Applying for a job in the UN can be challenging, but extremely rewarding. With that in mind, we prepared five great tips for you to keep in mind during the application process:
Choose the right job for you
Apply only to those jobs that are suited to your strengths and aspirations and make sure to update your application to highlight important facts relevant to the job you are applying for.
Highlight your achievements
When describing past experiences, focus on what you’ve accomplished and achieved, as opposed to what you do on a daily basis.
Use your motivation statement to prove you are the best candidate for the position
Think of your motivation statement as an opportunity to distinguish yourself from other job seekers by highlighting what makes you the best match for the position. It should be brief, three to four paragraphs, and as targeted as possible to the position for which you are applying.
Research, prepare and train for your interview
If you are called for an interview, train for competency-based interviewing techniques by preparing a wide range of brief real-life stories about your accomplishments. The structure of your answer should be: Situation, Action, Result.
Apply for as many as you can
But be targeted! The UN’s selection process is very competitive, so you should not be discouraged to apply for other jobs for which you feel you are qualified in case you are declined for a position. And remember, customize your application according to each position you apply for.
Positions
- Human Resource Intern
- Intern – Project Development
- Intern – Private Sector Partnerships
- Intern – Graphic Design
- Intern – Programme Support
- Intern – Sustainable Finance
- Drivers
- Staff Assistant
- Administrative Assistant
- Finance And Budget Assistant
- Communication Assistant
- Accounting Assistant/ Finance Associate
- Finance Assistant
- Content Developer
- Urban Planner
- Editorial And Desktop Publishing Assistant, Spanish
- Property Management Assistant
- Security Lieutenant
- Statistician
- Administrative Assistant/Associate
- Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant
- Human Resources Assistant
- Website Officer
- Legal Officer
- Finance And Budget Officer
- Field Security Coordination Officer
- Associate Public Information Officer
- Information Management Officer
- Information Systems Officer
- Public Information Officer
- Human Resources Officer
- Programme Management Officer
- Programme Management Assistant
- Programme Management Assistant (364 Days)
- Programme Management Officer, Human Settlements
- Programme Management Officer (Air Quality)
- Senior Accounting Assistant/Accounting Associate
- Senior Administrative Assistant/Associate
- Senior Human Rights Officer
- Senior Finance And Budget Assistant
- Senior Programme Management Officer
- Senior Resource Mobilization
- Senior Human Resources Assistant
- Senior Environmental Affairs Specialist
- Communications Specialist
- Urban Projects Specialist
- Climate Change Specialist
- Associate Development Coordination Officer, Data Management And Results Monitoring & Reporting
- Field Security Associate
- Associate Programme Management Officer
- International Sustainable Urban Development Expert
- Capacity Building Expert
- Early Warning And Early Action System Expert
- Chief Of Section, Conference Services
- Statistics Consultant
- Public Information Consultant
- Evaluation Expert Consultant (UPIMC Project)
- National Consultant (Gender Expert)
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