The Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the United Nations in New York has announced a fresh round of career opportunities within the United Nations system, inviting qualified Nigerian professionals to apply for several international positions across different UN agencies and duty stations worldwide.
According to the Mission, the vacancies are open to eligible candidates who meet the required academic and professional qualifications. Interested applicants are advised to submit their applications directly through the official United Nations Careers Portal.
Available Positions Across Multiple Countries
The available positions span various sectors, including human resources, information technology, security, legal affairs, programme management, human rights, social affairs, architecture, and supply chain management.
Among the positions currently open are:
Supply Officer (P-3), OHCHR, Geneva – Deadline: June 15, 2026
Social Affairs Officer (P-3), ECLAC, Santiago – Deadline: July 19, 2026
Field Security Coordination Officer (P-3), DSS, Islamabad – Deadline: June 18, 2026
Human Resources Officer (P-3), DMSPC/OHR, Bonn – Deadline: July 22, 2026
Information Systems Officer (P-3), UNCTAD, Port of Spain
Coordinator (P-4), UNEP, Bangkok – Deadline: July 2, 2026
Human Resources Officer (P-4), Bonn – Deadline: July 22, 2026
Security Coordination Officer (P-4), Geneva – Deadline: July 18, 2026
Programme Officer (P-4), ESCAP, Bangkok – Deadline: July 3, 2026
Architect (P-4), UNOG, Geneva – Deadline: June 18, 2026
Investigator (P-4), OIOS, New York – Deadline: June 17, 2026
Human Rights Officer (P-4), OHCHR, Addis Ababa – Deadline: July 22, 2026
Registrar (P-5), UNRWA, Amman – Deadline: June 27, 2026
Chief of Section, Information Systems & Telecommunications (P-5), UNON, Nairobi – Deadline: July 22, 2026
Senior Legal Officer (P-5), IIIM Syria, Geneva – Deadline: June 18, 2026
Coordinator, Remuneration Governance and Integration (P-5), UPU/PTC, Bern – Deadline: July 19, 2026
Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility requirements vary depending on the position but generally include:
An advanced university degree in a relevant field.
Several years of professional work experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in English.
Specialized expertise related to the specific role.
Additional UN language skills may be considered an advantage.
Candidates are encouraged to carefully review the requirements attached to each vacancy before applying.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their applications directly through the official United Nations Careers Portal at careers.un.org.
Applicants are advised to:
Create or update their UN Careers profile.
Upload all required documents.
Review job-specific requirements carefully.
Submit applications before the stated deadlines.
Important Warning From the Nigerian Mission
The Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the United Nations strongly emphasized that the United Nations does not charge any fee at any stage of recruitment.
This includes:
Registration fees
Application fees
Interview fees
Processing fees
Training fees
Applicants have been advised to ignore and report any individual, agent, or organization requesting payment in exchange for employment opportunities.
The Mission also clarified that it has no authority to influence, facilitate, or fast-track recruitment decisions, as all hiring processes are conducted independently by the United Nations.
Application Deadlines Approaching
Several positions will close in June 2026, while others remain open until July 2026. Interested Nigerians are therefore encouraged to apply as early as possible to avoid missing the application deadlines.
The latest recruitment exercise offers a significant opportunity for qualified Nigerian professionals seeking international careers within the United Nations system and its affiliated agencies.
Apply Here: UN Careers Portal