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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

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Work for

Development !

Thank you http://jobs.undp.org