Eligibility

To participate in the language courses offered, individuals must fall into one of the following categories:

ECA Staff Members and Their Legal Spouses

  • This includes staff of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) who hold temporary, fixed-term, continuing, or permanent appointments.
  • Their legal spouses are also eligible.

UN Secretariat Staff in Addis Ababa and Their Legal Spouses

  • Staff members of the United Nations Secretariat who are based in Addis Ababa.
  • Their legal spouses may also enroll.

Staff of UN Funds, Programmes, and Other International Organizations

  • Includes personnel from UN funds and programmes (e.g., UNDP, UNICEF) and other international organizations.
  • Their spouses are eligible if authorized by their respective organizations or offices.

Diplomatic Community and International NGOs

  • Members of the diplomatic community, permanent missions, and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
  • Their spouses are also eligible.

Retired UN Personnel

  • Former staff members who have retired from the UN Secretariat, Agencies, Funds, or Programmes.

Other UN-Associated Personnel (Subject to Availability)

  • On an exceptional basis, and depending on class availability, the following may be considered:
    • Consultants
    • Individual contractors
    • Fellows
    • Gratis personnel
    • Interns affiliated with the UN