I applied for a UN job. After interview a month later, I was told on September 3rd that I had been retained, but I should immediately respond to the email by Yes or No. I replied with a Yes and on the 7th, i was asked to submit my p11 form and a copy of my highest diplmas. I did so the same day and since then I haven't heard anything from them and it has been over 3 weeks. I have written them to try to understand why the delay and to know what the next steps would be and got no response whatsoever. It was the UNHCR to ve more precise. Can you shed more light as to what can be the probable halt in communication and how long the delay can take?
Hello and thanks for the video. I work in recruitment for the UN and the point you mention about a Master's degree being required is not correct. If a candidate has a Bachelor's degree, and not a Master's degree, then they would still be able to apply for the job if they have the amount of required experience plus an additional two years. This is mentioned in the Education section of a typical job opening for a Professional position in the UN Secretariat.
Thank you for key points to be noted before applying. I am not discouraging applying again and again. So, when I get regret email from any UN agency for not selecting me, it gives me courage for the future...
Thank you so much for the details. I applied for a job but was impatient to hear back. Now I realize that I had the wrong idea; I should have waited a little longer to hear back.
omg thank you so much because ive been wrecking my brain after just a few days of applying thinking to myself will i ever get a call.now i feel so much better.
Wonderful thanks for the informative video, I have done several assessment tests in various office (UN HQ, UNSOS, UNON and UNMIK) and I'm waiting for the results.
I realized their assessments are related to the job that you applied for, and also do thorough general research. Practice reading in the language for Verbal Reasoning test, develop basic arithmetic skills and familiarize yourself with the United Nations Core Values and Competencies Framework.@@matinmalok1738
Thank you so much! I didn't realise about that issue with the personal history and overlapping dates. I completed my Masters part time while doing a law degree full-time (I already had a BA). Part of my PhD was also done while working full-time, so there are a lot of overlapping dates. Now I'm worried the system is going to eliminate me for this, argh!
I am not sure if it is the case everywhere and in every organization but I was told it was an issue on my profile when I did apply to one UNEP. It's so hard to know what is an overall rule and what is specific to an entity or a reviewer.
@@HippyInASuit1 I will try and rework mine a bit next time I apply just to make sure. Thanks again so much for your videos! I have had the goal of working as a human rights officer for over ten years and have done everything I can think of in the last 15 years to build my education and experience, but damn the whole process seems like such an enigma lol - sometimes I feel like there aren't even real people at the other end of the whole process. I don't know anyone who works at secretariat, so I guess trying to build some connections now will help too, but not even sure how to go about that. I will just keep applying I guess!
Am glad to hear that you succeed in UN position. Am Dr. Abdiwasa' and am General Practitioner. Am one of the agent field of International Medical Group. I would like to make you contact via gmail or WhatsApp if you don't mind it.
@@dr.abdiwazakahie88 could you tell me notices about the written assessment . I applied to UN job and send me to do written assessment by email. What about it?
I mean thank you so much for the details, but do you have any advice for a 31 years old guy who has finished his Master's in Marketing right before the Corona Virus and has been stuck since then without a job, I am always overwhelmed with the application of the UN jobs it makes me frustrated.. so any piece of advice would be appreciated it
Yes, this happened to me last year, i was competing with someone who is already internally doing the same role, I received no feedback after Reference check till today.
I have two questions please, if I am currently working but planning to quit the job once accepted in the UN position, would it be a drawback to reveal that in the application? My 2nd question is what to do if I have no recommendations?
Hello, this video has been quite informative and it got me thinking....maybe I could get some insight from you on my own experience. Earlier this year I got an invitation to apply for a position with UNOPS which I gladly did, some 5-6weeks after the deadline for application I checked my application status and saw that I was longlisted, the position status then moved to shortlisting and then to Evaluation and has been on that for more than a month. Actually I don't even understand what that means, if the shortlisted candidates have already been contacted and interviewed or not. It is as confusing to me as it is making me anxious because I have been longing to get a role with the UN. Can you at least explain this part to me if that's possible?
Hi I’m about to enroll for a master degree of Disaster resilience and sustainable development this year and aim for the possibility to work with UNDRR. Can i ask if you have any experience in these fields? Thanks
Thank you for this very informative video. Could you please tell me if a candidate with a Master is eligible to apply for a general staff role which usually requires a high school diploma? will the application be automatically discarded by the recruitment tool before it gets to the manager? Thanks!
I have three separate applications for general service positions at the moment in several different agencies within the U.N.. I check my application status on a daily basis. My status is continually "Under Consideration". It's been months. Is there anything I can do to follow up? I am really concerned. I would really like to work with this international organization. This is really taking long. Your reply and advice would be greatly appreciated.
I applied for job in UNDP. The place of posting was in Kawait. It has been mentioned in the email that u will have to pay 280 USD for psychometric mean objective score through cendrov associates Inc. I didn't reply because I thought it as a scam. Please tell me is UNDP require such demands?
Thank you for all the videos there are great. I just applied to an intership position and in my php i have a one year double job where it was a temporary assignment at work... Should i reapply with the distinction in my php so the system does not discard? Or is it worst to double apply. Thx
Don't worry! Just correct it on your next application. I experienced this back in 2017-2018 so they may have evolved their thinking but regardless I like to just make it clean to increase my chances
Hey I have a quick question. I am considering an application for a position in Nairobi. The thing is that I am working full time for over 3 years in a position that suits the position that I want to apply for and at the same time im doing my bachelors at the moment. I will finished my bachelors in 3 months. Does that mean that they will kick out my application immediately ?
I just got my master degree by part time, working full time along the way, it is sad to hear that experience will not be counted and my profile will be dumped immediately 😢😢😢
Are you saying that all of those who did a Master's degree after many years of working will be disqualified, despite how good they are? If so, how did you get the UN job, given that you were also in this situation? Please clarify.
I don’t know for sure, I can only speak from my experience and every agency is different. I think it is mostly a problem if you are quite early in your career, for me I had 5 years of full time experience and 3 years of part time experience (but doing business development in an energy company) + masters and the system virtually discounted all of it - this was the first « cut » by a machine not looked at by people. The post was for someone with 5 years and they said I was counted as someone with 2-3 years. I have only ever successfully received consulting contracts in the UN, never a staff position and that is the case for 90% of the young people I know working in the system.
i just happened to got selected for written test in which i forget to attempt one question of 15 marks out of 100 can you pls tell me what are my chances of getting selected for the interview ??
I can only speak from my experience recruiting but if someone skipped a question I would probably not select them because I am often looking for attention to detail. Hard to say though, if your other answers were amazing you never know.
My hand talking is out of control in this video 😅
I applied for a UN job. After interview a month later, I was told on September 3rd that I had been retained, but I should immediately respond to the email by Yes or No.
I replied with a Yes and on the 7th, i was asked to submit my p11 form and a copy of my highest diplmas. I did so the same day and since then I haven't heard anything from them and it has been over 3 weeks. I have written them to try to understand why the delay and to know what the next steps would be and got no response whatsoever. It was the UNHCR to ve more precise. Can you shed more light as to what can be the probable halt in communication and how long the delay can take?
It’s totally fine 😊
I wanted to ask you if you are still working for the UN?
@@rasul407 I no longer work at the UN - I now run an initiative that is a collaboration between the UN and the private sector.
@@HippyInASuit1 would it be possible to chat with you in private on this subject please?
Hello and thanks for the video. I work in recruitment for the UN and the point you mention about a Master's degree being required is not correct. If a candidate has a Bachelor's degree, and not a Master's degree, then they would still be able to apply for the job if they have the amount of required experience plus an additional two years. This is mentioned in the Education section of a typical job opening for a Professional position in the UN Secretariat.
I work in the UNDP, what you said is absolutely true🙏
Hello Gemechu, I just applied for the UNDP graduate program. Do you have any advice on the online assessment?
@@midegm2621 don't drink too much, PAO here
Thank you 🥰
You're really taking me to my career and of course to the world.
Thank you for key points to be noted before applying. I am not discouraging applying again and again. So, when I get regret email from any UN agency for not selecting me, it gives me courage for the future...
Thank you so much for the details. I applied for a job but was impatient to hear back. Now I realize that I had the wrong idea; I should have waited a little longer to hear back.
Don´t be discouraged! So am I 👊🤛👊✊
Never give up! 💪🏻
omg thank you so much because ive been wrecking my brain after just a few days of applying thinking to myself will i ever get a call.now i feel so much better.
Hey hun, did you hear back from the UN ?
Very good video I wish you the best and more
Thanks
Wonderful thanks for the informative video, I have done several assessment tests in various office (UN HQ, UNSOS, UNON and UNMIK) and I'm waiting for the results.
Hey Dear Bro I need your Advice if you have time.
Please reply me I want to get information's about the assessments.
Thanks
I realized their assessments are related to the job that you applied for, and also do thorough general research. Practice reading in the language for Verbal Reasoning test, develop basic arithmetic skills and familiarize yourself with the United Nations Core Values and Competencies Framework.@@matinmalok1738
Thank you so much! I didn't realise about that issue with the personal history and overlapping dates. I completed my Masters part time while doing a law degree full-time (I already had a BA). Part of my PhD was also done while working full-time, so there are a lot of overlapping dates. Now I'm worried the system is going to eliminate me for this, argh!
I am not sure if it is the case everywhere and in every organization but I was told it was an issue on my profile when I did apply to one UNEP. It's so hard to know what is an overall rule and what is specific to an entity or a reviewer.
@@HippyInASuit1 I will try and rework mine a bit next time I apply just to make sure. Thanks again so much for your videos! I have had the goal of working as a human rights officer for over ten years and have done everything I can think of in the last 15 years to build my education and experience, but damn the whole process seems like such an enigma lol - sometimes I feel like there aren't even real people at the other end of the whole process. I don't know anyone who works at secretariat, so I guess trying to build some connections now will help too, but not even sure how to go about that. I will just keep applying I guess!
Very useful video. I got all information I needed. Thank you
Thank you so much.. i am looking forward to making a similar video myself when i am working with the UN😄
You can do it! Wishing you lots of luck in your job hunt.
thanks Kali 😄@@HippyInASuit1
Useful. I have my job interview this week for consultant
Am glad to hear that you succeed in UN position. Am Dr. Abdiwasa' and am General Practitioner. Am one of the agent field of International Medical Group. I would like to make you contact via gmail or WhatsApp if you don't mind it.
@@dr.abdiwazakahie88 could you tell me notices about the written assessment .
I applied to UN job and send me to do written assessment by email. What about it?
I mean thank you so much for the details, but do you have any advice for a 31 years old guy who has finished his Master's in Marketing right before the Corona Virus and has been stuck since then without a job, I am always overwhelmed with the application of the UN jobs it makes me frustrated.. so any piece of advice would be appreciated it
Thank you for sharing your ideas and experiences. Watching all the way from Vanuatu 😀😁👍🔥🔥🇻🇺🇻🇺🇻🇺
great info! is there more information about what you like to see in cover letters?!?
Really impressive.
Yes, this happened to me last year, i was competing with someone who is already internally doing the same role, I received no feedback after Reference check till today.
Very effective video. Thanks so much 💞
Great! thanks so much :)
This is so helpful. Thank you.
Thanks, really enjoyed this video
I got an interview call an year later!!
Thank you so much for this information
Very informative indeed. Thanks!
@hippy in a suit could you please make a video on what majors are best for working at a place like the un?
Good idea
impresive
Quite encouraging and informative. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much!
Excellent information
I have two questions please, if I am currently working but planning to quit the job once accepted in the UN position, would it be a drawback to reveal that in the application?
My 2nd question is what to do if I have no recommendations?
What are some of your suggestions for getting work experience and where did you get your work experience?
I had applied for undp for driving job in last November I have not replied from organisation yet what should I wait are not
Send a polite follow up reminder.
Hello, this video has been quite informative and it got me thinking....maybe I could get some insight from you on my own experience. Earlier this year I got an invitation to apply for a position with UNOPS which I gladly did, some 5-6weeks after the deadline for application I checked my application status and saw that I was longlisted, the position status then moved to shortlisting and then to Evaluation and has been on that for more than a month. Actually I don't even understand what that means, if the shortlisted candidates have already been contacted and interviewed or not. It is as confusing to me as it is making me anxious because I have been longing to get a role with the UN.
Can you at least explain this part to me if that's possible?
I have the same question, how did it go with you?
I also dream of a world where the ocean is not on fire.....
Continue dreaming
Hi I’m about to enroll for a master degree of Disaster resilience and sustainable development this year and aim for the possibility to work with UNDRR. Can i ask if you have any experience in these fields? Thanks
Thank you for this very informative video. Could you please tell me if a candidate with a Master is eligible to apply for a general staff role which usually requires a high school diploma? will the application be automatically discarded by the recruitment tool before it gets to the manager? Thanks!
could you tell me notices about the written assessment .
I applied to UN job and send me to do written assessment by email. What about it
How did it go. I have to write an assessment tomorrow
What role can i apply with a first degree?
I have three separate applications for general service positions at the moment in several different agencies within the U.N.. I check my application status on a daily basis. My status is continually "Under Consideration". It's been months. Is there anything I can do to follow up? I am really concerned. I would really like to work with this international organization. This is really taking long. Your reply and advice would be greatly appreciated.
Patience!
I applied for job in UNDP. The place of posting was in Kawait. It has been mentioned in the email that u will have to pay 280 USD for psychometric mean objective score through cendrov associates Inc.
I didn't reply because I thought it as a scam.
Please tell me is UNDP require such demands?
The UN will never make you pay anything for applications so, yes, this is a scam. Please ignore and report as spam in your email account.
Thank you for the information. Would you be aware if they conduct recruitment virtually (on-line) or if you need to be physically present?
Online is quite normal
@@HippyInASuit1 thank you. Will read more about UN. I was looking also at positions for the EU and these processes appear to be in person only.
What are some of the projects the un normally do.
Are projects design by individual consultants and volunteers?
Thank you for all the videos there are great. I just applied to an intership position and in my php i have a one year double job where it was a temporary assignment at work... Should i reapply with the distinction in my php so the system does not discard? Or is it worst to double apply. Thx
For an internship I wouldn’t worry, just leave your original submission :) Sending you good luck 🤞
Thank you 🙏
Great 👍
Oh no, I put a full time and part-time job! What should I do 😢
Don't worry! Just correct it on your next application. I experienced this back in 2017-2018 so they may have evolved their thinking but regardless I like to just make it clean to increase my chances
If it required a master degree and I have a PhD, should I apply based on it?
Masters would be a minimum so a PhD meets the requirement.
@@HippyInASuit1 Thank you
Hey I have a quick question. I am considering an application for a position in Nairobi. The thing is that I am working full time for over 3 years in a position that suits the position that I want to apply for and at the same time im doing my bachelors at the moment. I will finished my bachelors in 3 months. Does that mean that they will kick out my application immediately ?
So how does one make his/her pre-Masters degree experience count?
I have seen some D2 D1 P5 level jobs vacancies in un job website what about them are they lower grade job than YPP and JPP
Hello, those levels are actually very senior. They would not be filled by a YPP or JPO, they would be someone with 15 years + experience.
U knw i have many queries regarding this nd other career related topics , can u help ?.... I mean would u like share ur email or smthng to chat
Thanks
Helo. My dear I need job I am intrested I retired from pakistan Army & I am operator of all heavy machinery plz help me
I just got my master degree by part time, working full time along the way, it is sad to hear that experience will not be counted and my profile will be dumped immediately 😢😢😢
Keep trying though because every agency is different and that was just my personal experience with one!
Tnank You, That was helpful. And you are veey sweet as well as.
How did you fix the problem of your pre masters work experience not counting?
I took on short term consultancies that required less experience than I had 😢
Good job madam UN ai am experience sl army
Are you saying that all of those who did a Master's degree after many years of working will be disqualified, despite how good they are? If so, how did you get the UN job, given that you were also in this situation? Please clarify.
I don’t know for sure, I can only speak from my experience and every agency is different. I think it is mostly a problem if you are quite early in your career, for me I had 5 years of full time experience and 3 years of part time experience (but doing business development in an energy company) + masters and the system virtually discounted all of it - this was the first « cut » by a machine not looked at by people. The post was for someone with 5 years and they said I was counted as someone with 2-3 years. I have only ever successfully received consulting contracts in the UN, never a staff position and that is the case for 90% of the young people I know working in the system.
I dream one day come and I am working with un
Mam ...I also dreamt to be a human rights officer in UN
Do u get
i just happened to got selected for written test in which i forget to attempt one question of 15 marks out of 100 can you pls tell me what are my chances of getting selected for the interview ??
also whats their criteria about total marks for qualifying writen test
I can only speak from my experience recruiting but if someone skipped a question I would probably not select them because I am often looking for attention to detail. Hard to say though, if your other answers were amazing you never know.
@Khan what sort of questions do they ask in the written test please?
What sort of questions do they ask in the written assessment. I have to write one tomorrow
YOU ARE DOING GOOD JOB BUT YOU DONT WORK OUT OF UN I AM FROM ETHIOPIA IF YOU ARE VOLUNTARY TO DO WITH US WE HAPPY AND READY .TO DO WITH YOU
Please please help me
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Thanks so much, for me the most important is, You are so beautiful and attractive 😍
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