This article presents the personal opinions of an Impactpool member. We encourage our members to take a look at our guestblogger invitation should you have interesting topics about the sector to share with our audience. 

Here is another interesting interview we had with Margarita a while back on the topic - whether it is better to be a generalist or a specialist in this sector.

The UN is shifting from stable core funding to more volatile, donor-specific funding, which can hinder its effectiveness. In response, it introduced the Funding Compact 2.0, emphasizing thematic funds—flexible, goal-oriented funding streams focused on strategic issues like gender equality and climate action. Unlike tightly allocated project funds, thematic funds give UN agencies more freedom to allocate resources efficiently and achieve broader, systemic results.

For job seekers, this shift opens new opportunities. Thematic funds drive work that is more strategic and aligned with global priorities like the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), appealing to those passionate about impact-driven careers. They also create demand for professionals in resource mobilization, donor relations, and cross-sector collaboration. Skills in strategic planning, budgeting, monitoring, communications, and governance are increasingly valuable. By aligning your expertise with thematic funding, you can enhance your visibility, job security, and long-term career prospects within the UN system.

To delve deeper into how these changes can shape your career path within the UN, we encourage you to read the full article below written by Impactpool member Margarita Meldon and Cecilia Fantoni.