On average, employees in New York City, NY at United Nations give their company a 4.2 rating out of 5.0 based on 12, whereas overall Average Rating of United Nations is 4.0 out of 5.0 based on 53 United Nations Review Ratings. The happiest United Nations employees in New York City, NY are Anonymous Employees submitting an average rating of 4.1.
"I worked for United Nations as a Data Analyst Intern last summer. It was a great experience!"
"I worked as an intern at the United Nations' Statistics Division in winter 2019. It was an amazing opportunity where I was able to work with such a diverse group of individuals from all over the world and produce data-driven insights in the environmental-economic sector. I would highly recommend this internship to anyone seeking to make a meaningful impact on environmental policies."
"Amazing staff and working environment."
"Excellent work environment."
"I have been here for between 6 - 24 months and it's quite a close-knit and supportive place to work. However, there is no room for growth if you are a locally-recruited employee. The work ethic can do a lot better too."
"Bureaucracy is killing talents in the UN. No real competition over posts and no career path."
"Good organization to work in as an intern."
"I have work for Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Turkey as UNDP Design Consultant for 2 years. It is really hard to work with non-related persons with Information Technology but also great because this challenge always gives you new ways to present and build your project."
"Before stepping into an industry as a professional, I prepared myself with three internship experiences in different areas. I did not only learn a lot of useful technical skills while working, but also realized the importance of team-working. The first one started in United Nations DESA, where I worked with 11 other group members from different countries on analyzing and evaluating the performance of each UN member country on its E-government performance. After that I went to a company where I c"
"Gathered information to update the daily content of the French UN website"
What do you like about working at United Nations?
"I like to work for organizations that help people in differents cases"
What don't you like about working at United Nations?
"sometimes it s very administrative and decisions are hard to be apply"
What suggestions do you have for management?
"The management should be more parcipatory and should heard the team ideas"
What do you like about working at United Nations?
"Interesting work, ethical focus, important impact, good terms and conditions,"
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Read up about competency based interviewing and prepare your examples."
What don't you like about working at United Nations?
"Political constraints of what we do, calibre of other staff sometimes not high enough, very little structured career planning, sometimes lack of meritocracy, very demanding."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Clearer focus on change, provide more support and clear direction to staff, trust people to take responsibility, more involved directly with staff."
What do you like about working at United Nations?
"I really enjoyed interfacing with so many professionals from various parts of the world. The opportunity to interface with high level diplomats in a congenial atmosphere was unique and very rewarding."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"One of the more important aspects of the work is the ability to speak a foreign language especially french."
What don't you like about working at United Nations?
"I felt at times that the size of the organization depleted from its ability to be organizationally effective. Too many bureaucratic red tape got in the way of effective management."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Streamline rules and regulations and the ability for people to interface within the various departments."
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