Is there an age limit?

27 to 80 for international specialists; 18 to 80 for national specialists.

What qualifications and experience do I need?

Relevant qualification for the assignment profile, plus at least three years of relevant professional experience.

A three to twelve month assignment paid as a living allowance, not a salary.

It runs continuously — Open continuously.

The UNV Unified Volunteering Platform. Applications are never made through UNjobnet.

Run by United Nations Volunteers

The most age-inclusive route in the system, and almost nobody knows it: international specialist assignments are open from 27 to 80 years of age.

Between rounds

Open continuously.

As published by the sponsor. Fields the sponsor does not state are omitted rather than guessed.

Age: 27 to 80 for international specialists; 18 to 80 for national specialists
Education: Relevant qualification for the assignment profile
Experience: At least three years of relevant professional experience
Who may apply: Open to all nationalities
Enters at: A three to twelve month assignment paid as a living allowance, not a salary
Apply through: The UNV Unified Volunteering Platform

One email when the next round opens. Nothing else, and it can be stopped any time.

Answered from the sponsor's own published terms. A question we cannot answer from them is left out.

Is there an age limit?: 27 to 80 for international specialists; 18 to 80 for national specialists.
What qualifications and experience do I need?: Relevant qualification for the assignment profile, plus at least three years of relevant professional experience.
Who is eligible to apply?: Open to all nationalities.
What would I join as?: A three to twelve month assignment paid as a living allowance, not a salary.
How often does this programme run?: It runs continuously — Open continuously.
Where do I apply?: The UNV Unified Volunteering Platform. Applications are never made through UNjobnet.

UNV’s official page Checked 26 Aug 2026

Terms change between rounds — confirm there before applying.