What and Who is UN/LESA?

• UN/LESA is an acronym for United Nations Local Expatriate Spouse Association.
• In our case, Local stands for Bangkok, Thailand.
• According to UN guidelines, a UN/LES-Association should be created in field duty stations and at headquaters.
• All UN field duty stations in Thailand are covered by our office in Bangkok.
• The aim of UN/LESA is to support its members in the search for employment.
• This covers employment within and outside the UN System in Bangkok, Thailand.
• Every expatriate spouse from all programmes and offices affiliated with the UN can become a member of UN/LESA.

How are we going to achieve our goal?

• LESA will promote the information exchange with all UN agencies.
• We are particularly interested in discovering UN jobs which are not advertised.
• Publish all WOM (Word Of Mouth) jobs on this web site.
• Encourage UN agencies to first consider LESA professionals, before hiring external consultants.
• LESA will liaise with non-UN organizations and other international players.
• Our emphasis here is on non-governmental organizations, bilateral aid organizations, diplomatic missions and educational institutions.

If you are an UN expatriate spouse, looking for work, contact us, become a member, and help achieve our and your goal.