Promoting ethical, sustainable, and widely accessible tourism is the mission of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), a specialized agency of the UN. It provides a variety of employment options that are filled through a rigorous, competitive selection process that takes into account, among other things, an applicant’s educational background, prior international experience, and language proficiency.
Employment Conditions at UN Tourism
Personal and Professional Development: UN Tourism is dedicated to supporting its employees’ personal and professional development by creating a setting that promotes lifelong learning and advancement.
Remuneration: UN Tourism offers a competitive benefits package to ensure that its employees are adequately compensated for their skills and knowledge.
Onboarding: To facilitate a smooth transition into the organization, UN Tourism provides valuable information on the conditions of service and your arrival at the UN Tourism Secretariat. Newly appointed members of personnel will undergo an induction training to help them quickly adapt to the new work environment.
UN Tourism offers helpful information on the terms of service and your arrival at the UN Tourism Secretariat to ensure a seamless transition into the organization. Induction training is a requirement for newly hired staff members in order to facilitate their speedy adjustment to their new work environment.
Staff workers and service contract holders receive comprehensive medical insurance coverage that covers medical and dental expenses worldwide.
Pension: Staff members of the Organization participate in the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund, while service contract holders are covered by specific provisions for their pension contributions.
Tax-free Salaries in Spain: Salaries of staff members are normally exempt from national income taxes in Spain, providing additional financial benefits.
Employment Opportunities
Interested applicants are requested to follow the specific instructions listed in each vacancy notice or call for expression of interest. UN Tourism only accepts applications received through its 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 short-listed candidates will be contacted and may be requested to take a competitive exam and/or competency-based interview as part of the final phase of the selection process.
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