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UNDP & Career Opportunities Israel, December 2009

UNDP & Career Opportunities Israel, December 2009. United Nations Development 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. Practice Areas.

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UNDP & Career Opportunities Israel, December 2009

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  1. UNDP & Career Opportunities Israel, December 2009

  2. 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.

  3. Practice Areas • Democratic Governance • Poverty Reduction • Crisis Prevention & Recovery • HIV/AIDS • Environment and Energy 2 cross-cutting themes: • Women's Empowerment • Capacity Development Flagship: • The Human Development Report

  4. 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

  5. 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)

  6. 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

  7. LEAD Programme (Young Professionals Recruitment Programme) Up to four-year programme: • orientation/induction • variety of assignments • good supervision • mentoring • assessment/feedback • development/growth • virtual development academy

  8. 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

  9. 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)

  10. Application Process • All external vacancies at UNDP are advertised on http://jobs.undp.org

  11. Mini Workshop: - Managing My Career Holistically • Qualifications • Documents • EQ • Your Career • Networking • Opportunity Scans • Momentum • Reputation Management • Values • Luck • Competencies • Job Satisfiers

  12. Work for Development ! Thank you http://jobs.undp.org

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