ItzNas:
Not entirely true. I just recently resigned from one of the iNGOs you listed here. I handled budgeting and we frequently worked as a consortium with the donors and I know for sure that very few top donors match what UN pays eg USAID, DfID. I have more than a few friends working with WFP and UNICEF in Maiduguri also.
You can get UN job on merit but knowing someone there makes you stand a better chance. You would still have to ace the tests and interviews but it greatly boosts your chance.
The points about getting in through the talent program and having to hold a Master's degree are also incorrect.

You didn't get me properly. I said getting there is usually competitive. I cant remember saying that the pay of all those NGOs are higher than that of UN. I merely listed other NGOs and INGOs one could apply to instead of waiting for UN. With experience in those NGOs, one could leverage on that and apply to UN. Note also that UN tries to balance nationalities in their staffing composition.

Masters degree gives an edge over others when it comes to INGOs and UN. That's the fact. But experience is the most sought after qualification. Bro, it would be difficult to enter through the global talent program without masters or proven cognate experience, which are mainly for recent graduates with exceptional results.

IvyGRush:


Good Day @Reasonwithme2
Can you kindly Share this please
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Good day sir, but I won't be sharing anything to anyone until I meet the right persons involved.

IderadeAratumi:
I am a Female Nigerian in my early thirties and have been working @ the UN for several years.

This thread has been created to answer specific questions you may have about working in the UN.

I have been working from home since the beginning of the pandemic and my days are always extremely busy ; juggling official duties with domestic responsibilities as a wife and mother . Notwithstanding, I will try my best to select serious questions and provide comprehensive feedback that will help you kick start your journey in this regard.

As the thread progresses, I shall be posting vacancies from several UN/international organisations in Nigeria, and also provide support with helping you to brand your CV for international organisations like the UN, but not limited to the UN.

Please note that this thread is for serious minded peeps only and comments irrelevant to the purpose of this (life changing) thread will be overlooked.


Kind Regards,
Iderade Aratumi

Please I have been applying for years to no avail. What could I be doing wrong?

Agbegbaorogboye:

Well, like I said, this your post was posted on another webpage. Just google it and see.
Besides, I'm not aware of a professional in today's world without a LinkedIn bio

Yes if it is that, I have an explanation for it which I am sure the mod who moved this thread to front page is also aware of. I do not owe anyone an explanation. Thanks for yor concern though. The country has become something else in terms of security, that even in real life, less than 5 persons know where I work, not to talk of the fact that it is a managerial position. Hence, I understand you tryiing to protect the interest of innocent job seekers perfectly and do not take any offense.

IderadeAratumi:
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Applaudable. The kind of value I was insinuating. Do not share your idea with anyone. Instead, package it into a captivating, irresistible proposal and share with relevant UN agencies home and abroad. Nothing is guaranteed but it is a good place to start.

Best of Luck!

I would be doing just exactly that, thanks

IderadeAratumi:


Will try my best to expatiate on this tomorrow. Thanks

Thank you so much, I'd remind you

blackpanda:


Please I have been applying for years to no avail. What could I be doing wrong?

What value stands you out from other jobseekers? An adverisement can be made for only 1 or maximum of 5 positions (not always, anyway) and thousands of people apply. When my position was advertised, over one thousand applied and I was the only one selected. This is a story for another day as I will be sharing lessons learnt during that recruitment process, probably before the end of this week. During the recruitment of my subordinates, over three thousand applied per vacancy but only 1 was recruited for each VA. So it is not about what you could be doing wrong. It is a highly competitive process that seeks to identify the most valuable ones that will bring unquantifiable value on board. But of course, it is not restricted to value. Value is just the starting point. I will try to share my insights on this as the thread progresses.

IderadeAratumi:


Because I went to church

Ok then. Welcome back

Thank you very much... Ma..

I believe the missions or INGO.. has to taken the stands of Man know Man too..

In a way i believe they are compromised.. Not like what we were told about them...being in Good books..

IJEYdiamond:
Thank you very much... Ma..

I believe the missions or INGO.. has to taken the stands of Man know Man too..

In a way i believe they are compromised.. Not like what we were told about them...being in Good books..

I agree. But in the UN, man-know man does not guarantee you the job. I'll share my personal experience about this tomorrow as I was initially sent a rejection mail to allow for "well connected candidates", until... TBC tomorrow.

Great

IderadeAratumi:


Yes if it is that, I have an explanation for it which I am sure the mod who moved this thread to front page is also aware of. I do not owe anyone an explanation. Thanks for yor concern though. The country has become something else in terms of security, that even in real life, less than 5 persons know where I work, not to talk of the fact that it is a managerial position. Hence, I understand you tryiing to protect the interest of innocent job seekers perfectly and do not take any offense.

Your explanation is taken with caution still. However, if I may ask a final question before I hold my peace, and also offer a word of advice presumptuously.
Since you claim to hold a managerial position at UN, what is your endgame precisely for this thread?
If it is to offer general advice, I think people will be better served if you write it out as an article.
However, it will be better by virtue of your position, if you make available vacancies that may exist, which you think are realistic for people to apply to and also if possible, give them tips on what to look out for to get the jobs.
People are desperate nowadays and there are a lot of Nigerians who profit from the desperation of others. It would be wrong to give people false hope on things you are not sure of following through or that the chances of being successful are very low.

Agbegbaorogboye:

Your explanation is taken with caution still. However, if I may ask a final question before I hold my peace, and also offer a word of advice presumptuously.
Since you claim to hold a managerial position at UN, what is your endgame precisely for this thread?
If it is to offer general advice, I think people will be better served if you write it out as an article.
However, it will be better by virtue of your position, if you make available vacancies that may exist, which you think are realistic for people to apply to and also if possible, give them tips on what to look out for to get the jobs.
People are desperate nowadays and there are a lot of Nigerians who profit from the desperation of others. It would be wrong to give people false hope on things you are not sure of following through or that the chances of being successful are very low.

I did not explain anything to you. I told you I owe no one any explanation. I only buttressed on my understanding about your doubts which reflects in the way I live my life, hence I do not feel bad about your cautiousness or take offence.

If you go through my posts, you will understand the the purpose of this thread, hence your recommendations above only reinforces the thread's purpose before you even typed it out.

Odunayaw:
Please can I get advice for a fresh Quantity Surveying graduate?

jabberjawz please

Good day ma'am. I would like to know how I'd get an NGO agency as my PPA as I'm almost done with school and working with an NGO has been something I've been looking forward to lately.

I'm studying Adult and non formal education with my course area being English and Literature. What areas can I focus on in an NGO agency?

@ideredearatumi @jabberjawz please your attention is needed

IderadeAratumi:
I am a Female Nigerian in my early thirties and have been working @ the UN for several years.

This thread has been created to answer specific questions you may have about working in the UN.

I have been working from home since the beginning of the pandemic and my days are always extremely busy ; juggling official duties with domestic responsibilities as a wife and mother . Notwithstanding, I will try my best to select serious questions and provide comprehensive feedback that will help you kick start your journey in this regard.

As the thread progresses, I shall be posting vacancies from several UN/international organisations in Nigeria, and also provide support with helping you to brand your CV for international organisations like the UN, but not limited to the UN.

Please note that this thread is for serious minded peeps only and comments irrelevant to the purpose of this (life changing) thread will be overlooked.


Kind Regards
Iderade Aratumi

Good evening ma'am.. I'll like to make enquiry on working with UN or any other notable NGO/Civil Society.. Currently a student thou and would love to get intern in any of the aforementioned places my area is f specializations are English Language (for corporate communications) Public Relation, Public/International affairs would really need mentorship on this stuffs because I'm currently an under graduate.

Odunayaw:
jabberjawz please

Hey Boss, apologies for not responding to your post....I will refer your question to the @op....

... quantity surveyors work as estate or premises officer in the previous iNGO I worked for b4 joining the UN..... however you will need to do some more research, google more, I personally have not really come across a quantity surveyor working in the UN but I think there are, but you can diversify your skills to have additional value added to your CV....& That would be additional value you are bringing to the table......but the @op can add her thoughts on this as well.

Sorry, my bad. I get you now. You're correct.

Focusmind:


You didn't get me properly. I said getting there is usually competitive. I cant remember saying that the pay of all those NGOs are higher than that of UN. I merely listed other NGOs and INGOs one could apply to instead of waiting for UN. With experience in those NGOs, one could leverage on that and apply to UN. Note also that UN tries to balance nationalities in their staffing composition.

Masters degree gives an edge over others when it comes to INGOs and UN. That's the fact. But experience is the most sought after qualification. Bro, it would be difficult to enter through the global talent program without masters or proven cognate experience, which are mainly for recent graduates with exceptional results.

You be insider bro. MSF has funding that rubs shoulder with UN but pay isn't good. They believe you doing it as an humanitarian and not to make money. My best friend and flatmate works there. Don't compare their pay with UN. They don't even match up to INGOs like IRC, Mercy Corps, NRC etc

tito44:


Lol... In MSF, a log supervisor is in grade 6, the take home is around 260k+, in UN, a log assistant takes 700k+. Msf don't even pay anything compared to UN, iFRC, ICRC etc

Perdiem for msf is a misery 3k per night. UN is like times 15 of that for a night.

Summary: a manager in MSF does not earn anything close to an assistant in UN agencies

ItzNas:
You be insider bro. MSF has funding that rubs shoulder with UN but pay isn't good. They believe you doing it as an humanitarian and not to make money. My best friend and flatmate works there. Don't compare their pay with UN. They don't even match up to INGOs like IRC, Mercy Corps, NRC etc

God bless u. MSF will always tell their staff that their money is for their Beneficiaries and not for their staff

IderadeAratumi:


What value stands you out from other jobseekers? An adverisement can be made for only 1 or maximum of 5 positions (not always, anyway) and thousands of people apply. When my position was advertised, over one thousand applied and I was the only one selected. This is a story for another day as I will be sharing lessons learnt during that recruitment process, probably before the end of this week. During the recruitment of my subordinates, over three thousand applied per vacancy but only 1 was recruited for each VA. So it is not about what you could be doing wrong. It is a highly competitive process that seeks to identify the most valuable ones that will bring unquantifiable value on board. But of course, it is not restricted to value. Value is just the starting point. I will try to share my insights on this as the thread progresses.

Ok thank you

Hmm it seems as if to get the employment is like finding needle in a haystack. It's well. Btw I now have pH.d, yet still no positive response.

Hmmm iderade aratumi what a name. 419

beegs:
I am applying for a security job in juba and I have 10yrs experience in security and intelligence in Nigeria. And I am 38 yrs old. Any tip?

Help kindly link me too, I have 8 years experience in the Navy

Reasonwithme2:


Good day sir, but I won't be sharing anything to anyone until I meet the right persons involved.

Tell Me about the Right persons you want to meet. Or How much is Needed to get this Project/Idea to Limelight?

Please Speak before we loose you and the Idea and we are back to Square !%,*

Pls i want to ask if UN is giving grants to nigerians. I got a phone call from an unknown number telling me to submit my personal details like account number, email, phone number, etc so as to get ready to receive grant from the UNO. The problem is that i cant really remember applying for their grant, though i did used to apply for some things, but i cant really remember.

Cuttycool:
Pls i want to ask if UN is giving grants to nigerians. I got a phone call from an unknown number telling me to submit my personal details like account number, email, phone number, etc so as to get ready to receive grant from the UNO. The problem is that i cant really remember applying for their grant, though i did used to apply for some things, but i cant really remember.

Run!!!

Jungleluv5:
Hmmm iderade aratumi what a name. 419

Thank you

Thank you

IderadeAratumi:
Run!!!

jabberjawz:


Hey Boss, apologies for not responding to your post....I will refer your question to the @op....

... quantity surveyors work as estate or premises officer in the previous iNGO I worked for b4 joining the UN..... however you will need to do some more research, google more, I personally have not really come across a quantity surveyor working in the UN but I think there are, but you can diversify your skills to have additional value added to your CV....& That would be additional value you are bringing to the table......but the @op can add her thoughts on this as well.

Thanks for doing justice to this. Nothing more to add

Nigerians na their own problems.

IvyGRush:


Tell Me about the Right persons you want to meet. Or How much is Needed to get this Project/Idea to Limelight?

Please Speak before we loose you and the Idea and we are back to Square !%,*

Nobody is losing me, and I'm working on it,
Thanks for your concern

jabberjawz:



Lucky you, well, from my experience working as an IP, experience is one of the key ingredients to getting shortlisted for IP/National roles...

I had experience, but not NGO or international. By the way, if IP means what I think it means, then you be my senior sir

That is the next level I am aiming for as my Ogas here have refused me to go on temporary duty reassignments; making me miss out on several opportunities after being requested for. Already looking @ opportunities in other agencies, 'cos as long as I remain here, dem no gree make I go. It is well