Career Paths in International Development: UN Civil Service

The Oxford University United Nations Association (OXUNA) and the Department of Politics and International Relations (DPIR) offer an opportunity to hear from members of the British Association of Former UN Civil Servants (BAFUNCS) about their experiences and the prospects for careers with the United Nations.

Stephen Rudgard is with the Food and Agriculture Organisation as their Senior Expert in UN Collaboration. He plans and supports coordination meetings between the Senior Management of three UN organizations involved with agriculture and food.

Meera Sabaratnam

am Associate Professor of International Relations and Tutorial Fellow in Politics at New College. Prior to joining DPIR in 2023, I worked at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, the University of Cambridge and the London School of Economics (LSE), from where I received my MSc and PhD in International Relations. Some time before that, I read PPE at Balliol.

Mirjana Spoljaric: From Ukraine to Syria – the challenges of humanitarian action in today’s intractable conflicts

Millions of people are facing humanitarian crises after years of warfare and instability. As the International Committee of the Red Cross marks its 160th year of humanitarian action, its President Mirjana Spoljaric describes the challenges posed by contemporary armed conflicts. Mandated through the Geneva Conventions, the Committee works to ensure humanitarian protection and assistance, taking action in response to emergencies as a neutral, impartial and independent organisation.

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