Landing a full-time role at the United Nations can be a challenge, but consulting can be a great way to get your foot in the door — or to stay involved with the agency, explained Victoria Fernandes, head of strategic sourcing with the U.N. Population Fund.
These short term consulting gigs can help you gain experience that the agency values, such as field experience, Fernandes told Devex during a recent webinar on landing a job with the U.N.
And, while there is a mandatory retirement age for U.N. staffers, there is no age limit when it comes to consultancies, she explained, so there can also be opportunities for those who have retired from the system but want to keep working on development projects.
This article is exclusively for Career Account members.
Unlock this article now with a 15-day free trial of a Devex Career Account. With a Career Account subscription you will get:
- Full access to our jobs board, including over 1,000 exclusive jobs
- Your Devex profile highlighted in recruiter search results
- Connections to recruiters and industry experts through online and live Devex events
About the author
Emma Smith
For four years, Emma Smith covered careers and recruitment, among other topics, for Devex. She now freelances for Devex and has a special interest in mental health, immigration, and sexual and reproductive health. She holds a degree in journalism from Glasgow Caledonian University and a master’s in media and international conflict.
