“Employment and careers: in the United Nations bodies and the specialized agencies, Programmes, Funds and other agencies of the United Nations system and in non-governmental organizations, private and other bodies cooperating with the UN, as well as in the institutions of the European Union and in private or other non-governmental bodies cooperating with them.” 

Online event: 26 June 2025 – 20:00 until 22:30 EEST (13:00 until 15:30 EDT) 

The joint event of ALLILON with the Permanent Mission of Greece in New York was completed successfully on 26th of June 2025. Nearly 200 young people attended the three group mentoring sessions – a wonderful opportunity to get answers to their questions concerning careers in the UN and other NGOs, as well as the EU institutions and private and public bodies working with them. 

Our experienced mentors guided the young professionals and university students, offering knowledge and advice. This guidance, exchange of ideas, and open conversation was an integral part of our event, as well as an invaluable opportunity for your young people. 

We would like to warmly thank all our mentors who offered their time and knowledge, the Permanent Mission of Greece in New York, and the two ambassadors, Mr. Sekeris and Mr. Vrailas, who honored our event with their opening remarks. 

 

ALLILON enthusiastically continues its mission, connecting young people with experienced professionals and creating networking and growth opportunities! 

Event Schedule

13:00 until 13:15 1st Part: Opening Remarks

Opening Remarks

  • Evangelos Sekeris, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Greece to the UN (New York)
  • Ioannis Vrailas, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Greece to the EU (Brussels)
  • Angelos Pangratis, President and Founder of ALLILON, former Ambassador of the EU

2nd Part: Group Mentoring Sessions (Speed Mentoring)

13:15 until 14:00: Mentor Group 1: Employment and Careers in the UN and specialized international organizations in New York 

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

  • Mavroidi Eva, Deputy director, UNICEF, Office of Internal Audit & Investigations 
  • Giannakopoulos Athanasios, Chief, information Management Section & UN Dag Hammarskjold Library, Department of Global Communications, UN 
  • Kontogeorgos Thomas, Chief, Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) Section, Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI), Department of Peace Operations (DPO), UN 
  • Mantika Dupire Eleonora Markella, Policy & Planning Officer, Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) Section, Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI), Department of Peace Operations (DPO), UN 
  • Chanaki Athina, Legal Officer, Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea Office of Legal Affairs, UN 
  • Rigatou Dionisia, Due Diligence Specialist, Programming Quality Team/ Bureau for Policy and Programme Support, UNDP 
  • Regina Varthi, Department of Global Communications, Visitor Services, UN 
  • Gania Evgenia, Architect, Project Manager, Department of Operational Support, Division of Administration, Planning, Design and Construction Section, UN 

14:00 – 14:45 Mentor Group 2: Employment and Careers in non-governmental, private or public bodies collaborating with the UN and specialized agencies 

Coordinator: Angelos Pangratis, President and Founder of ALLILON, former Ambassador of the EU 

  • Sotiris Mousouris, Former Assistant Secretary-General of the UN, served in key political and economic positions 
  • Kostakos Giorgos, Co-founder and Executive Director of FOGGS. 14 years of experience with the UN, some of which at the Executive office of the Secretary-General 
  • Papanikolaou Katerina, Director – People Advisory Services PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Greece, Human rights advocate, Skills Strategy expert 
  • Papoutsi Maria Alexandra, Managing Associate, ΑΙ & Legal Function Transformation Leader | KBVL Law Firm Member of Deloitte Legal Network 
  • Vlahos Fotis, International Relations Expert – Policy Officer, cooperation with Public Institutions, International Organizations and CSOs. 

14:45 – 15:30: Mentor Group 3: Employment and Careers in the EU institutions and in private or other non-governmental bodies collaborating with them 

Coordinator: Dimitris Iliopoulos, former ambassador of Greece and the EU 

  • Evgenia Karatari, Deputy Head of Division, EU Situation Room, Crisis Response Centre (CRC), European External Action Service 
  • Christos Bezirtzoglou, Τeam Leader, central EUCI Registry, European Commission 
  • Giannis Skiadaresis, Policy Officer at DG HOME, European Commission 
  • Theofanis Paraskevas Grammenos, former stagiaire – Junior Officer, International Advocacy στην Hydrogen Europe 
  • Dimitris Vartholomaios, DENSO, Manager Government Affairs – Head of External Affairs Section, DENSO 
  • Konstantinos Malandrinos, Tetra Pak, Head EU Public Affairs & Government Relations 

After the event: Individual sessions between university students and ALLILON mentors can be organized for another day based on each person’s availability.