  The Finance and Budget Officer, P3, supports the One Executive Office's administrative and operational functions at UN Headquarters. Key responsibilities include budget preparation and administration for Trust Funds and ad hoc programs, financial management, monitoring expenditures, preparing financial reports, and providing expert advice on financial rules and regulations. The role involves coordinating the implementation of the Integrated Planning, Monitoring and Reporting (IPMR) module in Umoja, analyzing financial data, and supporting intergovernmental bodies in budget reviews. The position requires strong financial acumen, data analytics skills, and experience in budgeting and financial administration within international organizations. The incumbent reports to the Senior Administrative Officer and works with various UN entities including the Office of Counter-Terrorism and Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs.

  P-3 Secretariat Closes Jun 05, 2026

• Heating, Ventilation and A/C Technician, TC6

  Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States

  The Heating, Ventilation and A/C Technician (TC6) position involves providing daily on-site leadership, technical direction, and coordination for junior technicians and support personnel in the HVAC shop. Responsibilities include performing complex troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and installation of HVAC/R systems throughout UN facilities, working with building management systems (BMS), and coordinating with other trades. The role requires extensive hands-on work in various environments including tight spaces and high noise levels, with physical demands such as lifting up to 50 lbs. and working on ladders or scaffolding. The incumbent must ensure compliance with safety rules, technical standards, and building codes while maintaining high-quality workmanship and professional conduct.

  TC-6 Secretariat Closes Jun 28, 2026

• Accountant, P3

  Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States

  The Accountant, P3 position is located in the Payroll and Accounts Payable Section, Income Tax Unit of the Department of Operational Support. The role involves analyzing accounts, reviewing financial reports from various UN entities, and ensuring compliance with Financial Regulations and Rules. Responsibilities include approving expenditures, maintaining accounting systems, preparing financial statements, providing tax guidance, coordinating payroll and vendor claims, and monitoring transactions. The position requires strong accounting and financial analysis skills with experience in UN or large global organization systems. The Accountant reports to the Chief of the Income Tax Unit and works within a global financial environment.

  P-3 Secretariat Closes Jul 13, 2026

• Human Resources Assistant, G6

  Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States

  The Human Resources Assistant provides administrative and operational support within the Common Administrative Platform at UN Headquarters, reporting to the Chief of Unit. Key responsibilities include supporting staff onboarding through the Talent Management System, advising on visa and onboarding procedures, coordinating onboarding steps with relevant parties, processing recruitment formalities, managing personnel actions in Umoja, and ensuring classification documents are up-to-date. The role also involves processing benefits and entitlements, maintaining HR-related databases, conducting exit interviews, preparing reports, and providing general office support. The position requires a high school diploma, with a minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in HR management or related areas, or 5 years with a first-level university degree. Experience with ERP systems like Umoja is desirable.

  G-6 Secretariat Closes Jul 13, 2026

• Senior Administrative Assistant, G7

  Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States

  The Senior Administrative Assistant provides expert administrative and operational support within the One Executive Office (One EO) at UN Headquarters. Key responsibilities include budget and financial management, including preparation of work programmes, monitoring expenditures, and preparing financial reports. The role also involves managing travel arrangements, procurement processes, and general administrative support for senior management and delegations. The position requires extensive experience in finance, budgeting, and administrative services, with proficiency in UN ERP systems like Umoja and relevant software. The role involves coordination with various service units and internal teams across Headquarters and the field, and requires strong analytical and organizational skills.

  G-7 Secretariat Closes Jul 10, 2026

• Senior Finance and Budget Assistant, G7

  Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States

  The Senior Finance and Budget Assistant provides financial and budgetary support within the Common Administrative Platform at UN Headquarters, under the Division of Administration in the Department of Operational Support. Key responsibilities include acting as Certifying Officer for travel and commitments, reviewing and analyzing annual programme budgets and revisions, preparing cost estimates and budget proposals, monitoring budget implementation and expenditures, processing requisitions for goods and services, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and policies. The role also involves supporting budget performance reporting, data analysis, and assisting with administrative tasks such as drafting correspondence, managing extrabudgetary resources, and coordinating with other finance staff. The position requires strong financial and analytical skills, proficiency in ERP systems like Umoja, and experience in budgeting and financial administration within international organizations.

  G-7 Secretariat Closes Jul 10, 2026

• Intern – Programme Management

  Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States

  This is an unpaid, full-time internship in the Triangular Partnership Programme (TPP) within the Division for Special Activities (DSA) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The intern will support information management, meetings, reporting, and coordination activities related to TPP's peacekeeping enabling capabilities initiatives. Responsibilities include organizing substantive materials, collecting training information, preparing briefing documents, supporting planning and coordination of trainings and meetings, conducting research, and assisting with administrative tasks such as drafting correspondence and managing data. The role offers opportunities to work on projects that make a significant difference in DOS and gain exposure to UN operations. The internship duration is 5-6 months with potential for early termination.

  I-1 Secretariat Closes Jun 30, 2026

• Part-Time Language Teachers (French) - Candidate Pool

  Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States

  Part-time French language teachers are needed to deliver language and communication skills courses to UN staff at Headquarters in New York and globally. Responsibilities include preparing and teaching courses via in-person, online, or hybrid modalities, using Learning Management Systems (e.g., Moodle), assessing student performance, developing course materials and assessments, and participating in language projects. Teachers must demonstrate advanced proficiency in French and English, with experience teaching French as a second or foreign language to adults in multicultural settings. The role requires a minimum of five years of teaching experience, including three years in curriculum development, exam design, or teacher training. Experience with e-learning tools and international multicultural environments is highly desirable. Work may be performed remotely or on-site in New York. The position is linked to the language learning calendar and course duration.

  CON Secretariat Closes May 22, 2027

• Part-Time Language Teachers (Chinese) - Candidate Pool

  Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States

  Part-time Chinese language teachers are needed to deliver language and communication skills courses to UN staff at Headquarters in New York and globally. Responsibilities include preparing and teaching courses via in-person, online, or hybrid modalities, using Learning Management Systems like Moodle, assessing student performance, developing new courses and materials, and designing language proficiency exams. Teachers must also participate in language projects and provide final student evaluations. The role requires advanced university degree in language studies, teaching, or related field, with minimum five years of experience teaching Chinese as a foreign language to adults in multicultural settings, including curriculum development and exam design. Expert Chinese proficiency is required, along with advanced English knowledge. Work may be remote or on-site in New York.

  CON Secretariat Closes May 22, 2027

• Part-Time Language Teachers (English) - Candidate Pool

  Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States

  Part-time English language teachers are needed to deliver language and communication skills courses to UN staff at Headquarters in New York and globally. Responsibilities include preparing and facilitating lessons, assessing student progress, designing assessments and exams, developing learning materials, and using e-learning platforms like Moodle. Teachers must work in-person, online, or hybrid modalities and may participate in language project development. The role requires advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in language studies, teaching, or related field, with minimum five years teaching English as a foreign language to adults in multicultural settings, including three years of recent curriculum development or exam design experience. Expert English proficiency is required, with French as working language. Contract duration aligns with language learning calendar terms.

  CON Secretariat Closes May 22, 2027

• Part-Time Language Teachers (Russian) - Candidate Pool

  Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States

  Part-time Russian language teachers are needed to deliver language courses to UN staff at Headquarters in New York and globally. Responsibilities include preparing and teaching Russian language courses at all levels via in-person, online, or hybrid modalities, assessing student performance, using Learning Management Systems (e.g., Moodle), developing new courses and materials, and designing language proficiency exams. Teachers must also participate in language projects and provide regular progress reports. The role requires advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in language studies, teaching, or related field, with a minimum of five years teaching Russian as a foreign language to adults in multicultural settings, including three years of recent experience in curriculum development and exam design. Expert Russian language proficiency is required, along with advanced English knowledge. The position may be remote or on-site in New York.

  CON Secretariat Closes May 22, 2027

• Part-Time Language Teachers (Spanish) - Candidate Pool

  Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States

  Part-time Spanish language teachers are needed to deliver language and communication skills courses to UN staff at Headquarters in New York and the Global Secretariat. Responsibilities include preparing and teaching courses at all levels via in-person, online, or hybrid modalities, using Learning Management Systems like Moodle, assessing student performance, developing new courses and materials, and designing language proficiency exams. Teachers must also participate in language projects and provide regular progress reports. The role requires advanced university degree in language studies, teaching, or related field, with minimum five years of experience teaching Spanish as a foreign language to adults in multicultural settings, including three years of recent curriculum development or exam design experience. Expert Spanish proficiency and advanced English knowledge are required, with French as a working language. Teachers must be able to work in a multicultural environment and use e-learning tools.

  CON Secretariat Closes May 22, 2027

• Administrative Assistant, G6

  Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States

  The Administrative Assistant, G6 position is located in the Administrative Section of the Department of Operational Support, within the Facilities and Commercial Activities Service at UN Headquarters. The role provides administrative and financial support for contract management, budgeting, and office space coordination. Key responsibilities include assisting with contract administration for outsourced services, monitoring lease agreements, auditing contractor invoices, processing payments, preparing budget reports, and managing property and space arrangements. The incumbent supports the Chief of the Administrative Section and supervises junior staff. The position requires a high school diploma, seven years of relevant administrative or finance experience, or five years with a first-level university degree. Proficiency in MS Office applications, ERP systems like Umoja, and contract administration is essential. The role demands strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills with a commitment to professionalism and gender equality.

  G-6 Secretariat Closes Jun 18, 2026

• Human Resources Officer, P3

  Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States

  The Human Resources Officer, P3, provides administrative support across staff administration and HR operations within the Common Administrative Platform at UN Headquarters. Key responsibilities include overseeing HR service delivery, managing onboarding and entitlements, administering benefits, and supporting HR planning and monitoring. The role involves supervising a team of HR Partners and Assistants, ensuring compliance with HR policies, and maintaining accurate staffing records. The position requires expertise in HR management, ERP systems like Umoja (SAP), and data analytics for workforce planning and decision-making. The officer advises managers and staff on HR policies and procedures, contributes to policy development, and supports audits and reporting. The role is part of the One Executive Office under the Department of Operational Support.

  P-3 Secretariat Closes Jul 03, 2026

• Senior Human Resources Assistant, G7

  Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States

  The Senior Human Resources Assistant provides technical and administrative support in recruitment, staff administration, and HR operations within the One Executive Office (One EO) at UN Headquarters. Key responsibilities include supporting recruitment processes, managing staff onboarding and entitlements, processing personnel actions in Umoja, and ensuring compliance with HR policies and regulations. The role involves working with various HR systems including Umoja and Inspira, preparing reports, conducting training, and mentoring junior staff. The position reports directly to the Chief of Unit/desk and requires extensive experience in HR management and administrative services within a large organization.

  G-7 Secretariat Closes Jul 02, 2026

• Associate Programme Management Officer, P2

  Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States

  The Associate Programme Management Officer supports the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of peacekeeping and peace operations programmes, including training initiatives, donor outreach, and policy coordination. Key responsibilities include facilitating programme development, conducting research and data analysis, preparing reports and presentations, coordinating high-level workshops, managing donor relations and budgeting, and supporting field missions. The role requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with experience in donor relations, data analysis, and UN operations. The position reports to a senior Programme Officer within the Department of Operational Support.

  P-2 Secretariat Closes Jun 22, 2026

• Director, Administration, D2

  Department of Operational Support · 🇺🇸 New York, United States

  The Director, Administration, D2 position leads the Division of Administration within the Department of Operational Support at UN Headquarters. This senior leadership role oversees administrative, financial, and human resources functions including facilities management, commercial services, insurance, payroll, and accounts payable. The incumbent advises the Under-Secretary-General on strategic vision and policies, manages large diverse teams, and ensures efficient operations across multiple units. Responsibilities include strategic planning, budget management, staff development, policy coordination with intergovernmental bodies, and representing the Organization at high-level meetings. The role requires significant administrative and managerial experience with proven leadership in complex organizational environments.

  D-2 Secretariat Closes Jun 15, 2026

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