Employment Opportunities at World Tourism Organization (UNWTO),

Employment Opportunities at World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)

UNWTO is headquarted in one of the major tourism hubs in the world – Madrid, Spain. It is a forward-looking, modern city that embraces innovation and diversity. Moving to a new city, even to a new country, for a new job is exciting but it can also be challenging. As an international organization, UNWTO is committed to looking after the needs of its personnel, not only in the workplace but also for assisting in the transfer to Madrid. To facilitate their relocation, new personnel will have access to a practical guide which includes basic information about Spain, accommodation, health care, public transportation, social activities, etc.

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism. Posts within the UNWTO are filled following a careful competitive selection process that takes into account the candidates’ academic qualifications, international experience and language skills, among others.

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To be eligible for the UNWTO Internship Programme, candidates are required to be enrolled in a university programme or have recently completed one. Internship participants do not received a remuneration from UNWTO but may be eligible for a monthly stipend of EUR 500 to cover transportation expenses. Interns must be in possession of an all-risk insurance, valid for the duration of the internship. When necessary, the Organization may provide visa assistance, however, Interns are responsible for all other aspects related to their stay at the duty station for the duration of their internship.

UNWTO may at times consider accepting Interns, depending on the student’s qualifications and the demands of the work programme of the Organization. As a general rule, roster internship applications are retained by UNWTO for a maximum period of one year from date of receipt. Candidates wishing to be considered for inclusion in the roster of Interns should complete the application form below.

UNWTO will only accept applications received through our web-based system. Applications sent by other means (e.g. post, email, etc.) or received after the deadline indicated for each employment opportunities, will not be taken into consideration.

Please note that receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and any further correspondence will be initiated by UNWTO. 

Officials on Loan

UNWTO Member States may send tourism experts and officials through the capacity-building option of the Organization, on a non-reimbursable loan basis, to participate in the activities of the Organization for a set period of time. This arrangement is formally being done through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

Junior Professional Officer (JPO) programme at UNWTO

The UNWTO JPO Programme is a donor-funded programme that provides young professionals the opportunity to gain professional experience at UNWTO. The UNWTO JPO Programme is administered under an agreement established with UNDP in 2016.

Interested candidates should contact the relevant donors in their respective countries directly. More information about the UNWTO JPO programme can be found on the official website.

Competencies, values, diversity and inclusion

To find various solutions to tourism issues, we need to ensure diversity and geographical balance so that the best solutions are put forward.