On April 7th, LUSDA had the great pleasure of hosting Dr. Gherardo Casini, Director of the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs – Rome Office, for an exclusive career development talk in Aula Toti.
During the event, Dr. Casini guided students through the multiple career-entry paths into the UN system, focusing on concrete programmes like the Young Professionals Programme (YPP), UN Internships, and UN Volunteer opportunities. A special spotlight was given to the Italian JPO Programme and the Italian Fellowship Programme, two valuable opportunities supported by the Italian government and coordinated by UN/DESA.
Beyond explaining how to apply and what qualifications are most in demand, Dr. Casini offered insightful advice on how to succeed in interviews, build an international profile, and navigate a career in global public service, drawing from his own rich and multifaceted experience within the UN system.