Want a career in multilateral diplomacy, but stuck?

Guest blog by Dr. Antony Stokes LVO OBE, writing about diplomacy and how to do it Is a mid-career entry to multilateral diplomacy impossible? 7 ways you can make it possible: It’s not the easiest time to find the diplomacy job you want. Cuts, reforms, AI. Competition is intense. The best-known entry routes are for graduates. But there are also ways for outsiders with expertise. 7 paths (with examples): 1️⃣ Consultancy rosters & expert panels Many UN agencies maintain pre-vetted pools in fields like governance, public health, emergency response. Examples: UNDP & UNICEF run calls where mid-career experts can be approved, then tapped for short-term assignments without fresh recruitment. https://lnkd.in/etFNWAeM https://lnkd.in/eC5JVcfd The UNSC establishes Panels of Experts for short-term consultancies requiring thematic or regional knowledge. 2️⃣ Standby & surge mechanisms NGOs & governments maintain standby rosters to deploy external experts to UN agencies’...