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UNDP&
Career Opportunities Sweden, April 2010
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United NationsDevelopment Programme (UNDP)
The UN's global development network,
advocating for change and connecting
countries to knowledge, experience and
resources to help people build a better life.
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Democratic Governance Poverty Reduction Crisis Prevention & Recovery HIV/AIDS Environment and Energy2 cross-cutting themes:
Women's Empowerment Capacity DevelopmentFlagship:
The Human Development Report
Practice Areas
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What Does UNDP Value?
Commitment to working with the world’s most marginalized peoples.
Flexibility, creativity, and lateral
thinking skills Relevant development
experience Integrity and respect for
diversity
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Entry Point Opportunities in UNDP… Policy/Project Personnel (FTAs)
Temporary Appointments (TAs) Young professionals (LEAD) Junior Professional Officers (JPOs) Special Service Agreements
(SSAs) United Nations Volunteers (UNVs)
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Junior Professional Programme (JPO)
Usually under 32 years of age (35 for SARCs)
Provides young professionals with hands-on experience in multilateral development assistance
Qualifications: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a development related discipline; language skills, excellent IT skills, minimum of 1-2 years working experience in a developing country is desirable
Apply directly to the respective government’s authorities
JPO Website : www.jposc.dk
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Up to four-year programme: orientation/induction variety of assignments good supervision mentoring assessment/feedback development/growth virtual development academy
LEAD Programme(Young Professionals Recruitment Programme)
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LEAD Programme
What are we looking for? Talented, motivated, results oriented and
energetic individuals with a strong commitment to development
Ability to share and leverage useful knowledge and mobilise resources and partnerships and work effectively in a multicultural environment.
A post-graduate masters degree 5 years relevant work experience, preferably
field-based. English and at least one other UN official
working language Under 35 years of age
Website: www.undp.org/ohr/lead
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Applying for Jobs at UNDP
All applicants need to go through a competitive process and need to apply via the appropriate mechanism
Posts are usually only advertised for two weeks
Usually require an achievement oriented CV/P-11
If short-listed, candidates will be subject to a competency-based interview and candidates will be required or Personal History form (P11)
All candidates subject to academic and reference checks
Usually takes 2 – 3 months to be recruited (higher lever positions may take longer)
United Nations Capital Development Fund
(UNCDF)UNCDF is the UN’s capital investment
agency for the world’s least developed countries
UNCDF is an autonomous UN organization affiliated with UNDP
UNCDF supports MDGs by increasing access to: •Microfinance (capitalization of
MFIs, central bank regulation etc.)
• Local services, e.g. water, roads, energy (delivered through improved local government systems)
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UNCDF Approach
Approach:
• Local level capital investment (loans, grants) to provide evidence-based upstream policy impact
• Pave the way for others, scaled up by e.g. World Bank, European Commission, Gates Foundation, etc
The Headquarters is in New York, it is operational in 35 Country Offices supporting 40 Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
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Application ProcessAll external vacancies at UNDP are advertised on
http://jobs.undp.org
Mini Workshop: - Managing My Career Holistically
• Qualifications
• EQ
• Opportunity Scans
• Job Satisfiers
• Competencies
• Reputation Managem
ent
• Networking
• Documents
• Values
• Momentum
• Luck
• Your Career