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Careers in International Organizations

Careers in International Organizations. Office of Human Resources Bureau for Management Services. October 2017. Why does the UN Exist?.

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Careers in International Organizations

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  1. Careers in International Organizations Office of Human Resources Bureau for Management Services October 2017

  2. Why does the UN Exist? “The United Nations and the specialized agencies embody the highest aspirations of the peoples of the world. Their aim is to save succeeding generationsfrom the scourge of war and to enable every man, woman and child to live in dignity and freedom.”

  3. UNDP - What We Do…

  4. What is UNDP’s Value Proposition?

  5. Unmatched global footprint that provides the ‘backbone’ of the UNDS in the field

  6. Relationships of trust and successful partnership with programme countries nurtured over decades

  7. Deep understanding of the realities on the ground

  8. Proven ability to work on issues at the intersection of growth, governance, crisis and conflict

  9. A role to play as a substantive integrator and convenor on the 2030 Agenda.

  10. Global Presence Oslo Istanbul New York , 956 Seoul Amman Panama Bangkok Addis Singapore Nairobi Rio

  11. UNDP UNDP works around the world helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results. 

  12. Sustainable development goals “There are 17 Global Goals responding to every important challenge, from poverty to climate change to gender inequality. Whichever challenge you believe to be the greatest facing our world, one of the 17 goals is designed to overcome it.” - Game of Thrones star NikolajCoster-Waldau The SDG Plan Achieving the SDGs requires the partnership of governments, private sector, civil society and citizens alike to make sure we leave a better planet for future generations SDG Video

  13. Are you interested in being part of this?

  14. What does it mean to work in the UN?

  15. UNDP Consultants Staff • In an advisory or consultative capacity • Short-term assignments • Professional and Director Staff • National Officer • General Service Staff 7,354 Interns Service Contractors • Outstanding graduate-level students • Country office/Regional center/HQ  • Development project personnel United Nations Volunteers Junior Professional Officer 81 1,218 • Sponsored by the respective governments • Committed to the ideals of volunteerism 9,220

  16. UNDP Entry points are diverse in nature: General profiles Thematic profiles • Rule of Law & Governance • Climate & Environment • Disaster Risk Reduction • Poverty Reduction • Private Sector Development • Urbanization • Youth, Gender • Communication • Partnerships & Advocacy • Finance • Human Resources • Procurement • Legal Services • Project Management • Monitoring and Evaluation

  17. UNDP Competencies Leadership: Ability to persuade others to follow Innovation: Ability to make new and useful ideas work Communication: Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform People Management: Ability to increase performance and satisfaction Delivery: Ability to get things done

  18. How to find our jobs? http://jobs.undp.org @UNDPJobs

  19. Assessment methods • Desk Reviews • Competency Based Interviews • Written Tests • Work Samples • References

  20. Questions? Comments? Concerns?

  21. Gracias Merci شكراً Thank You Спасибо 谢谢

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