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A career with the United Nations is not only highly rewarding, but also very prestigious. If you work in finance and are interested in joining the UN, there a range of roles open to those with relevant experience. If you are beginning your career and interested in working for the UN, consider training in finance as the UN recruits many different finance positions. We’ve put together this guide to help people interested in working in finance roles in the UN. ... Read more
If you are interested in working for an NGO, it’s important to know that there are many different types of jobs across the NGO sector. NGOs need a range of different roles in order to support their work. Almost all types of skills and experiences are needed in by NGOs, and so we’ve given a quick breakdown of some of the different kinds of jobs that you can apply for if you want to work for an NGO. Project Manager ... Read more
Working for the United Nations can be a great career. You get to do an exciting and prestigious job whilst working for an organisation that is trying to make the world a better place. If you’re lawyer, or working in a legal profession, there are many jobs available for you in the UN. We’ve put together this guide to help those who are lawyers find a UN job. It’s also aimed at those thinking about starting a UN career and ... Read more
Out of 195 countries in the world, only 81 are considered fully developed. This means the majority of nations globally have failed to achieve a high level of prosperity resulting in many of their citizens living in poverty. There are many factors that affect a country’s development. A nations geography is increasingly being seen as one of the most important ones. But how can a country’s geography impact it’s development? In fact, there are several ways… Geography Can Create Natural ... Read more
If you are a recent graduate and want to work at the United Nations, there are a number of jobs open to you. The UN has a range of graduate positions. These include internships and volunteer postings, as well as paid positions at home and abroad. We’ve put together this guide to provide graduates with information on the best UN jobs to apply for. If you’ve recently finished your studies, or are still at university, and thinking about a career ... Read more
Many people want to work for non-governmental organisations (NGO). NGOs are non-profit organisations that assist people in their communities, or overseas, that have been affected by disaster, conflict or live in poverty. Although many people are attracted to NGO work because they want a rewarding career, less fully understand both the good and bad sides of taking a job with an NGO. Here we break down some of the most commonly sighted pros and cons of doing NGO work… Positives ... Read more
The United Nations is the largest, and probably most important, international organisation in the world. Its mandate is it to improve cooperation between nations and work towards global peace and security. The UN is funded by contributions given by member states. But if the UN gets money from almost every country in the world, and it’s the biggest global organisations, does that mean it’s actually incredibly rich? The UN is not rich. Although the United Nations has a total annual ... Read more
The United Nations can be a fantastic place to work. It gives you an exciting and prestigious career and you work towards helping people around the world. If you work in IT, or in a computing role, and are interested in getting a job with the UN, there are a huge range of positions open to you. We’ve written this guide to give people working in IT the information they need to get a job at the UN. It’s also ... Read more