Any tips for someone who is from a private sector tech world for the panel interview at WB. Have an interview for an ETC position coming up soon and I would love for anyone to give me any key advice that you would give to yourself before one.

Hi everyone,

I have been applying for research/data internships over the past 3 years with a few bites, but nothing really past an initial assessment.

Does the UN prefer applicants that can do their internship full time and in person (which I have been writing) Or someone that can do it remotely (full or part time)

Any suggestions would be helpful!

Thank you

When do you think the exam will take place if we haven’t heard back from them yet? Isn’t it supposed to be around December?

In general, VNs call for 2 years of experience for a P2, 5 years for a P3 and 8-10 years for a P4 (limiting my scope to “technical”positions and not Chiefs and above). Most VNs call for a Masters degree in the field (of course there can be exceptions for specific cases). In all honesty, how many years of experience do you have and which positions have you applied for? I can go first - 8 years of experience out of which 5 in the UN (and not counting internships). I feel I should be able to apply at least for a P3… have been applying to P2, P3 and P4 (when I felt strongly confident), but crickets crickets… Thanks for your returns!

I’m in the final stages of leaving the UN system (on staff contract) and could really use some advice on what to do before my departure. Are there any specific steps or tasks you would recommend I complete?

For example, I’ve heard it’s a good idea to download all my performance reviews and get in touch with UNJSP. Unfortunately, my HR department hasn’t been very helpful, so I’m hoping to get advice from folks who have gone through this process and can share their experiences.TIA

Hi there, I’m fully aware that’s it’s probably best to just go on with your life after the interview when it comes to the UN but what about the OSCE? Does anyone here have any experience how long they normally take to inform applicants after the interview? It’s a seconded position. Written test and reference checks were conducted before the interview.

Hi, next week I will be having a final panel interview with HR members for a JPO position.

I literally don't know what to expect. I don't even know yet how many panels will be present. I will have 40 minutes of interview and then 90 minutes of written test.

For a recruiter position in the HRM section, what could be the subject for the written test? I feel overwhelmed and anxious.

Could you give me any tips ?

Thank you very much in advance,

Hi! I was looking at a UN Women internship that stated they would “partially subsidize their basic living costs for the duration of the internship.” I just wanted to know what is the range of this partial subsidy?

I'm studying international relations (BA 1st year) and I want to aspire for unypp after my graduation but I am very confused how should make a road map or mind map. Currently I just see a myself at the point miles away from my goal and there seems no road to it. If someone who has gone through the process or is already working in UN could guide me....

Thanks in advance

Research shows that many young academics dream about a career in the Impact sector, working for positive impact.

In the past years the impact career landscape has grown significantly, and today you can work at different types of entities, all from the largest multilateral (UN, EU, OSCE, OECD, etc) to impact startups.

In this article, Henrik Rydén, CPO and Co-founder of Impactpool, focuses on your first application for the United Nations (UN). This article is for you who may be a recent university graduate looking for an entry-level position or for you who may currently be enrolled in an ongoing master’s program considering applying for an internship.

https://www.impactpool.org/articles/my-first-un-application-tips-for-your-first-un-application?ct=t(weekly-news-2024-september-26-general)&goal=0_daf103bef7-4b800b5b19-282547061

It's probably or was everyone's here dream to work at the United Nations. Well, I am still not there but I sometimes feel it's a wild goose chase. Guys who are already there, please tell us the Truth - is it really worth it?

Hi everyone, I've been looking into openings at GFATM (Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria). I know they're UN-adjacent but there isn't much on their website or elsewhere on the grade system, salaries, allowances. etc. I'd appreciate any insights, also on the organizational culture if there are any insiders among us in this sub. Thanks in advance!

Hello everyone!

I received an invite to a written test with IOM with only 2 days to prepare. It is for a Senior Project Assistant role. I have not worked with a UN agency before.

Any advice on how to prepare?

Thanks in advance :)

I am currently at the G level in a UN agency and recently applied for an NO-B position with WHO.

Since I don’t have experience applying for an NO position with WHO, could anyone share details about their assessment process?

Do they require the GGST test at the NO level as well? (In my country, GGST is required for G-level applicants.)

Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!

I have been shortlisted for position with Bangui, MINUSCA, I am wondering about the working conditions over there. I have worked in Mosul, Iraq and Bougainville in Papua New Guinea with UN. These are very hardship areas, but from what am reading Central African Republic might be more than that.

Any advice?

Hi,

I'm in the middle of an application and the deadline is in about 10 days. I'm already a UN employee and that position is quite similar to my current position, so I have the right profile and experience. However, some certifications are mentioned as "desired" and I'm actually in the process of getting one of them, so it's only a matter of days or weeks. In the worst case scenario, I would get it a couple weeks after the deadline.

Would it be dishonest to add this certification in my application form? I know that I will very likely have that certification by the time they check my application, but I don't know if it's the right move to mention it at this time.

What do you think?

Thanks

Hi everyone,

I’m a communications intern with the UNEP, based in Geneva. My internship is wrapping up soon, and I’m eager to continue working the UN or NGOs. I’d really appreciate any advice on making the leap from an internship to a full-time role in this sector.

Here’s a bit about my background:

•	I have a master’s degree in English
•	Some experience in teaching
•	Communications experience through my UNEP internship, including content creation, social media, and web editing

I know the UN job market can be competitive, so if anyone has tips on building a career in the UN or NGOs (whether it’s recommended certifications, networking, or career strategies), I’d be really grateful!

Thanks in advance for any guidance you can share!

Hi all. Frequent commenter and less frequent poster on the sub. Inspired by a recent AMA by an HR colleague at the Secretariat as I’m spending a lot of the next 36h in airports.

I’m a hiring manager at IOM in the humanitarian operations arm, currently working in a Regional Office, previously in HQ and country office roles. Happy to answer any questions related to jobs/HR/admin/travel/UN life.

I started as an intern at IOM, followed by a consultancy and then staff appointments so can also speak to that experience.

AMA! :)

Hello everyone, I’d like to inquire about the UN travel document options as an international UNV Specialist. I have frequent work-related travels, but the visa process takes a long time due to my passport, and this causes delays in my work. Could someone advise on which UN travel documents I might be eligible for? Also, would obtaining these documents be the responsibility of UNV or the host entity. Thanks in advance.

I recently had an interview for a role I really want. The interview went well except for one specific question. It was wordy and had various parts so I didn’t answer one of the parts of the question. Besides the general “keep applying and forget about the interview” advice, are there any practical techniques you suggest for dealing with anxiety while I wait for the outcome?

I have an upcoming interview with the World Bank org for an ETC position. The role is for a data consultant in their analytics team, and before the interview they are looking for some "code" samples of the work that I have done previously. It's mentioned it would be preferred if it also hosted publicly.

Problem is, I don't have any code that I have written which is not proprietary (Over my work experience in tech companies last 5 years) and that I can share with them. My github only contains code that I have written during my masters and is not a good representation of my work.

Can someone guide me as to what I should do in this situation? What exactly are they looking for, since no one in the private sector usually ask for "code" samples, they just interview you to see if you meet the required caliber.

Hi everyone,

I have a question regarding the UN recruitment process. If you complete an assessment for a position but don't meet the requirements to make it to the interview stage, do the points or results from that assessment remain on your record permanently? Or, when applying for a new position, is it like a clean slate and you're assessed again based on the new application?Any insights would be greatly appreciated!

So I’m basically doing the backwards planning thing. I want to work for UNICEF in the near future (2-3 years time). I have experience with local NGOs mainly working for the causes of education in low income communities. I would like to get a master’s degree that can potentially increase my chances at UNICEF. I’m unsure of what programmes to apply to and if specific universities are given more preference than others?

Please share what master’s degrees you currently hold and how (or if) it helped you get a job at UNICEF. Also, I would like to know what skills you learnt during your master’s programmes that helps you in your day-to-day work.

Please share whatever insights you have! Really could use some clarity. Thanks!

Refer to title. Ask any questions. I will answer them.

If you reject an internship offer at the UN, could it affect future chances at getting considered for an internship in the same UN entity, for example the next year?

I have been offered a JPO at an agency that is not necessarily my ideal. I am concerned that if I take this JPO, I will be disqualified from receiving another one at an agency more aligned with my interests later down the line.

Does anyone know the policy (specifically for the US) for applying/receiving other advertised JPOs if you are already currently a JPO? If there is only a one shot chance at receiving a JPO, then I am bit worried about taking this when I could wait and potentially receive another at a more preferred agency. If I can move, then I would be less worried.

Thanks in advance :)

Hello. I'm applying for a consultancy role with Unicef for the first time and I am clueless on what to ask as a daily rate. The consultancy is based in Botswana (developing country in Africa). I have a masters degree and 3 years of experience. They're asking for an advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Social Sciences or related field.*A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree. • A minimum of at least 5 years of relevant professional experience.

I want to try my luck but i have no idea what I'd put as a daily rate. Also I am wondering if my professional experience would be a disadvantage. Is it possible to get the job with an experience less than what is required? Thanks in advance

I wondered a lot but i couldn't find any unypp aspirant from fb, quora, and linkedin. Is there anybody who will appear in the next unypp 24-25?

Hi!

Wondering if anyone's ever been offered a position after having been asked for references after his/her interview with a UN agency (UNICEF for exemple), but (later) knew from his referees (or some of them) that they hadn't been contacted at all ?

Hello all! I've got zero UN experience to date (I have other NGO/international org experience, two master's degrees etc) and have been looking to establish myself as a freelance/consultant because full-time work isn't really my wheelhouse.

But obviously I get the impression that most 'consultancies' advertised in the UN have like, unspoken rules underlying them? Like it feels like they're looking for somebody in particular, or have people in mind already, even if I technically fit the requirements? Are there unofficial rules about how to become a consultant e.g. having already worked in-house at the UN before...?

Any insight would be so much appreciated, I'm sort of shooting in the dark here lol!