July 09, 2005

Career in the U.N. as a diplomat or envoy

I am a II YEAR B.Com student and I urgingly want to aspire for a career in the U.N. as a diplomat or envoy. My motivation are SASHI THAROOR and KRISHNA MENON, I like to know what course or path should I pursue next after B. Com. Is GNIIT helpful as i will have additional ability in IT. Ialso like to know if M.A can help in any ways.

Posted by: RON.T.KURIAN

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

There are several career option in U.N. & the recruitment procedure vary from Govt. channels (IAS, IFS etc.) and competitive exams.

A very useful guide is "A Guide to a Career with the United Nations" - unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/un/unpan000153.pdf

Junior professionals and professionals are recruited through National Competitive Recruitment Examinations. The examinations are organised as a matter of priority in countries that are inadequately represented among the staff of the secretariat.

For junior professional positions, a candidate must possess a first level university degree and be 32 years of age or younger. For senior positions, a candidate must possess an advanced university degree, four years of professional experience, and be 39 years of age or younger. Fluency in either English or French is required. All those who meet these criteria and believe in the purposes and ideals of the United Nations are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should contact: United Nations Examinations and Tests Section, Division for Staff Development and Performance, Policy and Specialist services, Office of Human Resources Management, Room S-2590, NY 10017, USA.