For U.S. citizens seeking junior professional posts.
EXAMINATION CRITERIA (all must be met)
1. Be no more than 32 years old as of December 31, 2009 (UN requirement).
2. Have at least an undergraduate degree (advanced degree is an advantage but is not required) in one of the following occupational fields or related areas:
• Administration
• Economics
• Finance
• Information Technology
• Public Information
• Social Affairs
• Statistics
3. Be fluent in English and/or French, the two working languages of the
Secretariat. Knowledge of additional official languages of the UN
(Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish) is a definite advantage.
NOTE: The exam may be limited to the 40 most qualified Americans per occupational group.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 31, 2008
Detailed information and application forms may be obtained at:
www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/examin/ncrepage.htm
Examination will be held on February 24, 2009, in
New York City and San Francisco.
Travel expenses to and from exam site will NOT be paid
by the UN or U.S. Government.
