For development professionals looking to expand their consulting portfolio or full-time staffers considering a move into consulting, the United Nations and its many agencies offer a wide range of opportunities. It can also be a great way to get your foot in the door should your ultimate goal be landing a full-time role within its system.
But given the size and complexities of such a multilateral system, there’s much for applicants to understand before pursuing U.N. consulting jobs. This includes knowledge of the working culture, and how one's background could potentially fit in with what many U.N. agencies specialize in, which includes a strong focus on government policy.
“If you're not interested in working with governments, it's perhaps not for you,” said Loksan Harley, an independent migration specialist and the co-founder of Impact Consulting Hub, during a recent Devex digital event on how to land U.N. consulting roles.
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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.
