In this video, I show you step-by-step how to become a UN Volunteer. Disclaimer: I'm not paid by the UN and this is just for information purposes. www.unv.org/be...
Thanks for watching this video and for sharing it. Make sure to continue developing yourself and updating your profile accordingly. Also, remember you are competing against millions of young people across the world who are highly qualified and motivated. So you need to tailor your profile towards a need and skillset that the UN is seeking. Finally, be patient and know that it could take a couple ofyears like in my case to get your first shortlist for an assignment. Good luck my friends.
I am trying since Many years.. One time there was interview and i analysed UN is family club you have to have some well known reference in UN institution tp get into..I am 60 years old now with having already seconded peacekeeping missions..
Hello Peter, Thanks a lot for this encouraging video. I've always dreamed to work with the UN and now it's almost one year and half since I created a profile with the UNV platform but I have even applied for so many positions but got no reply up to now. After watching this video, I have this feeling that maybe my profile need to be updated!!! Hope to hear more from your experience.
Hi Moise, Thank you for your feedback. It took me two years to hear back from UNV after creating my profile. You definitely have to keep updating your profile if you want to increase your chances of being noticed. If you've gained a new skill or experience, it's always advisable to login and update your profile. I wish you the very best in your pursuit.
Peter, hello ! Thank you so much for this really interesting and encouraging video, It helped me a lot ! I wish you have a very blessed and wonderful fay and week as you read this. May the Lord's blessings rain upon your life and the life of all your loved ones, especially upon your wonderful, beautiful and beloved family ! Much love, God bless you always, to you and your wonderful family ! :D - Cristian
Hai Peter, thank you for the video. I'm over 31 years old, I have Bachelor Degree in Communication, and I have 2 months experience in local NGO and currently work at government institution / ministry in my country for 8 years as administrative, do you think someone like me still have a chance to land a fulltime UN International Volunteer?
I see that you have vast experience in your field. You stand a great chance of landing not only a volunteer position but a full-time job. You just need to have the right instruments like a great resume and cover letter. With that I will advise you apply for as many jobs as possible in your field with the UN.
@@petertah Thank you for reply! I'm thinking about resume and cover letter now. I will sign up and create an account for United Nations. Wish me luck 🙏🏻
Hi @peter.thanks for the update.i live in limbe Cameroon. I wish to know whether apart from online registration,There's any other UN office to deposit my documents
I have almost 2 years of working experience and a master degree, however I'm almost 30 so i can just apply for unv specialist which for the requirements u need. To have at least 3 years of experience... Having a Master degree could help me overcome that barrier?
Management, Executive Certificate in Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation. I am currently studying a BSc Nursing in Europe. I have 3 years experience as an M&E with a International NGO in Zimbabwe. What are my best chances & opportunities in UN? Can I also qualify for volunteering?
You need some work or volunteer experience to increase your chances of getting a UNV position. If you have very relevant education, you can also create your profile. However, work experience is paramount.
Thanks for this question. If you have had some work experience I would say volunteering is the way to go. But if you are still in school or fresh out of school you can give internship a shot. Either way if I had a choice to.make I would go for volunteering. As a volunteer you are bringing your full abilities to the table. Interns can be treated as purely leaners which can limit you from putting your skills fully into work.
There's no specific time frame for them to get back to applicants. For some people it could be weeks or months and for others it can take up to a year or more. So patience is required. Good luck.
Hi Please I have a question though, how to deal when I do not have any experiences but the skill on Monitoring Evaluation. Then I am looking to get experiences so how advice can you give me please ?
Thank you for the question. You can find an organisation to work with as a volunteer and use the opportunity to build your experience. I started out like most people as a volunteer and worked myself up to where I am. I understand it can be challenging especially if you have bills to pay, but that's part of the sacrifices you have to make to build the life you want for yourself. God bless you.
So I am 30 with an MBA degree and less than 2 years of work experience ( as i was busy with education) . I recently completed a 6 months internship at UN DGC. Is 30 too late to apply for UNV?? Should I directly apply for jobs( i feel like jobs require a lot of experience) . It would be great if u could shed some light on this topic .
Hello Beautiful Pictures ! I can say that 30 it's not late at all for voluntering, and as Peter mentioned, it's gonna open a lot of doors for you with the UN when looking for a fulltime job after your time as a volunteer. I hope that helped ! May the Lord's blessings rain upon your life and the life of your loved ones, especially upon your wonderful, beautiful and beloved family! Much love, God bless you always, to you and your wonderful family ! :D - Cristian
I can see that you're already on the right track. I will encourage you to create a UNV profile and also look out for full-time or temporary positions with the UN and other international organizations. With an MBA you sure have limitless opportunities and just need to take the right steps in searching for the fitting job. Keep developing yourself, keep giving back to your community and keep searching for your dream job. Age is not a big deal. This month I got an assignment with the UNV in the Middle East which I had to turn down for personal reasons. As you can tell I'm well over 30. Age is not a barrier when it comes to UNV. Ride on.
@@petertah thank u very much for your detailed information. It means a lot. You are helping so many people like myself. I have applied to couple of UNV positions and right now waiting for the reply. I will update if i receive any chance. By the way i hv realized that getting an offer at the UN is a very long procedure. It can take months sometimes. But, remaining hopeful. 😊
Yes you can. But first of all you need to be 25 years of age and on top of that you have to create your own inspira account. Then after that, you proceed by applying to be a UNV through your local UNDP office.
I think it depends on what skillset you've got. Some positions may require a degree or advanced degree. But our society is evolving to the extent that some employers are preferring experience over education.
Hello Peter, Could you share your cover letter or maybe make a video showing your profle? I have created my profile and also i've applied to some UNV Vacancies but i did not get any call.I think i need some help because i have experience in local NGO as a social worker and project coordinator, but i never get shortlisted.
Thank you for reaching out. The key thing is to create a very good and competitive profile and keep updating it. I may look at doing a follow-up video where I tackle what to include in a profile and how to make it stand out from the millions. You have to also realize that you are competing against millions of young and very qualified people across the world. As a leader in my field, it took me close to 3 years to get my first assignment which I turned down for personal reasons. And then the second one came and I can tell you that this was after I went and acquired more skills and experience. So, keep developing yourself and updating your profile.
Thanks for watching this video and for sharing it. Make sure to continue developing yourself and updating your profile accordingly. Also, remember you are competing against millions of young people across the world who are highly qualified and motivated. So you need to tailor your profile towards a need and skillset that the UN is seeking. Finally, be patient and know that it could take a couple ofyears like in my case to get your first shortlist for an assignment. Good luck my friends.
I am trying since Many years.. One time there was interview and i analysed UN is family club you have to have some well known reference in UN institution tp get into..I am 60 years old now with having already seconded peacekeeping missions..
Hello Peter,
Thanks a lot for this encouraging video. I've always dreamed to work with the UN and now it's almost one year and half since I created a profile with the UNV platform but I have even applied for so many positions but got no reply up to now. After watching this video, I have this feeling that maybe my profile need to be updated!!! Hope to hear more from your experience.
Hi Moise,
Thank you for your feedback. It took me two years to hear back from UNV after creating my profile. You definitely have to keep updating your profile if you want to increase your chances of being noticed. If you've gained a new skill or experience, it's always advisable to login and update your profile. I wish you the very best in your pursuit.
Merci Peter from Chesapeake Bay Maryland
Really very good information Mr. Peter given by you. Thank you. I am from India. Would like to work as UN volunteer.
Thank you for your kind words. You can go ahead and create your UNV profile and give it a shot. All the very best pal.
@@petertah Thank you Peter.
Thanks Peter for the tips.
It really works
You're welcome. I'm glad I could help. All the very best in your pursuits.
Peter, hello !
Thank you so much for this really interesting and encouraging video, It helped me a lot !
I wish you have a very blessed and wonderful fay and week as you read this.
May the Lord's blessings rain upon your life and the life of all your loved ones, especially upon your wonderful, beautiful and beloved family !
Much love, God bless you always, to you and your wonderful family ! :D
- Cristian
Thank you for the feedback and Amen.
Thank you dear
Hai Peter, thank you for the video. I'm over 31 years old, I have Bachelor Degree in Communication, and I have 2 months experience in local NGO and currently work at government institution / ministry in my country for 8 years as administrative, do you think someone like me still have a chance to land a fulltime UN International Volunteer?
I see that you have vast experience in your field. You stand a great chance of landing not only a volunteer position but a full-time job. You just need to have the right instruments like a great resume and cover letter. With that I will advise you apply for as many jobs as possible in your field with the UN.
@@petertah Thank you for reply! I'm thinking about resume and cover letter now. I will sign up and create an account for United Nations. Wish me luck 🙏🏻
@@pinkvanillacaramel1906 All the very best.
Yes I am.already applied UNV until this time .there is no calling.
It takes take before you get a call. You have to be patient and I'd advise you carry on with life and keep checking your email.
Can I volunteer and bring my little girl along ?
Absolutely 💯. It all depends on you. They would in some cases provide financial support for child care.
I with to know the website and how to create or the format of the UNv profile
Hi @peter.thanks for the update.i live in limbe Cameroon. I wish to know whether apart from online registration,There's any other UN office to deposit my documents
Thanks Peter for the information, am willing to work with UN Volunteer...how can I apply, the procedure please
You can apply through this link: www.unv.org/become-volunteer
I’m confused. You have never been a UN volunteer?
I have almost 2 years of working experience and a master degree, however I'm almost 30 so i can just apply for unv specialist which for the requirements u need. To have at least 3 years of experience... Having a Master degree could help me overcome that barrier?
Management, Executive Certificate in Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation. I am currently studying a BSc Nursing in Europe. I have 3 years experience as an M&E with a International NGO in Zimbabwe. What are my best chances & opportunities in UN? Can I also qualify for volunteering?
You're are quite qualified and has valuable experience already. I would advise you to apply for UN jobs especially in Europe.
Hello Peter thanks for this.
How do you apply/Create a profile with no work experience?
You need some work or volunteer experience to increase your chances of getting a UNV position. If you have very relevant education, you can also create your profile. However, work experience is paramount.
Thank , peter
What is better to start with volunteering or interneship ????
Thanks for this question. If you have had some work experience I would say volunteering is the way to go. But if you are still in school or fresh out of school you can give internship a shot. Either way if I had a choice to.make I would go for volunteering. As a volunteer you are bringing your full abilities to the table. Interns can be treated as purely leaners which can limit you from putting your skills fully into work.
I already applied
Great, I wish you the very best.
I was wondering how long does it usually take for them to get back to you after you apply ? x
There's no specific time frame for them to get back to applicants. For some people it could be weeks or months and for others it can take up to a year or more. So patience is required. Good luck.
Hi i like to apply as technicien, i work with un in chad, world bank s.sudan, african union somali and now in kome chad Esso.
I will definitely encourage you to go for it. All the best.
Hi Please I have a question though, how to deal when I do not have any experiences but the skill on Monitoring Evaluation. Then I am looking to get experiences so how advice can you give me please ?
Thank you for the question. You can find an organisation to work with as a volunteer and use the opportunity to build your experience. I started out like most people as a volunteer and worked myself up to where I am. I understand it can be challenging especially if you have bills to pay, but that's part of the sacrifices you have to make to build the life you want for yourself. God bless you.
So I am 30 with an MBA degree and less than 2 years of work experience ( as i was busy with education) . I recently completed a 6 months internship at UN DGC. Is 30 too late to apply for UNV?? Should I directly apply for jobs( i feel like jobs require a lot of experience) . It would be great if u could shed some light on this topic .
Hello Beautiful Pictures !
I can say that 30 it's not late at all for voluntering, and as Peter mentioned, it's gonna open a lot of doors for you with the UN when looking for a fulltime job after your time as a volunteer.
I hope that helped !
May the Lord's blessings rain upon your life and the life of your loved ones, especially upon your wonderful, beautiful and beloved family!
Much love, God bless you always, to you and your wonderful family ! :D
- Cristian
I can see that you're already on the right track. I will encourage you to create a UNV profile and also look out for full-time or temporary positions with the UN and other international organizations. With an MBA you sure have limitless opportunities and just need to take the right steps in searching for the fitting job. Keep developing yourself, keep giving back to your community and keep searching for your dream job. Age is not a big deal. This month I got an assignment with the UNV in the Middle East which I had to turn down for personal reasons. As you can tell I'm well over 30. Age is not a barrier when it comes to UNV. Ride on.
@@petertah thank u very much for your detailed information. It means a lot. You are helping so many people like myself. I have applied to couple of UNV positions and right now waiting for the reply. I will update if i receive any chance. By the way i hv realized that getting an offer at the UN is a very long procedure. It can take months sometimes. But, remaining hopeful. 😊
@@CrissGrajales thank u very much for your detailed information. It has helped me a lot to understand everything better.
If am form 4 leaver can I work with unv
Yes you can. But first of all you need to be 25 years of age and on top of that you have to create your own inspira account. Then after that, you proceed by applying to be a UNV through your local UNDP office.
I think it depends on what skillset you've got. Some positions may require a degree or advanced degree. But our society is evolving to the extent that some employers are preferring experience over education.
Yeah I am 28 yrs old..
@@billoloo2870 how do I create the account pls guide me
Hello Peter,
Could you share your cover letter or maybe make a video showing your profle?
I have created my profile and also i've applied to some UNV Vacancies but i did not get any call.I think i need some help because i have experience in local NGO as a social worker and project coordinator, but i never get shortlisted.
Thank you for reaching out. The key thing is to create a very good and competitive profile and keep updating it. I may look at doing a follow-up video where I tackle what to include in a profile and how to make it stand out from the millions. You have to also realize that you are competing against millions of young and very qualified people across the world. As a leader in my field, it took me close to 3 years to get my first assignment which I turned down for personal reasons. And then the second one came and I can tell you that this was after I went and acquired more skills and experience. So, keep developing yourself and updating your profile.
I found it boring.
Probably this was not for you pal. People are reaching me with great news of being interviewed for positions already.