UN Profiles

Natalie from France, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

What is your department and posting location - and what does your
job involve?

I work as a consultant for the Global Programme Against
Money Laundering (GPML) in the United Nations on Drugs and Crime.
My job involves researching and providing and legal analysis of UN Member States' anti-money laundering/countering the financing of terrorism regimes.

Why did you want to join the UN?

I have always been interested in international relations and
sustainable development projects, which is why I focused my studies on
those matters. My Master's degree in International Administration and
International Law was also fully dedicated to the work of the international
organisations and the NGOs. The UN system represents the greatest
opportunity to contribute to the promotion of sustainable development,
human rights and security, and to enhance international dialogue and
cooperation among all states.

What advice would you give to someone who wants to start working for the
UN?

The UN bases its recruitment on geographical and gender equality, and
expects already well-experienced experts. For young professionals, it might
be a good advice to look at the Junior Professional Officer's (JPO)
opportunities within your country if it exists, or to start working for
other entities before applying for the UN, as with a certain number of
years of experience, it might be easier to get a job in the organisation.

Did you complete an internship for the UN? If so, what did you gain from
the experience?

Yes, I completed a four-month internship within the UN a year before my consultancy began. This was a very interesting experience, as it gave a wide overview of
a UN organisation, its structure, rules, way of operating, objectives, and
strengths as well as weaknesses. This experience confirmed my
willingness to work for the UN system later on.

What qualification or experience was the most useful for getting a job
with the UN?

I only have a temporary contract with the UN, and I am not considered a
staff member. I am required to have a working break of at least 6
months before applying for any permanent job with the UN. But I trust that my
experience as a consultant and my knowledge of the UN system and projects
will be a good asset for further applications.

What is most satisfying about working for the UN?

The most satisfying part of working with the Global Programme Against Money Laundering is to see real improvements in countries' anti money laundering regimes - i.e. their legislation and implementation of UN/international standards.


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Natalie from France, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime What is your department and posting location - and what does your job involve? I work as a consultant for the Global Programme Against Money Laundering (GPML) in the United Nations on Drugs and Crime. My job involves researching and providing and legal analysis of UN Member States' anti-money laundering/countering the financing of terrorism regimes. Why did you want to join the UN? I have always been interested in international relations and sustainable development projects, which is why I focused my studies on those matters. My Master's degree in International Administration and International Law was also fully dedicated to the work of the international organisations and the NGOs. The UN system represents the greatest opportunity to contribute to the promotion of sustainable development, human rights and security, and to enhance international dialogue and cooperation among all states. What advice would you give to someone who wants to start working for the UN? The UN bases its recruitment on geographical and gender equality, and expects already well-experienced experts. For young professionals, it might be a good advice to look at the Junior Professional Officer's (JPO) opportunities within your country if it exists, or to start working for other entities before applying for the UN, as with a certain number of years of experience, it might be easier to get a job in the organisation. Did you complete an internship for the UN? If so, what did you gain from the experience? Yes, I completed a four-month internship within the UN a year before my consultancy began. This was a very interesting experience, as it gave a wide overview of a UN organisation, its structure, rules, way of operating, objectives, and strengths as well as weaknesses. This experience confirmed my willingness to work for the UN system later on. What qualification or experience was the most useful for getting a job with the UN? I only have a temporary contract with the UN, and I am not considered a staff member. I am required to have a working break of at least 6 months before applying for any permanent job with the UN. But I trust that my experience as a consultant and my knowledge of the UN system and projects will be a good asset for further applications. What is most satisfying about working for the UN? The most satisfying part of working with the Global Programme Against Money Laundering is to see real improvements in countries' anti money laundering regimes - i.e. their legislation and implementation of UN/international standards.