UN Rosters Explained: What They Mean for Your International Career

A UN roster can bring you closer to your next international career opportunity—but it is not a job offer.

Across the UN system, organisations use rosters, talent pools, and talent pipelines to build access to qualified professionals before a vacancy needs to be filled. For professionals working in international development, humanitarian action, peace and security or global policy, understanding these systems can help you build a more strategic career.