Jobs within the United Nations system are highly sought after and difficult to land. But in the many years Devex has spent speaking to recruiters and development insiders, we’ve learned of several things that job seekers can keep in mind when applying to these positions that can pay off in the long run.
We’ve recently taken the best of this information to assemble a step-by-step guide to pursuing a development career with the United Nations, aiming to help professionals decide whether to begin the journey, which paths to consider, and expert advice on how to navigate the recruitment process.
Here is a sampling of key insights that you’ll find in our career roadmap to working for the U.N.
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Justin Sablich
Justin is a contributing writer and editor who previously led Devex’s careers content strategy. Before joining Devex, Justin served as the managing editor of Springwise, covering sustainable and climate-tech innovation across all business sectors. He also spent over 13 years as an editor and writer for the New York Times, specializing in digital content production and strategy while producing written and multimedia content on a range of topics, including travel, sports, and technology.
