Career

  • Timeline of UN jobs from 2000 to 2023.
    Career,  United Nations

    UN Job Trends: From Expansion to Transformation

    Since 2000, the timeline histogram clearly illustrates the significant expansion of the UN’s institutional workforce in the early 21st century and its subsequent stabilization into a large, complex system of around 130,000 core international and nationally recruited staff. How will it change in future? There are two phases: The current situation is characterized by three driving forces: Future Trends & Projections For a job seeker, this means: * Focus on acquiring the “future skills” highlighted in UN strategy documents. * Understand that securing a permanent (fixed-term) contract is becoming more competitive, while opportunities for specialized, short-term consultancies may grow in specific high-demand fields. * Be prepared for field experience and…

  • African Atomic Policy Lab
    Career,  Diplomacy

    Call for Application: African Atomic Policy Lab (AAPL)

    The AAPL is a 7-month program designed to develop the next generation of African nuclear policy experts and amplify African leadership in global nuclear and security policy debates. It is organized by the International Student/Young Pugwash (ISYP) Africa Project. Learn more and apply by 20 January 2026: https://isyp.org/african-atomic-policy-lab-aapl/ ✨Benefits:✔️ Advanced training from a distinguished international faculty✔️ Personalized, one-on-one mentorship from senior policy experts✔️ Produce original, actionable policy paper disseminated to global policymakers and international institutions✔️ Potential for international publication with Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, European Leadership Network, and Inkstick Media✔️ Support to engage in international conferences and policy forums✔️ Membership in the African Atomic Voices Network✔️ An official certificate of…