P-1Staff grades

P-1 grade at United Nations common system

Entry professional

P-1 is the first internationally recruited Professional level in the UN common system.

Updated daily

Career stageEarly career
Active jobs6

Grade overview

What is P-1?

Grade familyProfessional
CategoryProfessional
Typical experienceUsually 0–2 years
Career stageEarly career

Typical scope

Structured analysis, research and programme support under close supervision.

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 P-1 jobs

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

See all 6 jobs →
UNODC logo

Assistant Programme Officer (Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice)

UNODCAbuja, Nigeria
Professional (P-1)4 days left4 days ago
IOM logo

Associate Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (P)

IOMHoniara, Solomon Islands
Professional (P-1)2 days left11 days ago
UNESCO logo

Associate Partnerships Officer (Due Diligence)

UNESCOParis, France
Professional (P-1 / P-2)17 days left13 days ago
WIPO logo

Assistant Client Advisor (three posts)

WIPOGeneva, Switzerland
Professional (P-1)1 day left29 days ago
OSCE logo

Assistant Project Officer

OSCEVienna, Austria
Professional (P-1)16 days left3 days ago
IUCN logo

Event Communications Coordinator – IUCN World Protected and Conserved Areas Congress 2027

IUCNSan José, Costa Rica
Professional (P1)Today17 days ago

Hiring locations

P-1 jobs by country

Questions answered

What does P-1 mean at United Nations common system?

P-1 is the first internationally recruited Professional level in the UN common system.

How much experience is normally needed for P-1?

Usually 0–2 years. This is an orientation benchmark; the official vacancy's stated requirements control.

Is P-1 a staff grade?

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