Employment Prospects and Careers:

  • In United Nations bodies and specialized agencies, Programs, Funds, and other Services of the UN system.

  • In non-governmental organizations, private, and other entities partnering with the UN system.

  • In European Union bodies and private or other non-governmental entities partnering with them.

Event ZOOM Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82005926298?pwd=afY6nLX9YaMFlXczjCH2Gvbz83Ea1n.1

 Meeting ID: 820 0592 6298

Passcode: 590254

Within the framework of the event, Speed Mentoring sessions will be held, focusing on the aforementioned employment, career, and professional development opportunities. ALLILON mentors—distinguished executives with proven experience in these organizations and entities—will share valuable insights and practical advice with participants on the first steps toward a successful international career.

Online Event: June 26, 2025 – 20:00 to 22:30 Greek Time (13:00 to 15:30 New York Time)

We cordially invite you to our online event, held on June 26, 2025, in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of Greece to the United Nations in New York, on the topic: “Employment and Careers: within United Nations bodies and specialized agencies, Programs, Funds, and other Services of the UN system; in non-governmental organizations, private, and other entities partnering with the UN; as well as within European Union bodies and private or other non-governmental entities partnering with them.”

The event will open with brief welcoming remarks, followed by a Speed Mentoring session. During this session, young participants will have the opportunity to join group sessions with ALLILON mentors regarding topics such as job opportunities and professional integration within:

  1. United Nations bodies and specialized agencies, Programs, Funds, and other Services of the UN system.

  2. Non-governmental organizations, private, and other entities partnering with the UN system.

  3. European Union bodies and private or other non-governmental entities partnering with them.

Please find the full program and the registration form below.

Event Program

13:00 – 13:15 EDT | Part 1: Welcoming Remarks & Introductions

  • Evangelos Sekeris, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Greece to the UN (New York)

  • Ioannis Vrailas, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Greece to the European Union (Brussels)

  • Angelos Pangratis, President and Founder of ALLILON, former Ambassador of the European Union

Part 2: Group Mentoring Sessions (Speed Mentoring)

13:15 – 14:00 EDT | Mentor Group 1: Employment and Careers at the United Nations and Specialized International Organizations in New York

  • Moderator: Dionyssios Kalamvrezos, former Ambassador of Greece to Belgium and former Deputy Permanent Representative of Greece to the UN

  • Eva Mavroidi, Deputy Director, UNICEF, Office of Internal Audit & Investigations

  • Athanasios Giannakopoulos, Chief, Information Management Section & UN Dag Hammarskjöld Library, Department of Global Communications, UN

  • Thomas Kontogeorgos, Chief, Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) Section, Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI), Department of Peace Operations (DPO), UN

  • Eleonora Marcella Mantika Dupire, Policy & Planning Officer, Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) Section (OROLSI/DPO), UN

  • Athina Chanaki, Legal Officer, Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, Office of Legal Affairs, UN

  • Dionysia Rigatou, Due Diligence Specialist, Programming Quality Team / Bureau for Policy and Programme Support, UNDP

  • Regina Varthi, Department of Global Communications, Visitor Services, UN

  • Evgenia Gania, Architect, Project Manager, Department of Operational Support, Division of Administration, Planning, Design and Construction Section, UN

14:00 – 14:45 EDT | Mentor Group 2: Employment and Careers in NGOs, Private, or Public Entities Partnering with the UN and Specialized Agencies

  • Moderator: Angelos Pangratis, President and Founder of ALLILON, former Ambassador of the European Union

  • Sotiris Mousouris, former UN Assistant Secretary-General, served in key political and economic positions.

  • Georgios Kostakos, Co-founder and Executive Director of FOGGS. 14 years of UN experience, including the Executive Office of the Secretary-General.

  • Katerina Papanikolaou, Director – People Advisory Services, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Greece, Human rights advocate, Skills Strategy expert.

  • Maria Alexandra Papoutsi, Managing Associate, AI & Legal Function Transformation Leader | KBVL Law Firm, Member of Deloitte Legal Network.

  • Fotis Vlachos, International Relations Expert – Policy Officer, cooperation with Public Institutions, International Organizations, and CSOs.

14:45 – 15:30 EDT | Mentor Group 3: Employment and Careers within European Union Bodies and Private or Other Non-Governmental Entities Partnering with them

  • Moderator: Dimitris Iliopoulos, former Ambassador of Greece and the European Union

  • Evgenia Karatari, Deputy Head of Division, EU Situation Room, Crisis Response Centre (CRC), European External Action Service (EEAS)

  • Christos Bezirtzoglou, Team Leader, Central EUCI Registry, European Commission

  • Yiannis Skiadaresis, Policy Officer at DG HOME, European Commission

  • Theocharis Paraskevas Grammenos, ex-stagiaire – Junior Officer, International Advocacy at Hydrogen Europe

  • Dimitris Vartholomaios, Manager Government Affairs – Head of External Affairs Section, DENSO

  • Konstantinos Malandrinos, Head of EU Public Affairs & Government Relations, Tetra Pak

After the Event: Individual meetings between students and mentors can be arranged for a later date, based on mutual availability. Please see the list of available mentors below and complete the event registration form.

Mentors Eligible for Individual Speed Mentoring Sessions

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