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…