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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.


Candidacy for the post of UN Tourism Secretary-General 2026-2029

(Vacancy reference number:  UNWTO/HHRR/VAC/17/OFSG/2024)

Deadline of applications: 31 January 2025 at 00:00 hours, Madrid local time

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Employment Conditions at UN Tourism

We endeavor to achieve personal and professional growth for our personnel.

Remuneration

Remuneration: we offer an attractive and competitive remuneration package.

Flexible working arrangements

Flexible working arrangements: we offer flexible working arrangements to facilitate work-life balance for personnel through an organization-wide policy, which includes flexible working schedules, as well as telecommuting within and outside the duty station for specific periods, fostering the health and well-being of our personnel and resulting in higher productivity.

Onboarding

Onboarding: we facilitate your arrival at UN Tourism by offering 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 assist them to settle down quickly in the new work environment.

Global health care

Global health care: we offer a comprehensive medical insurance coverage, covering medical and dental expenditures globally for our staff members and service contract holders.

Holidays

Holidays: we offer up to 30 days of annual leave per year, giving our personnel the work-life balance that is needed to recharge.

Pension

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

Tax-free salaries in Spain: salaries of staff members are normally exempt from national income taxes in Spain.


Basic Facts


Living in Madrid

Skyline Madrid

UN Tourism is headquarted in one of the major tourism hubs in the world – Madrid, Spain. It is a forward-looking, modern city that embraces innovation and diversity. Moving to a new city, even to a new country, for a new job is exciting but it can also be challenging. As an international organization, UN Tourism is committed to looking after the needs of its personnel, not only in the workplace but also for assisting in the transfer to Madrid. To facilitate their relocation, new personnel will have access to a practical guide which includes basic information about Spain, accommodation, health care, public transportation, social activities, etc.


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 opportunities, will not be taken into consideration.

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  
IT Operations Specialist (Financial System Maintenance Support) II/5B

Service contract

Information and Communication Technologies Madrid, Spain 19 DECEMBER 2024 APPLY
(Re-advertisement)      Senior Administrative Services Specialist  III/5A Service contract Regional Office for the Middle East Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 02 DECEMBER 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

 


Internship opportunities

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 received a 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 an 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 programme of the Organization. As a general rule, roster internship applications are retained by UN Tourism for a maximum period of one year from 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 opportunities, 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

Officials on Loan

UN Tourism Member States may send tourism experts and officials through the capacity-building option of the Organization, on a non-reimbursable loan basis, to participate in the activities of the Organization for a set period of time. This arrangement is formally being done through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). 


Junior Professional Officer (JPO) programme at UN Tourism

The UN Tourism JPO Programme is a donor-funded programme that provides young professionals the opportunity to gain professional experience at UN Tourism. The UN Tourism JPO Programme is administered under an agreement established with UNDP in 2016.

Interested candidates should contact the relevant donors in their respective countries directly. More information about the UN Tourism JPO programme can be found on the official website.


Competencies, values, diversity and inclusion

To find various solutions to tourism issues, we need to ensure diversity and geographical balance so that the best solutions are put forward.

Our core competencies

Commitment to UN Tourism

Commitment to UN Tourism

Communication

Communication

Teamwork

Teamwork

Creativity

Creativity

Accountability

Accountability

Technological Awareness

Technological Awareness

Client-Orientedness

Client-Orientedness

Planning and Organizing

Planning and Organizing

Our core values

Promote Tourism

Promote Tourism for the Benefit of People and the Planet

Integrity

Integrity

Respect for Diversity

Respect for Diversity

Professionalism

Professionalism

Gender parity

UN Tourism is committed to gender equality and inclusion. Our aim is to create and foster a more diverse, inclusive and gender-balanced workplace.

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