How many organizations do you know that touch the lives of billions of people every day? Ours does.
We regulate international shipping – an industry that transports 90% of global trade, including probably the screen you’re now looking at and the food you ate this morning.
As a specialised UN agency, IMO ensures that shipping is safe and sustainable so that everyone can continue to enjoy its benefits across the globe.
Vacancies are open to all qualified candidates as the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity. IMO seeks to increase the number of women at senior levels and, therefore, qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply. IMO seeks to increase geographical diversity amongst its staff and due regard will be given to diversity considerations in the recruitment process, particularly to nationals of Member States that are currently unrepresented in the Secretariat. IMO will make every effort to facilitate the employment of persons with disabilities and reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities will be made to support participation in the recruitment process.
In furtherance of the aforementioned objectives, when a position in the professional category is advertised externally, candidates will be considered in two tiers.
First-tier candidates will be considered at the same level as internal applicants and therefore, have an advantage over other applicants. The tiers are for the order of consideration of applications and does not supersede the criteria in the vacancy notice. First-tier candidates are:
1. Internal candidates
2. External female candidates (for positions at P-4 and above grades); and
3. Candidates from unrepresented Member States
The list of unrepresented Member States as of May 2024 is provided below for reference. The list will be updated periodically.
Unrepresented Member States