UNICEF strongly encourages job seekers with relevant professional experience and qualifications to apply for inclusion in one or more of our Talent Groups, UNICEFs primary sourcing method.
A UNICEF Talent Group is a pool of potential employees defined by area, expertise and level of seniority, from which UNICEF offices worldwide can quickly select to fill a role through an expedited recruitment process when an employment need is identified.
To join a Talent Group, submit an application in response to UNICEF Generic Vacancy Announcements (GVAs) that are periodically advertised in the UNICEF online e-recruitment system among other vacancies. A candidate who meets the required GVA qualifications may be invited to participate in a detailed assessment of their skills and experience. The process includes competency-based interviews, technical tests, and may include other forms of written and verbal assessment, so as to ensure all candidates in a Talent Group are properly evaluated prior to recommendation for a specific vacancy.
Successful candidates will be notified and placed in a Talent Group for a three-year period. Applicants are welcome to apply to more than one Talent Group, and those who don’t meet the qualifications are invited to reapply.
UNICEF has found that recruiting from Talent Groups significantly reduces the time to fill vacancies, many of them urgent. Talent Group participants have an advantage of early consideration for a variety of posts, having undergone only one thorough application process.
Talent Groups represent a great opportunity for employment at UNICEF. Be sure to visit www.unicef.org/employ regularly to learn about upcoming GVAs.