UNOCT Jobs 2026
United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism
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About UNOCT
The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism was established by the General Assembly in 2017 to lead, coordinate and strengthen UN support for implementation of the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. It provides leadership on mandates entrusted to the Secretary-General, coordinates the UN counter-terrorism architecture, delivers capacity-building to Member States and advances visibility and resource mobilization. Its work is guided by the Strategy’s four pillars, including respect for human rights and the rule of law.
- Established
- 2017
- Global Workforce
- —
- Annual Budget
- USD 10.17m regular budget (2026 revised)
- Global Presence
- 46 Counter-Terrorism Compact entities + global Member State support
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Working with UNOCT
Working at UNOCT turns General Assembly mandates into support for Member States. Teams work in political affairs, programme management, policy, partnerships, finance, administration and cybersecurity. New York headquarters is complemented by officers embedded with strategic partners and regional programmes. Staff convene UN entities, manage capacity-building projects and develop guidance on terrorist travel, financing and misuse of new technologies, grounding work in international law, human rights and the four-pillar Global Strategy.
Why Work at UNOCT?
Coordinate a system-wide response
Connect UN entities and partners around balanced implementation of the Global Strategy.
Build practical Member State capacity
Turn multilateral commitments into projects, training, policy tools and operational support.
Protect rights within security work
Advance counter-terrorism action grounded in international law, human rights and rule of law.
How to Apply for UNOCT Jobs
Once you find a suitable UNOCT vacancy on IGO Jobs or the UN Careers Portal, submit your application through the official United Nations recruitment system. Below is a guide on how to apply.
Official UNOCT application route ↗1Search the official Department/Office field
Use UN Careers and search for **Office of Counter-Terrorism** in the Department/Office field. Open the full notice, because it confirms the actual UNOCT branch, job family, duty station, grade, contract type and deadline.
2Identify the specific UNOCT function
Read the organizational setting closely. A role may be in the UN Counter-Terrorism Centre, policy and knowledge management, the Counter-Terrorism Compact, special projects, cyber and new technologies, or another programme. Tailor your application to that named function, not merely to a general interest in counter-terrorism.
3Check the real duty station
UNOCT has headquarters roles in New York but also deploys officers with strategic partners and regional programmes. Recent official notices have included New York, Budapest and Baghdad duty stations. Confirm the notice’s location, travel requirements and reporting line before applying.
4Complete the formal Inspira application
Select **Apply Now** on UN Careers to enter Inspira. Create an account if needed and complete the online profile, experience history, education, languages and job-specific questions accurately. The online record is the formal application; do not send an unsolicited CV by email.
5Show evidence for the relevant mandate
Link achievements to the notice’s actual work: counter-terrorism policy, international cooperation, capacity-building, project management, human rights, rule of law, cyber issues, terrorist travel, strategic communications, knowledge management or partnerships. Give concrete examples of balanced judgement and multilateral collaboration.
6Submit early and prepare for assessment
Review mandatory fields before the deadline and retain the confirmation. UN Careers screens applications against the published criteria; shortlisted candidates may be invited to a written assessment, technical exercise, interview or another role-specific evaluation. Prepare examples against the stated technical and behavioural competencies.
Recruitment safety: No. The United Nations does not charge application, interview, testing, processing or training fees. Apply only through UN Careers and Inspira, and verify that the Department/Office says Office of Counter-Terrorism. Treat payment requests, bank-detail requests or instructions to apply outside official UN channels as fraudulent.
UNOCT Market Insights
Current vacancy activity and the career areas represented across active UNOCT listings.
Active jobs
3
Added this month
3
+3 vs last monthTypical posting age
9 days
Most active month
August
Least active month
August
Most active duty station
New York
Based on IGO Jobs internal index data. See methodology and sources.
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Frequently asked questions about UNOCT careers
Where do I apply for UNOCT jobs?+
Apply through UN Careers. Search Department/Office for Office of Counter-Terrorism, open the full job description and select Apply Now to enter Inspira. UNOCT has no separate applicant platform. The live notice is the authority on the branch, duty station, grade, deadline, eligibility and contract type.
What kinds of jobs does UNOCT offer?+
UNOCT recruits political affairs, programme management, policy, knowledge-management, partnerships, communications, finance, administrative and specialist personnel. Recent official notices include Political Affairs Officer, Associate Programme Management Officer, Senior Programme Management Officer and Cyber and New Technologies programme roles. The live announcement defines each job’s exact scope.
Where are UNOCT jobs based?+
UNOCT is headquartered in New York, but its structure also includes officers embedded with strategic partners and regional programmes. Recent UN Careers postings have been based in New York, Budapest and Baghdad. The Office supports Member States globally, but the individual notice—not the mandate’s global reach—determines the duty station.
What qualifications do UNOCT jobs require?+
Requirements depend on the role. UNOCT vacancies can seek experience in political affairs, counter-terrorism, capacity-building, programme management, international law, human rights, cybersecurity, partnerships, policy or knowledge management. Read the education, experience, language and competency criteria carefully, then give concrete evidence matching the named branch and function.
What happens after I submit an UNOCT application?+
UN Careers screens applications against the requirements in the published notice. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to a written assessment, technical exercise, competency-based interview or other role-specific evaluation. Keep your Inspira account and contact email current, and prepare examples that demonstrate sound judgement, collaboration and respect for UN values.
Does UNOCT charge an application fee?+
No. The United Nations does not charge application, interview, testing, processing or training fees. Apply only through UN Careers and Inspira, and verify that the Department/Office says Office of Counter-Terrorism. Treat payment requests, bank-detail requests or instructions to apply outside official UN channels as fraudulent.