The UN entry-level hiring programmes are run by the respective UN Organization and the eligibility requirements and application process differ from one to another depending on which programme you are applying to. This article sums up the human rights related UN entry-level hiring programmes for recent graduates and young professionals.
It’s important to note that that generally, applicants must:
-Be under the age of 32
-Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree w/ complementary sufficient work experience. Most donor countries require furthermore at least two years of professional work experience.
-Candidates need to speak at least one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat fluently (English or French), but occasionally a certain job can also require a candidate to fluently speak another UN language.
-Lastly, candidates are expected to have proficient computer skills.
The above qualifications are a great reminder for those with aspirations to work for the UN.
