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L'article aborde une question sensible et peu traitée: les stratégies des États membres sur le processus de recrutement des organisations internationales. Les procédures officielles de recrutement une fois rappelées, à partir de l'exemple de l'Organisation des Nations unies pour l'éducation, la science et la culture (Unesco), l'auteur s'attache à présenter les moyens concrets que les États membres des organisations internationales utilisent pour tenter de peser sur les procédures en question. Le cas de la France est ici examiné à travers l'analyse du rôle et de l'action quotidienne de la Mission des fonctionnaires internationaux, un service stratégique du Quai d'Orsay pourtant peu valorisé au sein du ministère.

Analysis of how member nations of non-governmental entities in particular seek to influence choices when it comes to key posts & committees. In addition, considers issues of status-seeking which lead to dubious practices that throw into question the neutrality of the systems involved. Insists that France is by no means an exception but is typical of the influential Occidental hegemonic Member States. Focuses on the role of international functionaries, specific programs & organizations, & finally on posts deemed "political." A specific example of organizations examined is the MFI, an organization designed to promote the French presence & superior candidates for desired post through cultivation of contacts with influential persons. Also discusses the role of the JPO, an organization which is designed to have an effect on the employment of up & coming professionals. Other issues that emerge include the role of language competence & educational level, the usage & management of funds, Western nations vs. emerging countries, conflicts between EU & non-EU nations, between populous & less populous nations, & the merits of Roman Law & Anglo-American common law in deciding disputes. Finally, brings out how the selection of persons for prestigious posts, ostensibly "open to the public," is in fact made internally: the aim of satisfying contributing Member States being as important as competence. Further claims that some posts are reserved for certain nations & that others, on occasion, have even been subdivided into multiple, new & unnecessary posts to satisfy national interests. References. R. Ruffin