Table of Contents

Part I Theoretical Background
Chapter 1 An Introduction to International Organizations
Overview
Warm-up
Section 1 The Basics about International Organizations
Section 2 The International Organizations in World Politics
Section 3 The Leading Theories about International Organizations
Chapter 2 Selected Examples of International Organizations
Overview
Warm-up
Section 1 Universal Organization—The United Nations
Section 2 Regional Organization—The Association of Southeast Asian Nations
Section 3 Supranational Organization—The European Union
Chapter 3 An Introduction to the International Civil Service
Overview
Warm-up
Section 1 The Basics about the International Civil Service
Section 2 The International Civil Servants within the UN System
Section 3 The Secretary-General as an International Civil Servant
Part II Practice-Based Guideline
Chapter 4 Conduct Standards for International Civil Servants
Overview
Warm-up
Section 1 What Are the Core Values for International Civil Servants?
Section 2 What Are the Core Competencies for International Civil Servants?
Section 3 What Are the Status, Basic Rights and Duties of International Civil Servants?
Chapter 5 Landing a Job in International Organizations
Overview
Warm-up
Section 1 How to Start a Career with International Organizations?
Section 2 How to Set Foot into the UN System?
Section 3 How to Prepare a Job Application Package?
Chapter 6 True Stories about the International Civil Service
Overview
Warm-up
Section 1 Why to Choose a Job with an Inter-Governmental Organization?
Section 2 What Is It Like to Work for a Non-Governmental Organization?
Section 3 How to Prepare for Internships or Volunteer Work in International Development?
Acknowledgment