UN Grade System

International organizations such as the UN, EU, World Bank, and others offer a wide range of job opportunities, each assigned a specific category (grade). These categories help candidates understand the requirements and conditions of a position, including qualification level, required experience, and education.

How Are Job Categories Assigned?

Job categories in international organizations depend on several factors:
✅ Work experience
✅ Education level
✅ Academic degrees
✅ Applicant’s citizenship

Understanding job categories simplifies the job search process, as the short designation includes key criteria that match your skills and qualifications.

Job Category Designations

Each job classification consists of letters and numbers, where:

🔹 Letters indicate the job level:

• Service & Support (Support staff)
• Junior (Entry-level specialist)
• Middle (Mid-level specialist)
• Senior (Senior specialist)
• Senior Executive (High-level executive)

🔹 Numbers represent required work experience:

• P1, P2 – Up to 3 years of experience (Entry-level)
• P3 – 5–7 years of experience
• P4 – 7–10 years of experience
• P5 – 10–15 years of experience
• D1, D2 – 15+ years (Director-level positions)
• ASG, USG, DSG – 20+ years (Executive leadership)

Types of Job Positions in International Organizations

📍 For nationals of the host country

• These roles include support staff (secretaries, couriers, office managers) and have designations such as GS (UN) or GA–GD (World Bank).
• Suitable for entry-level candidates looking to gain experience in an international organization.

📍 For citizens of member states

• Example: EU positions are only available to citizens of EU member states.

📍 International job opportunities

• Positions at P and D levels (UN) or GJ level (World Bank) are open to qualified professionals worldwide.