Established in 1945, the United Nations is a New York-based international organization consisting of 193 member states. The organization maintains international peace & security, protects human rights, delivers humanitarian aid, promotes sustainable development, and uphold international law. The UN works globally touching the lives of billions of people. To achieve this, the United Nations and the several entities consisting of the UN System have created existence in all regions of the world. The organization has created a strong presence across five geographical regions including, the Americas, Africa, Europe and Central Asia, Asia and the Pacific, and the Middle East. The UN is at the leading edge to address problems that transcend state boundaries and can’t be solved by any one country acting alone. The organization has a diverse culture. The UN offers its people an attractive remuneration package with competitive pay and benefits.
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How many years of experience do United Nations employees have before joining?
Years of experience at United Nations: Newcomers: 39%, Experiencers: 19%, Experts: 17%, Veterans: 25%. United Nations employees have less than 3 years experience on average before joining.
Where did United Nations employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before United Nations: New York University, The World Bank, UN. Typical United Nations employees have worked at New York University.
New York University
The World Bank
UN
What industries did United Nations employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of United Nations: Social Advocacy Organizations, Colleges / Universities, Religious Organizations, Grantmaking & Charity Organizations, Advertising / PR Agencies. United Nations employees most likely come from a Social Advocacy Organizations industry background.
Where did United Nations employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at United Nations: Small: 33%, Medium: 15%, Large: 52%. Most United Nations employees have previously worked at large companies.
What did employees at United Nations study?
Where did employees at United Nations study?
How long do people stay in a role at United Nations?
Time employed at United Nations: <1: 10%, 1-3: 21%, 4-8: 30%, 9-13: 19%, 14-20: 12%, 20+: 8%. Most United Nations employees stay with the company for 4-8 years which is the same as the industry average.
How does United Nations rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at United Nations: 58.7% Male and 41.3% Female. Age ratio at United Nations: 16-20: 1%, 21-30: 29%, 31-40: 36%, 41-50: 21%, 51-60: 9%, 60+: 4%. United Nations rates - 12.7% less female than the industry average. Most United Nations employees are 31-40, which is on par with the industry median age range.
What are the top roles at United Nations?
Top roles of United Nations: Public Affairs Officer, Intern, Consultant, Security Officer, Translator. The top role at United Nations is Public Affairs Officer.
Public Affairs Officer
Intern
Consultant
Security Officer
Translator
How does United Nations rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at United Nations: low. United Nations ranks low for career advancement which is same as the industry average.
What companies do United Nations employees go on to work at?
Future employers of United Nations: EY, The World Bank, U.S. Department of State, UN Women, UNDP. People who work at United Nations most typically go on to work for the EY.
EY
The World Bank
U.S. Department of State
UN Women
UNDP
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Monitoring & Evaluation Analyst/Project Officer
May 17, 2023
It was indeed an honor to be an international civil servant at the United Nations Development Programme. I served as a consultant with dignity.
Pros and Cons
there are great opportunities for training & employment
Job security is not guaranteed as Consultant
November 2, 2022
It was a wonderful and socially rewarding experience being able to work as a political adviser to the Dominican Republic Mission at the UN.
It has been one of the most important chapters of my life. It gave the opportunity to defend and support the international laws and agreements that are proclaimed in the United Nations Charter as it refers and provides for the prevalence of International (world) peace and security.
Also to work in the procurement of a safe and natural environment , in a world of equal opportunity and respect for the fundamental rights of all human beings.
Pros and Cons
Acquaintance of all types of ethnicities
It a political job position and its stability depends on national political changes
Civil Engineer
September 18, 2022
I have good experience working here, especially in conflict areas, with diversity, and more experience on project to support people
Pros and Cons
Friendly, work balance
Far from family,
September 16, 2022
As a technology - oriented professional, I find the United Nations the right place for people like myself to pitch their innovations.
Pros and Cons
Multi - cultural exposure.
Having to sign frequent contract extensions.
Intern
July 18, 2022
Working at this office i was enabled to learn and execute my tasks well, there was room to showcase ones skills and capabilities.
Very professional staff who upheld the values of the organization and also instilled in me to always strive to do my best everyday.
Pros and Cons
Good culture and values, friendly office, good food
Many years of work experience needed
Security Guard
June 13, 2022
We had two security circles. The internationals were acting as superiors with much micromanaging and less work. No transparency when it comes to hiring. Some people got hired with no talent whatsoever
Pros and Cons
30 days paid leave annually
Lousy environment, skeptical, diverse but lack of opportunities and appreciation
Protégé to Ambassador
New York, NY - May 18, 2022
I graduated from Rutgers University, in New Jersey. In my junior year, as a political science major, I was accepted as an intern under the mentorship of Ambassador, Noel Sinclair, of Guyana. I was there twice a week for two years. It was very exciting! I sat in on all UN meetings involving the ambassador. I met diplomats from all over the world! They would sit and talk to me, and ask my opinion of different things! I will never forget how wonderful it was to be a part of something so great!
Pros and Cons
I had a limosine that picked me up!
There was nothing negative.
May 17, 2022
Monitoring the border security and patrol. Being sure to monitor the borders and tag suspicious individuals using the border to transport drugs and Arms.
Pros and Cons
Monitoring the borders of Lebanon and Sinai
The physical risk of terrorist.
April 15, 2022
All my life I wanted to work for the United Nations. When I finally got there it was one of the biggest disappointments. There is way too much bureaucracy and infighting. I'm surprised anything gets done. I was taken by the lack of unity or real respect for others.
Pros and Cons
The building and telling people you work there.
Staff, management, bigotry and superiority.
Logistics Assistant
March 8, 2022
worked for 5 years in Logistics department, shipping consignments to refugees, maintained warehouse records. coordinating with government officials by providing proper documentation for incoming donation and made sure consignments gets to the refugees. arranged drivers for delivering goods and report to logistics officer.
Pros and Cons
parties for expatriates when leaving country, birthday celebration
there were no cons, it was a perfect place to work
Admininstrative Assistant
March 5, 2022
It was an a great opportunity to work on that project to help my own country. They were always helpfull, trustworthy, and encouraging to give the best at your work.
Pros and Cons
Good salary, compensations, great office support
Sometimes hard to find parking
December 9, 2021
Red tape galore, managers who are not managers, nepotism… you name it! You can’t get anything done in that place. If you want to be frustrated 24/7, this is the place to be!
Pros and Cons
Benefits (time off & medical)
Plenty! You certainly don’t want to start your career in this place…
December 4, 2021
I started at the UNNY 11 Set 1984 and worked 33 years within NY Office and overseas in Europe, Africa, Middle East and South East Asia. My prior life also was extraordinary and in conjunction helped me to be able to stand all those years enduring the assigned tasks.
Before the UN I worked in different fields as Sales and Marketing, Training and Development, Finance as Treasurer for a Cooperative, Volunteer Fire Department, Leader at Local District, Social Community Programs, Student School Leadership, Atletism, Bowling Club, Producing School Magazine, Rallye Auto Racing Club, Tourism, Tour Guide, Hotel Services as to mention some of the prior experiences.
At the UN I worked in Logistics Distribution, Travel and Traffic, Conference Services, Sales and Dispatch, Warehousing , Receiving and Inspection,
Road Convoyes, Safety - Security and Evacuation,
Aviation Officer: Manager and Operations, Aur Safety Officer, Tri-mode transportation : Air, land and Sea surface Managmt. and Ops.
Pros and Cons
If you work at Hq then you can have a normal family life otherwise you will be traveling .
It can loose your fam life, stressful life,
So movcon
Sudan, TX - September 5, 2021
A wonderful experience to work with multiple cultures and multiple nationalities.
Find support from presidents and lots of stuff to participate.
Pros and Cons
Support from chiefs and lots of things to participate.
Living outside camos
Logistics Assistant
Jordan Valley, OR - September 2, 2021
Having the chance to work in sectors that are connected to humanitarian issues is a value we should not ignor and we should experience it
Pros and Cons
Many activities
there are moments where we work under presure.
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gender breakdown at United Nations?
Liam BrownSeptember 21, 2020
gender ratio is 41.3% female, 58.7% male.
When was United Nations established?
Isabella HolmesSeptember 21, 2020
1945.
What industry does United Nations belong to?
Isabella HolmesSeptember 21, 2020
Executive Management.
How long do people usually work for United Nations?
Sophie HayesSeptember 23, 2020
4-8 year(s).
what kind of companies did United Nations employees work for?
Benjamin GardnerSeptember 23, 2020
Large companies before United Nations.
How often do employees get promoted at United Nations ?
Sophie HayesSeptember 23, 2020
advancement opportunities are low
who are employees usually hired by after leaving United Nations?
Liam BrownSeptember 23, 2020
EY, Self Employed, The World Bank, UNDP, UNICEF, United Nations OCHA, UN Women, U.S. Department of State.
Which companies did employees work for before starting at United Nations?
Isabella HolmesSeptember 23, 2020
Most of United Nations’s employees worked for one of these companies New York University, Self Employed, The World Bank, UN, UNDP, UNICEF, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, US Army.
How old are United Nations’s employees in general?
Benjamin GardnerSeptember 23, 2020
31-40.
Where did most of United Nations employees go to school?
Sophie HayesSeptember 23, 2020
Boston University, Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University in the City of New York, New York University, University of Oxford.
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