Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located within the Political Affairs Division in the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) in Kinshasa. Kinshasa is classified as a "C" hardship duty station and a family duty station.
Reporting to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG), the Director of Political Affairs is responsible for the provision of general direction and coordination of the Mission's activities related to political outreach, analysis and reporting.
Responsibilities Within delegated authority from the SRSG, the Director, Political Affairs will be responsible for the following duties: Strategic vision, political analysis and advice • Develop the overall political strategic vision and policies in coordination with the Mission's senior leadership, including in support of the ongoing political and peace processes and reconciliation and stabilization efforts.
Advocate and represent the Mission's views authoritatively and ensure that support to these processes proceed in a coordinated and integrated manner.
• Ensure that the SRSG and the Mission’s senior leadership are updated in a timely manner on key political developments impacting the mandate implementation of the Mission, and provide options and recommendations for addressing these as needed including through the development of possible strategies, policies and other measures to address issues of concern and to advance mandated objectives.
• Ensure that political information and analysis is routinely available to, provided to and integrated into the work of all Mission divisions, sections and offices, and support the implementation of the Mission’s mandated tasks on the basis of a coherent and effective political strategy.
• Guide the Mission's strategic engagement with the national government, bilateral partners and civil society actors relevant to political affairs matters by liaising and forging effective professional relationships with government officials, political actors, leaders of civil society, and serving as an interlocutor for the international community, including regional and sub-regional actors and organizations, UN Member States, the diplomatic community and the wider UN system.
• Under the authority of the SRSG, and in close coordination with the senior mission leadership, lead the Mission's political affairs efforts towards future reconciliation and transition planning and capacity building of national authorities.
Reporting and Information Management • Review inputs and reports of the Political Affairs Division to ensure synergy and complementarity in the implementation of the Mission's mandate while ensuring regular, timely and high-quality reporting to the Mission leadership and management on developments and issues pertaining to the mandate and its effective implementation.
• Manage the preparation of summary and analytical reports, including situation reports, briefing notes, notes to file and code cables, and prepare talking points, briefing materials and other documents as requested by the senior mission leadership and relevant offices.
• Lead the preparation and review of the reports of the Secretary-General to the Security Council and make inputs into reports to the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budget Questions (ACABQ), the General Assembly and other reports to statutory bodies as needed. • Oversee the preparation of contextual information materials, such as background notes and political profiles and other request from Mission leadership.
• Establish and ensure an effective system of information management designed to guarantee accessibility and utility of information. Planning, Coordination and Facilitation • Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with the authorities, political and community leaders, civil society actors, the UN family and other national and international partners on coordination and policy matters.
• Consult and cooperate with partners to develop strategies and plans of action to address political challenges, in pursuit of mandated objectives. • Monitor, evaluate and report on implementation. Management • Formulate and manage the implementation of the programme of work of the Political Affairs Division in coordination with managers in the division, determining priorities and activities that are in accordance with the mandate.
• Manage related administrative tasks, including preparation of budgets, assignment and monitoring of performance parameters and critical indicators, reporting on budget, preparation of inputs for the results-based budgeting process (RBB). • Supervise, mentor, and evaluate staff; participate in the selection of new staff. • Provide strategic guidance to managers in the Political Affairs Division and participate in their evaluation.
Results expected: Effectively provide authoritative advice on complex, unprecedented or sensitive issues related to the provision of advice, mediation and negotiation support for community and national reconciliation activities. Provide briefings on issues related to the political affairs environment and developments. Support national reconciliation by preparing the ground for higher level mediation exercise. Develop cooperative and supportive working relationships with counterparts. Advocate for good practices.
Effectively support the SRSG and senior leadership in the implementation of the Mission’s mandated tasks and advise senior management on matters of relevance to the work of the Mission.
Competencies Professionalism: Demonstrated in-depth understanding of peacekeeping operations; Substantial and diverse experience in all facets of the job; strong analytical and evaluative skills combined with good judgment; in-depth understanding of and an ability to evaluate international political situations; excellent drafting and presentation skills; shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations; takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow. Empowers others to translate vision into results.
Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives. Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support. Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions. Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo. Shows the courage to take unpopular stands.
Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing. Judgement/decision making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly. Gathers relevant information before making a decision. Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them.
Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization. Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information. Checks assumptions against facts. Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision. Makes tough decisions when necessary. Education Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in Political Science, International Relations, Social Science, Law or a related field.
A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Job - Specific Qualification Not available. Work Experience At least fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in political affairs, diplomacy, conflict resolution, or related field is required. At least five (5) years of management experience is required.
Extensive experience in political outreach, analysis, reporting and negotiation in an international setting is required. Experience managing a large multi-functional team or office in a United Nations common system field operation (inclusive of peacekeeping, political missions and UN agencies, funds and programmes) or a comparable international organization in a conflict or post-conflict setting is required.
Extensive experience working in the Great Lakes Region and proven knowledge of conflict-related issues in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is desirable. Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and French are required.
The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details). .headtable { font-family: arial, sans-serif; border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border: 1px solid gray; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; } .headTitle { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; /*color: rgb(65, 98, 145);*/ color:black; } .headtable tr td, .headtable tr th { text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding: 6px; } .headtable th{ background-color: #F4F4F4; color: #002d62; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding: 12px; border-right: 1px solid #ccc; } .headtable td { text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; background-color: white; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; border-right: 1px solid #ccc; } .headtable th:last-child, .headtable td:last-child { border-right: none; } .headtable tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; } .rounded-table-wrapper { border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccc; overflow: hidden; } Required Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking English UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III French UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply.
Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation. Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement."
Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.
Please note that pursuant to the Staff selection system policy (ST/AI/2025/2): (1) Applicants for positions in the Field Service category cannot be of the nationality of the country where the position is located, and (2) Applicants for positions in the Professional and higher categories in a mission, field operation, or resident coordinator’s office cannot be of the nationality of the country where the position is located.
For currently serving staff of a United Nations Common System organization, only the UN-recognized nationality will be considered for the purposes of these restrictions. United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts.
The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions.
The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.
By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c).
Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions.
Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines.
Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
All external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2 (a) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment without limitation and all external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2. (c) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment limited to the entity are subject to an initial probationary period of one year under a fixed-term appointment. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located within the Political Affairs Division in the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) in Kinshasa. Kinshasa is classified as a "C" hardship duty station and a family duty station. Reporting to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG), the Director of Political Affairs is responsible for the provision of general direction and coordination of the Mission's activities related to political outreach, analysis and reporting. Responsibilities Within delegated authority from the SRSG, the Director, Political Affairs will be responsible for the following duties: Strategic vision, political analysis and advice • Develop the overall political strategic vision and policies in coordination with the Mission's senior leadership, including in support of the ongoing political and peace processes and reconciliation and stabilization efforts. Advocate and represent the Mission's views authoritatively and ensure that support to these processes proceed in a coordinated and integrated manner. • Ensure that the SRSG and the Mission’s senior leadership are updated in a timely manner on key political developments impacting the mandate implementation of the Mission, and provide options and recommendations for addressing these as needed including through the development of possible strategies, policies and other measures to address issues of concern and to advance mandated objectives. • Ensure that political information and analysis is routinely available to, provided to and integrated into the work of all Mission divisions, sections and offices, and support the implementation of the Mission’s mandated tasks on the basis of a coherent and effective political strategy. • Guide the Mission's strategic engagement with the national government, bilateral partners and civil society actors relevant to political affairs matters by liaising and forging effective professional relationships with government officials, political actors, leaders of civil society, and serving as an interlocutor for the international community, including regional and sub-regional actors and organizations, UN Member States, the diplomatic community and the wider UN system. • Under the authority of the SRSG, and in close coordination with the senior mission leadership, lead the Mission's political affairs efforts towards future reconciliation and transition planning and capacity building of national authorities. Reporting and Information Management • Review inputs and reports of the Political Affairs Division to ensure synergy and complementarity in the implementation of the Mission's mandate while ensuring regular, timely and high-quality reporting to the Mission leadership and management on developments and issues pertaining to the mandate and its effective implementation. • Manage the preparation of summary and analytical reports, including situation reports, briefing notes, notes to file and code cables, and prepare talking points, briefing materials and other documents as requested by the senior mission leadership and relevant offices. • Lead the preparation and review of the reports of the Secretary-General to the Security Council and make inputs into reports to the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budget Questions (ACABQ), the General Assembly and other reports to statutory bodies as needed. • Oversee the preparation of contextual information materials, such as background notes and political profiles and other request from Mission leadership. • Establish and ensure an effective system of information management designed to guarantee accessibility and utility of information. Planning, Coordination and Facilitation • Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with the authorities, political and community leaders, civil society actors, the UN family and other national and international partners on coordination and policy matters. • Consult and cooperate with partners to develop strategies and plans of action to address political challenges, in pursuit of mandated objectives. • Monitor, evaluate and report on implementation. Management • Formulate and manage the implementation of the programme of work of the Political Affairs Division in coordination with managers in the division, determining priorities and activities that are in accordance with the mandate. • Manage related administrative tasks, including preparation of budgets, assignment and monitoring of performance parameters and critical indicators, reporting on budget, preparation of inputs for the results-based budgeting process (RBB). • Supervise, mentor, and evaluate staff; participate in the selection of new staff. • Provide strategic guidance to managers in the Political Affairs Division and participate in their evaluation. Results expected: Effectively provide authoritative advice on complex, unprecedented or sensitive issues related to the provision of advice, mediation and negotiation support for community and national reconciliation activities. Provide briefings on issues related to the political affairs environment and developments. Support national reconciliation by preparing the ground for higher level mediation exercise. Develop cooperative and supportive working relationships with counterparts. Advocate for good practices. Effectively support the SRSG and senior leadership in the implementation of the Mission’s mandated tasks and advise senior management on matters of relevance to the work of the Mission. Competencies Professionalism: Demonstrated in-depth understanding of peacekeeping operations; Substantial and diverse experience in all facets of the job; strong analytical and evaluative skills combined with good judgment; in-depth understanding of and an ability to evaluate international political situations; excellent drafting and presentation skills; shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations; takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow. Empowers others to translate vision into results. Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives. Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support. Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions. Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo. Shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing. Judgement/decision making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly. Gathers relevant information before making a decision. Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them. Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization. Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information. Checks assumptions against facts. Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision. Makes tough decisions when necessary. Education Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in Political Science, International Relations, Social Science, Law or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Job - Specific Qualification Not available. Work Experience At least fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in political affairs, diplomacy, conflict resolution, or related field is required. At least five (5) years of management experience is required. Extensive experience in political outreach, analysis, reporting and negotiation in an international setting is required. Experience managing a large multi-functional team or office in a United Nations common system field operation (inclusive of peacekeeping, political missions and UN agencies, funds and programmes) or a comparable international organization in a conflict or post-conflict setting is required. Extensive experience working in the Great Lakes Region and proven knowledge of conflict-related issues in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is desirable. Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and French are required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details). .headtable { font-family: arial, sans-serif; border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border: 1px solid gray; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; } .headTitle { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; /*color: rgb(65, 98, 145);*/ color:black; } .headtable tr td, .headtable tr th { text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding: 6px; } .headtable th{ background-color: #F4F4F4; color: #002d62; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding: 12px; border-right: 1px solid #ccc; } .headtable td { text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; background-color: white; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; border-right: 1px solid #ccc; } .headtable th:last-child, .headtable td:last-child { border-right: none; } .headtable tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; } .rounded-table-wrapper { border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccc; overflow: hidden; } Required Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking English UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III French UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. Special Notice The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation. Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service. Please note that pursuant to the Staff selection system policy (ST/AI/2025/2): (1) Applicants for positions in the Field Service category cannot be of the nationality of the country where the position is located, and (2) Applicants for positions in the Professional and higher categories in a mission, field operation, or resident coordinator’s office cannot be of the nationality of the country where the position is located. For currently serving staff of a United Nations Common System organization, only the UN-recognized nationality will be considered for the purposes of these restrictions. United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. All external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2 (a) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment without limitation and all external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2. (c) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment limited to the entity are subject to an initial probationary period of one year under a fixed-term appointment. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date. No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.