best MPA programs for a career in international multilateral agencies

[martinet25]

Hi, I was wondering which programs provide a better chance than other schools to get into organizations such as WB, UN, UNICEF etc. after completion of the MPA program. 

 

[NGP]

People end up in those agencies from all sorts of schools.  A lot of it has to do with your network.  So look for schools that have a lot of alumni at those agencies.  Most of the top ones do.

 

I've heard from numerous people that the best way to get in is to have a specialty (rather than being a generalist IR person).  A specialty might be water infrastructure, solar energy, transportation, etc.  After you get into the system, it's easier to move around/up.