International Public Service (F-4)
Description
The international public service sector encompasses international organizations within the United Nations (UN) system; regional bodies, such as the European Union, Organization of American States and the African Union; and several major nonprofit organizations including the Red Cross and the Young Men’s or Young Women’s Christian Associations (YMCA & YWCA). To a large extent international public service focusses on the following: development issues, human rights, peace and security; and promoting cooperation between nations across the world. The task of international public employees often entails problem solving, transfer of processes and technologies, and their adaptation to new and differing contexts. Work environments, although arduous and challenging, undoubtedly provide opportunities for meaningful service, which can be rewarding and motivational.
There are more than 40,000 workers in the United Nations Secretariat (2014) alone, and over 10,000 workers in US based nonprofit organizations spread across the globe. Apart from training in the areas of specialization listed above, a clear advantage for the career aspirant is good communication skills, especially competences of both writing and speaking in more than one language. The UN has six official languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish, with English and French being the most used. The organization must, therefore, commit a lot of resources toward the presentation of its commutations in all six of its official languages. Increases in the demand for organizational transparency ensures that this remains a priority.
The UN Secretariat located in New York City comprises several departments. These include: the Executive Office of the Secretary General; the departments of the General Assembly and Conference Management, Peacekeeping Operations, Public Information, Economic and Social Affairs; and the Office for Disarmament Affairs. Other organizations with offices in New York City include the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), and UN Women. The website www.inspira.org provides information on UN employment opportunities and recruiting procedures. The World Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (WANGO) is another available resource for information on the scope for international public service. http://www.wango.org/resources.aspx?section=ngodir
Collection Items
Notitia Dignitatum
The Notitia Dignitatumis an official register of all the offices (excluding municipal), which existed over the course of the Roman Empire. …