[Nya]

Has anyone sat this exam? I would like to know more about it, especially the economics one. There is a sample paper on the UN website but I was wondering if there are any more anywhere? Any info would be very welcome! I understand the best way to prepare is just to go through textbook stuff, study etc but anything else?

Also, I don't speak any other useful language apart from English- would it be useful for me to try to learn Spanish, French etc at this stage (I am doing my postgrad now)? Which language would be most useful?

Thanks.

[beefmaster]

I am going to take it when my country (Barbados) comes up in the recruitment round.

p.s you can learn a language any time!

[Nya]

How are you preparing for the exam? Which exam will you be taking?

[mr.h]

Hi guys,

This topic is a bit late, but, any developments to share?
Did you take the test Nya? Where did you take it? How did it go?

[Enner]

I cannot remember my password or email I used for 'Nya'... but I'm the same person lol The NCRE has been changed to the YPP now. Applications have opened and will close September.

Here is more info:

https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=NCE

My preferred field is not available this year so I am going for the next best thing (Humanitarian Affairs), if I get to sit the exam I will have a lot of studying to do for it!

I noticed you wrote on another topic as well- there are test centres around the world so you can do it in the one closest to you, you don't have to go to New York (you can tick your preference in the application form).

The exam takes place in december.

[shamuzai]

Same here, also going for the next best thing with humanitarian affairs - after downloading the previous exam papers think its going to be pretty tough! Does anyone know where we can get a suggested reading list for how to prepare for these, i.e. a suggested reading lists - its strange i've browsed the internet for ages and theres hardly anything on these exams!

[adam_zed]

Wow. Looks like I have just discovered what I want to do when I am older!

[Enner]

If you look at the exam itself, you can make out clear sections/topics. Then look at the OCHA website, it has a section for thematic areas which basically coincide with those in the exam. So if you study all the materials on the OCHA website (and there are plenty), that should give you a good idea of what you need to know, and this may make it easier to find further info

I also emailed some of my uni profs who do relevant modules/courses to ask them to give me the course outline and reading lists, but so far havent received too many replies..

[frognoise]

I think I'm going to go for the administration stream. Is anyone else doing this? Also, what types of things did people put in their covering letters? And did you put down all your work experience, even if it was unpaid and without any real responsibilities? Thanks!

[ellie_flower]

(Original post by frognoise)
I think I'm going to go for the administration stream. Is anyone else doing this? Also, what types of things did people put in their covering letters? And did you put down all your work experience, even if it was unpaid and without any real responsibilities? Thanks!

Do you know if you have to have completed your university degree as opposed to just being in third year?

Thanks

[sweetsalt]

I am also applying for the management Stream from Pakistan. Just done with my MBA

[Lenny2011]

Hey All!

Just got accepted for Humanitarian Affairs exam. Anyone out there who is doing HA and want to study/exchange materials together? drop me a line.

[batavia]

(Original post by Lenny2011)
Hey All!

Just got accepted for Humanitarian Affairs exam. Anyone out there who is doing HA and want to study/exchange materials together? drop me a line.

Hey Lenny, congratulations on being invited to the HA exam!

Can I ask, what's your nationality / which country did you apply under? I'm British and applied for Administration - anxiously waiting to hear back. Actually, anxious is an understatement!!!

[Me_over_here]

(Original post by batavia)
Hey Lenny, congratulations on being invited to the HA exam!

Can I ask, what's your nationality / which country did you apply under? I'm British and applied for Administration - anxiously waiting to hear back. Actually, anxious is an understatement!!!

I'm also British and have applied for Administration - and I'm still waiting too. Guess it must be soon if the HA applicants have already heard back?

[batavia]

(Original post by Me_over_here)
I'm also British and have applied for Administration - and I'm still waiting too. Guess it must be soon if the HA applicants have already heard back?

Hi, According to the YPP portal (https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=NCEWN) only internal candidates have been notified so far, but apparently not long for the rest of us.

I'm not enjoying the wait!

[Me_over_here]

(Original post by batavia)
Hi, According to the YPP portal (https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=NCEWN) only internal candidates have been notified so far, but apparently not long for the rest of us.

I'm not enjoying the wait!

Very helpful, thanks for that. So we should know by 19th October then. Good luck!!

[shamuzai]

(Original post by Lenny2011)
Hey All!

Just got accepted for Humanitarian Affairs exam. Anyone out there who is doing HA and want to study/exchange materials together? drop me a line.

Ah, my application is still 'under consideration'! I hope I get my results soon, as need to revise for this at some point!

[Lenny2011]

Hi All!

I'm from Angola and I applied in HA. I have to agree with Enner, just read the thematic areas in the OCHA website and you will have a background on what the exam will be. I have some notes if there is anyone doing HA. All the best to everyone.

[london2]

Hi There,

I am also accepted for the Humanitarian Affairs exam. It looks hard to me. Can we share notes please? It looks like there is a lot to read on OCHA web site

[Lenny2011]

drop me a line at lennymuc ymail com