92. Navigating Uncertainty: Building a Resilient UN Career with Gerhard Tripp
From Impactpool Career Podcast by Impactpool for Career Growth
February 19, 2026 · 40 min
About this episode
Gerhard Tripp shares insights on building a meaningful career in the UN system, emphasizing resilience and strategic applications.
What does it really take to build a meaningful career in the UN system? Join us as Gerhard Tripp, Chief of Planning, Contracting and Reporting at UNOV, shares nearly three decades of experience spanning four continents. From breaking in through the Young Professionals Programme to navigating field assignments in challenging duty stations, Gerhard offers honest insights on career flexibility, strategic applications, and the changing realities of UN employment. He also discusses his work with UNGlobe on building inclusive workplaces across the UN system. Whether you're considering your first UN application or looking to advance your international career, this conversation delivers practical wisdom you won't find in job descriptions. Key Topics: • Getting into the UN through YPP and other pathways • The value of field experience vs. headquarters positions • Funding realities and contract modalities • Language skills and cross-functional experience • Building inclusive workplaces through UNGlobe • Strategic application advice from an HR perspective Music by Merlijn Angad Gaur / Musical Minutes
People in this episode
Guest: Gerhard Tripp
Topics covered
- UN career development
- resilience
- field experience
- inclusive workplaces
- strategic applications
Keywords
- Young Professionals Programme
- field assignments
- contract modalities
- language skills
- UNGlobe
- inclusive workplaces
- HR perspective
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