The Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the United Nations in New York has announced several job openings for qualified Nigerian nationals. These positions are accessible through the official UN Careers portal, and applications must be submitted directly without intermediaries or fees.
How to Apply for UN Careers Portal
Applicants must apply directly via the UN Careers portal by searching for the Job Opening (JO) number listed below. All applications must be submitted before the stated deadlines. Late submissions will not be considered. Recruitment is managed solely by the respective UN hiring departments.
Current Vacancies – June and July 2026
- JO 278413 – P- Supply Officer (TJO), OHCHR, Geneva – Deadline: June 15, 2026
- JO 278519 – P- Social Affairs Officer, ECLAC, Santiago – Deadline: June 15, 2026
- JO 278603 – P-5 Field Security Coordination Officer, DSS, Geneva – Deadline: June 18, 2026
- JO 278925 – P- Human Resources Officer, DMSPC/OHR, Bonn – Deadline: June 18, 2026
- JO 278933 – P- Information Systems Officer, UNCTAD, Spain – Deadline: June 14, 2026
- JO 274324 – P-4 Coordinator, EANET, UNEP, Bangkok – Deadline: July 2, 2026
- JO 277250 – P- Human Resources Officer, DMSPC/OHR, Bonn – Deadline: June 22, 2026
- JO 277287 – P-4 Human Resources Officer, DMSPC/OHR, Bonn – Deadline: June 22, 2026
- JO 278109 – P- Security Coordination Officer, IIIM Syria, Geneva – Deadline: June 22, 2026
- JO 278136 – P-4 Programme Officer, ESCAP, Bangkok – Deadline: July 3, 2026
- JO 278363 – P-4 Architect (Fixed-Term Limited), UNOG, Geneva – Deadline: June 26, 2026
- JO 278490 – P- Investigator (TJO), OIOS, New York – Deadline: June 26, 2026
- JO 278889 – P- Human Rights Officer, OHCHR, Addis Ababa – Deadline: June 22, 2026
- JO 278542 – P-5 Chief of Section, Information Telecommunications, UNON, Nairobi – Deadline: July 22, 2026
- JO 278551 – P-5 Senior Legal Officer (TJO), IIIM Syria, Geneva – Deadline: June 16, 2026
- JO 278752 – P- Coordinator, Remuneration Governance and Integration, UPU/PTC, Bern – Deadline: June 22, 2026
- JO 278490 – P- Registrar, UNRWA, Amman – Deadline: June 22, 2026
TJO = Temporary Job Opening
Important Notice to Applicants
The Mission has issued a strong caution: "The United Nations does NOT charge any fee or demand any payment at any stage of the recruitment and application process." Applications must be submitted directly via the UN Careers portal. The Mission cannot influence or expedite recruitment decisions. Any suspicious solicitation should be reported to permnya@nigeriaunmission.org.
Nigeria’s Commitment to UN Service
The Mission encourages all eligible Nigerian nationals to apply through legitimate channels. Serving the United Nations is described as a "distinguished calling," and Nigeria is committed to supporting increased participation of its citizens in the international civil service.
