United Nations Associate Expert Program (Deadline: Oct 25, 2013)

Here's an interesting position announcement with the UN, through the US Department of State.  See the note and linked webpage for details on requirements.

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Organization Affairs (IO) is currently recruiting qualified U.S. citizen candidates to participate in the United Nations Associate Expert program (AE).  This program recruits young professional American citizens under a bilateral agreement between the United Nations and United States government to work for the UN Secretariat on projects that promote international peace & security and economic & social development.  This year’s Associate Experts will be placed in the Department of Political Affairs and the Department of Field Support.  Please visit theInternational Organization Careers website for more information.

Applicants must submit a resume, list of 3 references, statement of interest (500 words max), and a completed United Nations Personal History form (UN P-11) via email to UNAEProgramApp@state.gov  by Friday, October 25, 2013 by 11:59pm EST.  Please state the position title in the subject line.  As a reminder, only U.S. citizens are eligible to apply for IO-sponsored AE openings. 

We wish you success during the recruitment process. 

Best regards,

Coordinator, UN Associate Expert Program
U.S. Department of State
Bureau of International Organization Affairs
IOCareers@state.gov