The World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable, and universally accessible tourism. Posts within the UN Tourism are filled following a careful competitive selection process that takes into account the candidates’ academic qualifications, international experience, and language skills, among others.
Employment Opportunities
Interested applicants are requested to follow the specific instructions listed in each vacancy notice or call for expression of interest.
UN Tourism will only accept applications received through our web-based system. Applications sent by other means (e.g. post, email, etc.) or received after the deadline indicated for each employment opportunity will not be considered.
Only candidates short-listed will be contacted. Short-listed candidates may be requested to take a competitive exam and/or competency-based interview as part of the final phase of the selection process.
Please note that receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and any further correspondence will be initiated by UN Tourism. Roster/open applications are retained by UN Tourism for a maximum period of two years from the date of receipt.
| Post Title | Grade or Area | Type of post | Department | Location | Closing date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Human Resources Specialist (Re-advertisement) | Area IV | Service Contract | Human Resources | Madrid, Spain | 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 | APPLY |
| (Roster) Tourism Statistics Expert/Tourism Satellite Account Compiler (Francophone) | Not applicable | Expert Contract | To be determined | Home-based and possible missions | ONGOING | APPLY |
| (Roster) Project/Programme Management | Area I | Service Contract | To be determined | Madrid, Spain | ONGOING | APPLY |
| (Roster) Information Technology | Area II | Service Contract | Information and Communication Technologies | Madrid, Spain | ONGOING | APPLY |
| (Roster) General Administration | Area III | Service Contract | To be determined | Madrid, Spain | ONGOING | APPLY |
| (Roster) Human Resources | Area IV | Service Contract | Human Resources | Madrid, Spain | ONGOING | APPLY |
| (Roster) Budget and Finance | Area V | Service Contract | Budget and Finance | Madrid, Spain | ONGOING | APPLY |
| (Roster) Team Assistants/Secretaries | Area VI | Service Contract | To be determined | Madrid, Spain | ONGOING | APPLY |
| (Roster) Project/Programme Management | Area I | Service Contract | To be determined | Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | ONGOING | APPLY |
| (Roster) Information Technology | Area II | Service Contract | Information and Communication Technologies | Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | ONGOING | APPLY |
| (Roster) General Administration | Area III | Service Contract | To be determined | Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | ONGOING | APPLY |
| (Roster) Human Resources | Area IV | Service Contract | Human Resources | Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | ONGOING | APPLY |
| (Roster) Budget and Finance | Area V | Service Contract | Budget and Finance | Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | ONGOING | APPLY |
| (Roster) Team Assistants/Secretaries | Area VI | Service Contract | To be determined | Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | ONGOING | APPLY |
| (Roster) Open Applications | Not applicable | Expert Contract | To be determined | To be determined | ONGOING | APPLY |
Join our team and make a difference!
To be eligible for the UN Tourism Internship Programme, candidates are required to be enrolled in a university programme or have recently completed one. Internship participants do not receive remuneration from UN Tourism but may be eligible for a monthly stipend of EUR 500 to cover transportation expenses. Interns must be in possession of all-risk insurance, valid for the duration of the internship. When necessary, the Organization may provide visa assistance, however, Interns are responsible for all other aspects related to their stay at the duty station for the duration of their internship.
Build your skills and get hands-on experience. Impact tourism globally. We welcome diversity.
UN Tourism may at times consider accepting Interns, depending on the student's qualifications and the demands of the work program of the Organization. As a general rule, roster internship applications are retained by UN Tourism for a maximum period of one year from the date of receipt. Candidates wishing to be considered for inclusion in the roster of Interns should complete the application form below.
UN Tourism will only accept applications received through our web-based system. Applications sent by other means (e.g. post, email, etc.) or received after the deadline indicated for each employment opportunity, will not be taken into consideration.
Please note that receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and any further correspondence will be initiated by UN Tourism.
| Type of post | Department | Location | Closing date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intern | To be determined | Madrid, Spain | ONGOING | APPLY |