Mixed experience, depending substantially on location. - Director United Nations Employee Review

3.0
10 Mar 2015
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Pros

Involvement in important and exciting issues affecting governments people all around the world. Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of some disadvantaged and vulnerable people. High salaries and allowances. Postings away from Headquarters -- in developing countries -- usually more satisfying.

Cons

Stultifying bureaucracy. Management quality variable with sometimes extremely poor ethical standards. Headquarters ( New York ) more bureaucratic and frustrating. Financial constraints on program activities. Member states too often accept or engineer shabby compromises because they serves their political ends.

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5.0
13 June 2026
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Pros

principled, quality, experience, network, challenging

Cons

demanding, bureaucracy, discrepancy, limitations, other

4.0
30 May 2026
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Pros

Great multicultural environment with people from all over the world, which creates a very enriching and inclusive atmosphere. Everyone is punctual and colleagues are very chill and easy to work with. The diversity of backgrounds makes collaboration genuinely enjoyable.

Cons

Very resistant to change and innovation. The organization tends to stick to old processes and is reluctant to adopt new technologies or modern approaches. Progress and improvements move extremely slowly, which can be frustrating for those looking to make an impact. its also unpaid which sucks

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