VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

National competitive recruitment examination (NCRE)
The United Nations is looking for highly qualified candidates with various academic backgrounds in political, economic, social, legal, administrative and other fields who are ready to start a professional career with the Organization.
The national competitive recruitment examination is a long-standing, recruitment initiative that brings new talent to the United Nations through an annual entrance examination. For young, high-calibre professionals across the globe, the exam is a platform for launching a career as an international civil servant.
Are you eligible to participate in the national competitive recruitment examination?

• Do you hold at least a first-level university degree?
• Are you 32 years old or younger by the end of this year?
• Do you speak either English and/or French fluently (knowledge of other official United Nations languages are an asset)?

The exam is held worldwide and is open to nationals of Member States participating in the annual national competitive recruitment examination - the list of participating countries is published annually and varies from year to year.
The exam tests your substantive knowledge, analytical thinking, drafting abilities as well as your awareness of international affairs. Once you have passed the exam you are then put on a roster until you are matched with a suitable job opening. Initially you will be appointed for two years and then reviewed for a continuing appointment.
The Organization promotes mobility within and across duty stations and job families. As a new recruit you are strongly encouraged to work in at least two different functions within your first five years of service. You will be offered orientation and mobility training as well as career support. This will help you adapt and accelerate the learning period leading to productive work and job satisfaction as an international civil servant. The Office of Human Resources Management presents staff with the available opportunities and facilitates these moves through a managed re-assignment programme.
For more information on the procedure of these examinations, the eligibility requirements, application procedure, salary and benefits as well as NCE related frequently asked questions, please click here.
2010 participating countries

To find out more about examinations being offered for your country, please click here.