United Nations Competitive Examination

To be given only to U.S. citizens seeking junior professional posts (P-2 level).

EXAMINATION CRITERIA (all must be met)

1.  Be a citizen of the United States of America.

2.  Be no more than 32 years old as of December 31, 2005.

3.  Have at least an undergraduate degree (advanced degree is a definite advantage) in one of the following occupational fields or related areas:

• Administration
• Finance
• Human Rights
• Humanitarian Affairs
• Public Information
•  Social Affairs

4.   Be fluent in English 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:    A maximum of 50 individuals will be allowed to take the exam  per occupational group.  If applicants exceed 50, only the most qualified will be selected.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  September 17, 2004
(Extended from former deadline of September 5)

Detailed information and application forms may be obtained from the Internet:
                           www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/examin/exam.htm 
     or
employmentun@state.gov

EXAMINATION WILL BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 22, 2005
     in
New York, Chicago, and San Francisco (details to be announced at later date)

Travel expenses to and from exam site will NOT be paid by the UN or U.S. government.