DGC Jobs 2026
United Nations Department of Global Communications
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About DGC
The United Nations Department of Global Communications (DGC) is the public voice of the United Nations. It provides trusted multilingual information about the Organization’s work through news, digital media, campaigns, outreach, partnerships and its worldwide network of United Nations Information Centres. DGC works with media, civil society, educational institutions, the private sector and Member States to build understanding and support for UN priorities, while helping audiences engage with global issues and counter information manipulation.
- Established
- 1946
- Global Presence
- 60 countries
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Working with DGC
Working with DGC means turning UN mandates and global issues into accessible communication. Teams report news, run multilingual digital platforms, develop campaigns, work with media, engage partners and support United Nations Information Centres. Roles include public information, journalism, social media, video, photography, web and data-informed communications, plus programme and administrative work. DGC vacancies are UN Secretariat posts on UN Careers and Inspira; applications need evidence in the medium, language and audience specified.
Why Work at DGC?
Make Multilateralism Understandable
Translate complex global issues into trusted information people can use.
Reach Audiences Across Languages And Platforms
Create news, campaigns and digital content for diverse global communities.
Strengthen Information Integrity
Help audiences navigate misinformation with accurate, impartial UN communication.
How to Apply for DGC Jobs
Once you find a suitable DGC vacancy on IGO Jobs or the DGC careers page, submit your application through DGC's official recruitment portal. Below is a guide on how to apply.
Official DGC application route ↗1Search UN Careers under the Department of Global Communications
Use the United Nations Careers Portal and filter by **Department/Office: Department of Global Communications**. Search further by job family, level and duty station. DGC listings can be Public Information Officer posts, multimedia or digital roles, positions in United Nations Information Centres, country-based contracts or internships. Open the full description before deciding whether to apply.
2Identify the communication product, audience and context
Read the organizational setting and responsibilities closely. A role can sit in the News and Media Division, support a multilingual project, work from an information centre or develop country-level communication. Note the stated language requirements, medium, target audience and work arrangement. Your application should show that you can deliver the particular communication product required, not merely that you are interested in communications.
3Create or update your Inspira profile
Select **Apply** in the official listing to access Inspira. Create an account if necessary and complete the **My Profile** fields. Keep your education, employment history, language skills and contact information accurate. The profile may be reused for future UN Secretariat roles, but each DGC application must be revised to reflect the specific vacancy and communication context.
4Write evidence-led responses for the advertised medium
Complete the online application with achievements that demonstrate relevant reporting, editing, campaign, social-media, audiovisual, web or stakeholder-engagement work. Explain the audience, objective, evidence of reach or impact, and your individual contribution. Do not rely on a generic portfolio statement: a CV, website or work samples do not replace the online application unless the notice requests them.
5Submit before the official deadline
Review all information and answers before submitting. A submitted Inspira application cannot be changed for that job opening. Save the confirmation and monitor the primary email linked to your account. Keep your examples accurate and attributable, especially where they concern public information, editorial work or communications produced for another organization.
6Prepare for a communications-specific assessment
Candidates whose qualifications fit may be invited to a written test, editing or content exercise, recorded video interview, work sample, assessment-centre exercise or panel interview. The method depends on the post. Prepare examples that show factual accuracy, concise writing, audience awareness, sound judgement, collaboration and the ability to communicate sensitive issues responsibly.
Recruitment safety: No. The UN does not charge fees for applications, interviews, processing, training or recruitment, and does not ask candidates for bank-account information. Verify the listing is on UN Careers and names Department of Global Communications as the Department/Office. Treat payment requests and unofficial offers as fraudulent.
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Active jobs
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6 days
Most active month
August
Least active month
August
Most active duty station
New York
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Frequently asked questions about DGC careers
Where do I apply for DGC jobs?+
DGC vacancies are published on UN Careers. Search Department/Office: Department of Global Communications, then filter by job family, level and duty station. The listing identifies the division, information centre or country context, and its Apply button takes you to Inspira. Do not apply through a DGC social-media account or contact address.
What types of jobs does DGC recruit for?+
DGC recruits public information officers, journalists, editors, digital and social-media specialists, multimedia producers, campaign and outreach staff, information-centre personnel, interns and administrators. Some roles are country contracts. Each notice specifies media, audience, language, technical skills and employment category.
Where does DGC operate?+
DGC has global operations and offices in 60 countries, and communicates in more than 80 languages. Its worldwide network includes United Nations Information Centres and services that adapt UN information for local audiences. The relevant duty station, country context, language needs and work arrangement are specified in each UN Careers listing.
Do I need an Inspira profile for a DGC vacancy?+
Yes. DGC Secretariat vacancies use the United Nations online recruitment system, Inspira. Select Apply from the official UN Careers notice, create or update My Profile, then complete the application’s education, employment, skills, achievements, competencies and motivation fields. A CV or portfolio does not replace the application unless requested.
What happens after I submit a DGC application?+
Applicants who meet a DGC vacancy’s requirements may be invited to a written test, editing or content exercise, recorded video interview, work sample, assessment-centre exercise or panel interview. The selection method depends on the role. Prepare examples that demonstrate factual accuracy, audience awareness, sound judgement and collaboration.
Does DGC charge an application fee?+
No. The UN does not charge fees for applications, interviews, processing, training or recruitment, and does not ask candidates for bank-account information. Verify the listing is on UN Careers and names Department of Global Communications as the Department/Office. Treat payment requests and unofficial offers as fraudulent.