Work with Us
The Quaker United Nations Office offers a range of opportunities to play a direct part in our work supporting peace and justice worldwide. These include full- and part-time employment opportunities, including our annual Programme Assistant roles in New York and Geneva, as well as educational opportunities for young people such as Geneva’s QUNO Summer School. We also welcome your support through donations that play a pivotal role in ensuring that 75 years of peace advocacy can continue.
Careers
Working with the Quaker United Nations Office presents opportunities to connect with other passionate individuals working to address global issues in service of peace. The QUNO Programme Assistant position is of particular note as it offers a unique experience for emerging professionals with interest in global politics who wish to make a principled impact.
Our roles are offered with generous benefits packages and competitive salaries. Check back frequently for the latest opportunities.
There are no open positions for employment at QUNO at this time. Please check this page regularly for updates.
Programme Assistants
QUNO usually offers between three and five Programme Assistant (PA) positions each year across the two offices. These are entry-level positions for recent graduates who are interested in international affairs and the United Nations (UN), and who have a commitment to Quaker principles of peace, non-violence and equality.
QUNO New York Programme Assistant applications for 1 September 2025 – 31 August 2026 are now open. The closing date for applications is 10 February 2025. Full details and application process here.
Learn with Us
In addition to our programme work, the Quaker United Nations Office is committed to fostering the next generation of changemakers through paid training positions in both offices (Programme Assistants) and a Summer School in Geneva. Find out more on our Learn with Us page.
