Sectors_
Multilateral_
What do multilaterals do?
A term generally applied to international organisations that involve a number of countries working in concert .
Many of them are involved in varied ways with International Development.
These include bodies such as the United Nations, the European Union, the World Bank and the World Trade Organisation.
Multilaterals frequently require substantial experience but there are intern schemes and young professional programmes.
Resources_
UN You don't have to travel to New York or Geneva for a UN placement. UNHCR in London.
Download a resource from the London School Of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine on entry level routes into multilaterals
European Union
Consider a 'Stage' internship with the EU - one of the world's biggest multilaterals. Use our EU resources links on our 'Policy' sister site here. Explore more about the EUs role in development through our EU links on this site. Read about a successful 'Stage' application here
Key multilateral websites
Visit the Links page for the key UN and other multilateral organisation sites. * Opportunities with the Commonwealth Secretariat - just in August 2009*