Individual Contractor

United Nations Office at Vienna

Vienna, Austria

Skill Required: Project and Program Management

Experience: 0 to 3 Years

Apply By: 06-01-2026

A better understanding among the public of the work of the United Nations and the Vienna-based organizations; client satisfaction with the VIC guided tours.

Responsibilities  : 

  • The contractor will carry out the following activities.
  • Conduct guided tours of the Vienna International Centre for children and adults in accordance with given concepts/scripts for the different tour formats.
  • Provide visitors with basic facts on the United Nations as an organization and its presence in Vienna.
  • Explain exhibits, displays and audiovisual material used for tours.
  • Provide up-to-date information on the work of the United Nations and its priority issues including the Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Answer questions about the United Nations.
  • Participate in promotional activities.
  • If requested support the Service’s tour dispatching operation.
  • Perform other small tasks to support Visitors Service operations as assigned by the supervisor or tour dispatcher.
  • If requested travel to conduct official functions.
  • Additionally it is expected from the contractor that he/she.
  • Shows professionalism in work and behaviour, actively engages in teamwork to facilitate smooth tour operations, and uses resources provided by the UN in accordance with the UN standards and regulations.
  • Attends formal training sessions and staff meetings and keeps him/herself informed on UN-related developments using the information provided by the Visitors Service, other UN sources and the media.
  • Adheres to the uniform dress code for tour guides.
  • Maintains a minimum availability of one hundred weekdays per calendar year during which he/she is able to conduct tours if required.
  • Tour guides may be photographed or filmed during the conduct of their duties.
  • By signature of their contract tour guides give consent for UNIS Vienna to publish the resulting images for promotional purposes.
  • Please note: This is an individual contractor position.
  • Work time is assigned on a flexible schedule of shifts throughout the contract period, paid at a gross hourly rate of currently EUR 28.50 per hour.
  • Tour guides are asked to maintain availability to be scheduled for shifts as needed on 100-150 weekdays over the course of the calendar year.
  • Shifts are usually assigned through a weekly roster based on tour guide availability and client needs.
  • Actual work time can be seasonal and depends on bookings and the budget available for tour operations.
  • Total work time is estimated to range from approximately 300-500 hours per year, but cannot be guaranteed.
  • Individual contractors are responsible for their own social security and income taxation.
  • This recruitment will be subject to GA approval of the UN Proposed Programme Budget for 2026 and its disbursement.

Requirements  :

  • High school diploma or equivalent is required A proven interest in, and good knowledge of, the work and structure of the United Nations is required.
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills, flexibility and good judgement are required.
  • A high degree of professionalism, client-orientation, teamwork and technological awareness are desirable strengths.
  • Applicants require full (unlimited) access to the Austrian labour market for the period of their engagement as tour guide. Proof may be requested prior to issuance of the contract.

Sources  : https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/268761?language=en