ICSC Jobs 2026
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Chief, Human Resources Policies Division
Chief, Salaries and Allowances Division
Chief of Service, Human Resources Management
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About ICSC
The International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) is an independent expert body established by the UN General Assembly to regulate and coordinate conditions of service across the UN common system. It determines methodologies and some entitlements—including post adjustment, hardship and daily subsistence allowance—and makes recommendations on salary scales, benefits and HR policy. Its work supports consistency, fairness and mobility across 28 organizations.
- Established
- 1974
- Global Workforce
- 40+
- Annual Budget
- —
- Global Presence
- 28 UN common-system organizations worldwide
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Working with ICSC
Working at ICSC means shaping the rules and evidence that underpin employment across the UN common system. Its compact New York secretariat conducts salary, cost-of-living and labour-market studies; develops HR policy proposals; and supports Commission decisions and General Assembly recommendations. Roles suit people who can turn complex comparative data, legal frameworks and stakeholder input into impartial, practical advice with system-wide consequences.
Why Work at ICSC?
Influence fair UN employment conditions
Help build consistent compensation and people policies across the UN common system.
Turn global data into policy
Use cost-of-living and labour-market evidence to inform consequential system-wide decisions.
Work across the UN system
Collaborate with organizations worldwide on compensation, classification, mobility and human-resources policy.
How to Apply for ICSC Jobs
Once you find a suitable ICSC vacancy on IGO Jobs or the ICSC careers page, submit your application through ICSC's official recruitment portal. Below is a guide on how to apply.
Official ICSC application route ↗1Find a live vacancy on the official ICSC website
Check the ICSC homepage for its current vacancy announcements and open the full official notice. ICSC’s secretariat recruitment is distinct from simply browsing opportunities across the wider UN common system. Confirm the job title, vacancy number, location, appointment period, required qualifications, languages and deadline before preparing an application.
2Read the ICSC-specific submission instructions closely
Follow the application method stated in the individual ICSC announcement. The current ICSC vacancy directs all applicants to cite the vacancy number, use either the UN Personal History Form P.11 or a UN Personal History Profile (PHP), attach a cover letter and submit the materials to the dedicated email address specified in the notice.
3Complete the P.11 or Personal History Profile accurately
Use the P.11 or PHP to provide complete, accurate information on education, work history, language proficiency and qualifications. ICSC evaluates applicants against the advertised criteria, so connect your experience directly to the technical subject—such as compensation, labour-market analysis, HR policy or data—and the required level of responsibility.
4Tailor the cover letter and quote the vacancy number
Write a concise cover letter explaining your fit for the specific ICSC role, then quote the exact vacancy number in the application as instructed. Do not send a generic CV alone. The current announcement requires the history form or PHP and cover letter together, so check that all requested items are attached before sending.
5Submit using the address and deadline in that vacancy
Send the completed application only through the route named in the official ICSC notice and before its deadline. Retain a copy of the sent email, the attachments and the vacancy announcement. Requirements can change by post, so do not reuse an old email address, form version or deadline without checking the live notice.
6Prepare for ICSC assessment and verification stages
The current ICSC vacancy says qualified candidates may complete an assessment exercise followed by a competency-based interview. Candidates under serious consideration are subject to reference checks. Prepare examples that demonstrate analytical judgement, integrity, communication and the ability to work with sensitive, system-wide policy questions.
Recruitment safety: No. The current ICSC vacancy announcement states that the United Nations does not charge at any stage of recruitment, including application, interview, processing or training, and does not ask for bank-account information. ICSC also warns that messages from the domain icscun.org are fraudulent; verify vacancies on its official site.
ICSC Market Insights
Current vacancy activity and the career areas represented across active ICSC listings.
Active jobs
3
Added this month
3
+3 vs last monthTypical posting age
7 days
Most active month
August
Least active month
August
Most active duty station
New York
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Frequently asked questions about ICSC careers
Where do I apply for ICSC jobs?+
Apply only through a live vacancy announced on the Commission’s official website. The current ICSC notice directs candidates to cite the vacancy number, complete either the UN Personal History Form P.11 or a UN Personal History Profile, add a cover letter and send the materials to the email address named in that notice before its deadline.
What documents does an ICSC application require?+
ICSC vacancies may request either the UN Personal History Form P.11 or a UN Personal History Profile (PHP), plus a cover letter and the vacancy number. Follow the individual announcement: the current notice supplies a dedicated application email and requires complete, accurate information that supports its stated criteria.
What kinds of roles does ICSC offer?+
ICSC’s compact secretariat has three divisions: Cost-of-Living; Salaries and Allowances; and Human Resources Policies. Published opportunities can involve compensation, labour-market surveys, HR policy, data analysis or administrative support. The vacancy announcement sets the grade, contract and technical requirements.
What happens after I submit an ICSC application?+
For the current ICSC recruitment process, qualified candidates may complete an assessment exercise followed by a competency-based interview. The vacancy announcement says applications are evaluated against its criteria and that candidates under serious consideration undergo reference checks. The sequence depends on the particular ICSC post.
Are ICSC jobs remote or based in New York?+
ICSC’s current Chief, Salaries and Allowances Division opening is based in New York. Because ICSC is a compact secretariat rather than a field-delivery agency, applicants should not assume remote work or worldwide duty stations. Check the location, appointment duration and mobility wording in the individual announcement before applying.
Does ICSC charge an application fee?+
No. The current ICSC vacancy announcement states that the United Nations does not charge at any stage of recruitment, including application, interview, processing or training, and does not ask for bank-account information. ICSC also warns that messages from the domain icscun.org are fraudulent; verify vacancies on its official site.