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Separately Administered

Programmes/FundSpecialized Agencies

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What are the career options?career options?

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Starting Points• Internationally-Recruited

o Individual /Generic Vacanceso Language Competitive Examination (UN Secretariat)o Young Professional Programmes (UN, UNDP, UNICEF, WB)o Junior Professional Officers/Associates (JPO/AE, JPA)

• Locally-Recruited• Locally-Recruited

• Temporary Staff

• Individual/Institutional Consultants/Contractors

• Othero Internship Programmeso Internship Programmeso United Nations Volunteers (UNV) (unvolunteers.org)

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Who we areWho we are

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Who we areWho we are• We are international civil servants.

• Established in 1945• Our work

o touches lives in every corner of the globeo is complex and multifaceted

extends directly and indirectly to our 192 Member Stateso extends directly and indirectly to our 192 Member States.• In the last decade, the United Nations has increased its field-

based operationsO er 50 per cent of o r 44 000 staff ork in field locations all • Over 50 per cent of our 44,000 staff work in field locations all over the world

• Over 100,000 personnel in 16 peacekeeping and 11 political missionsmissions

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Wh t dWhat we do

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Wh Where we are

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GenevaUNOG, UNCTAD,

OHCHR, ECE, OCHA

NairobiUNON,UNEP, UN-Habitat

New YorkUN Headquarters

ViennaUNOV, UNODC

The HagueICTY

Addis AbabaECA

BangkokESCAP

BeirutESCWA

SantiagoECLAC Arusha

ICTR

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What can you do What can you do at the United Nations?

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Profiles UN Secretariat is looking for?Profiles UN Secretariat is looking for?

• Audit • Procurement• Administrators• Aviation• Cartography

• Medical• Programme/Project

ManagementSecurity• Conference and Language Staff

• Drug Control & Crime Prevention• Demographics

Economic Affairs

• Security• Humanitarian Affairs• Human Rights• Legal Affairs• Economic Affairs

• Electoral Affairs• Engineering• Information and

• Legal Affairs• Political Affairs• Public Administration• Public Information, Radio & TV• Information and

Communications Technology• Information Management• Library Science

Public Information, Radio & TV• Rule of Law• Social Affairs• Statisticsy

• Logistics1212

Language examinations

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Language examinationArabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish, , g , , , p

• Editors, Interpreters, Proofreaders, Translators, Verbatim

• Based on the needs of the United Nations

• All language staff must pass the applicable examinationg g p pp

• Language staff hired from the roster at the entry level (P-2) [average number of candidates placed on the roster in last 10 years: 100]

• Eligibility and requirements

o Hold at least a first-level university degree [For the Interpreters: First University degree plus 200 days of experience in language First University degree plus 200 days of experience in language field or degree in interpretation]

o Interpret or translate from two official languages into mainlanguageNo more than 55 years old as of 31 December of exam year

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o No more than 55 years old as of 31 December of exam year

• For more information : http://careers.un.org

Who is OHCHR?

The Office of the United N ti Hi h C i i

• Part of the UN SecretariatNations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) represents the world's

• Headed by the High Commissioner

• Office created in 1997p

commitment to universal ideals of human dignity

• Office created in 1997• 1005 staff members

– 52% in Geneva

We have a unique mandate from the

5 % Ge e a– 2% in New York– 46% field

international community to promote and protect all human rightshuman rights.

What does OHCHR do?Promote and protect

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What does OHCHR do?

all human rightsHelp empower peoplepeopleAssist governmentsInject a human rights perspective into all UN programmes

Setting human rights standardsResearching, Monitoring & implementingHuman rights mainstreamingHuman rights mainstreaming

Where does OHCHR work?

Profiles OHCHR is looking for?Profiles OHCHR is looking for?• Information and

Communications Technology• Information Management• Library Sciencey• Logistics• Administrators• Programme/Project • Programme/Project

Management• Security

H Ri ht• Human Rights• Legal Affairs• Public Information • Rule of Law

Who is UNDP?

The United Nations Development Programme is aDevelopment Programme is a solution-oriented, knowledge-based development organization,

i i hsupporting countries to reach their own development objectives and internationally agreed goals, including the Millennium Development Goals

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Wh d UNDP d ?What does UNDP do?

UNDP is the UN’s global developmentUNDP is the UN s global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledgeconnecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better lifea better life.

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His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon was appointed Goodwill Ambassador for the United ppNations Development Programme (UNDP) in 2003 with a particular focus on the UN Millennium pDevelopment Goals

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What are UNDP Practice Areas?

• Democratic Go ern nce

• 2 cross-cutting themes:

– Women'sGovernance

• Poverty Reduction

C i i P i &

Women s Empowerment

– Capacity • Crisis Prevention &

Recovery

• HIV/AIDS

Development

• Flagship:

The H m n• HIV/AIDS

• Environment and Energy

– The Human Development Report

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Where does UNDP work?

UNDP is in 177 countries and territoriesUNDP is in 177 countries and territories, working with governments and people on their own solutions to global and nationaltheir own solutions to global and national development challenges. As they develop local capacity they draw on the people oflocal capacity, they draw on the people of UNDP and our wide range of partners that can bring about resultscan bring about results

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Profiles UNDP is looking for?

• Programme Specialists in all MDG areas• Operation Managers with field experience• Managers and people with managerial

background• Consultants in all MDG areas

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Who is UNFPA?Who is UNFPA?

The United Nations Population Fund is an international pdevelopment agency that promotes the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunityopportunity. 

• Created in 1973; in 150 countries &territoriesterritories

• Positions worldwide: 2744; • International posts  (IP): 738• IP statistics: 51% Female and• IP statistics: 51% Female and 

49% Male• Budget for 2012/13: $1.7B

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What does UNFPA do?What does UNFPA do?

UNFPA supports countries in using population data for policies and 

programmes

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That every girl & woman is treated with dignity and respect & every young person is free ofand respect & every young person is free of 

HIV/AIDS…

Promote gender equality, the status of women and thethe involvement of men! Scale up HIV preventionScale up HIV prevention 

efforts while addressing gender inequalities!

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That the needs of affected population are met in humanitarian crisis…

Provide medical care & social support forsocial support for survivors of sexual violence & prevention  

Emergency reproductive health serviceshealth services

Provide minimum initial service package (MISP)

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service package (MISP)  

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That every pregnancy is wanted & every y p g y ybirth is safe …

UNFPA is a leader inUNFPA is a leader in helping countries to reach the goal of Universal gaccess to family planning methods!

UNFPA helps women to enjoy the right to giveenjoy the right to give birth safely!

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Profiles UNFPA is looking for?

Technical Fields Operations

o es U s oo g o

Technical Fields

• Reproductive/Public Health• Maternal Health/Midwifery

Operations

• Finance• Human Resources/ y

• Population and development/Demography

• Health Economists

Human Resources• Information Technologies• Audit and Oversight

P t• Health Economists• Gender/GBV • HIV&Aids

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• Procurement• Media & Communication, 

Public relations• Monitoring & Evaluation• Reproductive Health 

Commodity Securities 

• Operations Management

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Who is UNICEF?• Created in 1946• Mandated by the UN General Assembly

G id d b th C ti th Ri ht f• Guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Millennium Development GoalsM th 11 000 l ki i 162• More than 11,000 people working in 162 countries

• Voluntary funded: annual expenditures of © UNICEF/NYHQ1946‐0001/Photographer Unknown

US$ 4 billion• Advocates for and defends children’s

rights worldwide by upholding the Convention on the Rights of the Child

• Has the global authority to influence decision-makers and a range of partners at all levels to turn the most innovative ideas into reality

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What does UNICEF do?

UNICEF believes that nurturing and caring for children are theand caring for children are the cornerstones of human progress. UNICEF was created with this

i i d t k ithpurpose in mind – to work with others to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease

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and discrimination place in a child’s path. We believe that we can together advance the causecan, together, advance the cause of humanity.

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Cross Sectoral Programme and Support Functions

• Emergency OperationsM it i d E l ti• Monitoring and Evaluation

• Communication and media• Partnerships: UN Coherence• Partnerships: UN Coherence,

Civil Society, Private and Public Sectors

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• Supply Operations, Human Resources, Accounting/Auditing &Accounting/Auditing & Information Technology (IT)

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There are 3 levels at which UNICEF works

Staff

The Country Level

The Regional

Over 162 countries & territories

Amman, Bangkok, Nepal, Nairobi, The Regional Level

The Headquarter L l

Amman, Bangkok, Nepal, Nairobi, Dakar, Panama, Geneva

New York, Copenhagen and GenevaLevel

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Five Focus AreasFive Focus Areas

1.Young Child Survival and Development2.Basic Education and Gender Equalityq y3.HIV/AIDS and Children & Adolescents4.Child protection from violence, exploitation and abuse5.Policy Advocacy and partnerships for children’s rights

What Profiles UNICEF is looking for?

• Public Health• • Policy development

Specialists in:

• Nutrition• Water and Sanitation• Medical doctors

• Advocacy for legal and social policy reform

• Capacity building and ed ca docto s• Environmental Engineers• Child and maternal care• Health systems and

strengthening national protection mechanisms

• Research and policy analysis• Health systems and

financing• Experience working in

emergency and post conflict

• Expertise in facilitating participation

• Budgetingemergency and post conflict• Education and Gender• Childhood development

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g g• Economists• Statisticians• Social Scientistsdevelopmental readiness

• HIV/AIDS

• Social Scientists • Legal Experts

WHO IS THE WORLD BANK?(THE WORLD BANK’S ROLE IN DEVELOPMENT)

A Development Finance Institution:‐ The largest provider of development assistance through varied iinstruments A Global Partner:‐ Secures poverty reduction & sustainable growth in    p y gpartnership ‐ catalyzes investments & works with Govts, NGOs, Private Sector, Bilaterals, MultilateralsA Knowledge Bank:A Knowledge Bank:‐ Provides technical assistance from its global knowledge and diverse pool of skills 

Working for a world free of poverty

Decentralization14.000+ staff: 60% @ HQ (Washington, DC) and 40% in the field (120 resident missions & 10 satellite offices)offices).

Diversity187 member countries. 165 nationalities. 140 languages.D 2012 d it @ th i l l lDec. 2012: gender parity @ the managerial level.55% staff from developing countries.

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Human Development Network 

Sustainable Development Network

Poverty Reduction & Economic Mgmt Network

Finance and Private Sector Development Network• Health, Nutrition 

& Population

• Education

• Agriculture & Rural Development

• Environment• Social 

Mgmt Network • Poverty Reduction• Economic Policy• Public Sector

Network• Financial Sector• Private Sector Development

• Social Protection

Development• Energy & Mining• Water & Sanitation• Transport

Public Sector Governance

• Gender & Development

p• IFC – International Finance Corporation

p• Urban Development

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Climate ChangegDisaster Management (Fragile & Conflict States)Food CrisisInfrastructure (Fragile & Conflict States)Health Systems Renewable EnergyPublic Sector Reform (Fragile & Conflict States)Water Resources Management (Fragile & Conflict States)

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Young Professionalsg

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Young Professional Programme (YPP)R it t E i tiRecruitment Examination

• Entry level (P-2): filled through competitive examinations

• Held annually based on a country’s representation among staff

• YPP applicants must be:

o National of participating Member Statep p go No more than 32 years old as of 31 December of exam

yearo Hold at least a first-level university degree relevant to an

occupationl group offeredoccupationl group offeredo Proficient in either English or French

• For more information : http://careers un orgFor more information : http://careers.un.org

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LEAD Programmeg

What are we looking for?Talented, motivated, results oriented and energetic individuals with a strong commitment to developmentAbility to share and leverage useful knowledge and mobiliseAbility to share and leverage useful knowledge and mobilise resources and partnerships and work effectively in a multicultural environment.A post-graduate masters degree5 years relevant work experience, preferably field-based. E li h d t l t th UN ffi i l ki lEnglish and at least one other UN official working languageUnder 35 years of age

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NETI Programme(New & Emerging Talent Initiative)

What are we looking for?•Talented, motivated, results oriented individuals with the willingness and gavailability to be assigned to any UNICEF office around the world including serving in emergency and hardship duty stations•Completed Masters degree (or advanced university study equivalent)

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in a relevant field•2 to 6 years relevant work experience both at the national and international level•English and working knowledge of another UN official working language (Arabic, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese); other languages (e.g. Portuguese) are also an asset.

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NETI Programme(New & Emerging Talent Initiative)

Timeframe / StructureNETI is a 2 year programme comprised of a 1-month assignment at UNICEF NYHQ and a 23 - month assignment in an office globally:UNICEF NYHQ and a 23 month assignment in an office globally:

1 month in UNICEF NYHQ

23 month in an UNICEF office Globally

• Get an overview of the assigned HQ division’s • Work in a field office assigned HQ division s strategies, initiatives and challenges while contributing to division’s

globally fully contributing to its goals

• Learning focus will be co bu g o d s o s goals

• Learning focus will be on the induction about

Learning focus will be on-the-job learning, external coaching support and mentoringon the induction about

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Technical Breadth

Client Engagement & Team Skills

I t hi Internship programme

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Internship programmeInternship programme• Offers opportunity to familiarize yourself with the United

N tiNations

• Unpaid: UN Secretariat, UNDP, UNFPA, UNICEF• Paid: World Bank

• Requirements:o Enrolled in graduate school or equivalent

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P d b fitPay and benefits

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Pay and BenefitsPay and Benefits• Competitive Salaries

A l Si k L• Annual & Sick Leave• Home Leave• Maternity & Paternity Leave• Education Grant & Travel• Education Grant & Travel• Rental Subsidy• Defined-benefits Pension at age 62• Health InsuranceHealth Insurance• Installation & Shipment & Repatriation• Pay for Additional Official Language• Mobility and Hardship Payy p y• Rest and Recuperation• Mentoring Programme for New Staff• Development & Learning opportunities

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What do we all value?

We are looking for people with integrity, who g p p g yare fair and impartial.

W d d i d d t blWe need dynamic and adaptableprofessionals who think creatively and are

proactive flexible and responsiveproactive, flexible and responsive.

If you embody these values, y y ,the United Nations is the place for you.

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Gracias Merciًشكرا ر谢谢

Thank YouThank YouСпасибо

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