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NO-C grade at United Nations common system

Experienced national professional

NO-C is a nationally recruited professional grade; some organisations publish the equivalent numeric label NO-3.

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Career stageMid-level
Active jobs28

Grade overview

What is NO-C?

Grade familyNational Professional Officer
CategoryNational Professional Officer
Typical experienceUsually comparable to P-3
Career stageMid-level

Typical scope

Professional work requiring local knowledge and, normally, nationality of the duty-station country.

Experience figures are practical benchmarks, not universal eligibility rules. The vacancy notice always controls, and G, NO and some Field Service roles are locally or nationally recruited.

Current opportunities

Latest NO-C jobs

Active vacancies indexed with this exact grade inside the UN grades system.

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Education Specialist

UNICEFChisinau, Moldova
Professional (NO-3 / NO-C)5 days left2 days ago
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People & Culture Officer/Specialist — Stretch Assignment

UNICEFNouakchott, Mauritania
Professional (NO-B / P-2 / NO-C / P-3)5 days left2 days ago
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Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist

UNICEFAddis Ababa, Ethiopia
Professional (NO-3)8 days left2 days ago
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Partnerships Specialist, NO-3, Fixed Term Position, #00118353, Antananarivo, Madagascar (Open for the nationals of Madagascar only)

UNICEFAntananarivo, Madagascar
Professional (NO-3)13 days left2 days ago
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Health Specialist

UNICEFMogadishu, Somalia
Professional (NO-3)12 days left2 days ago
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Consultant international pour la conduite de l’enquête sur la disponibilité des produits et des services SR au Niger

UNFPANiger
Professional (NO-C) · CON2 days left5 days ago

Hiring locations

NO-C jobs by country

Questions answered

What does NO-C mean at United Nations common system?

NO-C is a nationally recruited professional grade; some organisations publish the equivalent numeric label NO-3.

How much experience is normally needed for NO-C?

Usually comparable to P-3. This is an orientation benchmark; the official vacancy's stated requirements control.

Is NO-C a staff grade?

It is part of the staff-grade structure described on this page, subject to the appointment type in the vacancy.