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UNDP

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Career OpportunitiesTokyo, December 2007

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United NationsDevelopment Programme

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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Offices – A Global Presence

UNDP is on the ground in more than 166 countries, working as a trusted partner with Governments, civil society and the private sector to help them build their own solutions to global and national development challenges.

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Democratic GovernancePoverty ReductionCrisis Prevention & RecoveryHIV/AIDSEnvironment and Energy

2 cross-cutting themes:

Women's Empowerment & Capacity Development

flagship:

The Human Development Report

Practice Areas

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The Millennium Development Goals

By 2015:• Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger• Achieve universal primary education• Promote gender equality and empower women• Reduce child mortality • Improve maternal health• Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases• Ensure environmental sustainability

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MDGs

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What do we Value at UNDP?

Genuine commitment to working with the world’s most marginalized peoples.Flexibility, creativity, and lateral thinking skillsRelevant development experience Integrity and respect for diversity

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Total Workforce by Gender

UNDP: Total Workforce by Gender

51%49%

Male Female

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UNDP: Retire: 2010 International Professionals by Grade/Gender

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PostsRetirements : 2010

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International Civil Servants

• All staff members, by virtue of their appointment with UNDP, are international civil servants. This means that their functional responsibilities are not national, but exclusively international.

• Oath of Office/Declaration• Obligation to accept a reassignment at regular

intervals, and to serve in a mix of duty stations over the course of service with UNDP.

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Recruitment Opportunities in UNDP…

Resident Coordinator/RepresentativeCountry DirectorsDeputy Resident Representative (Programme & Operations)Expert Policy PractitionerAppointments of Limited Duration (ALDs)Young professionals (LEAD)Junior Professional Officers (JPOs)Special Service Agreements (SSAs)

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Resident Coordinator/Resident Representative

+15 years of relevant co-ordination experienceDemonstrated leadership in managing strategies, adapting and responding to changeDemonstrated ability to manage relationships/partnershipsExcellent communication and presentation skillsDemonstrated ability to networkDemonstrated analytical, planning and organization skills4 RC Competency Assessments per year

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Country Directors

• As part of the Secretary General’s UN reform agenda and with a view to strengthen the RC system, UNDP has initiated the practice of appointing Country Directors (CD)

• A minimum of 15 years experience in development in a governmental, multilateral or civil society organization.

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Deputy ResidentRepresentative (DRR- P/O)

Positions7 – 10 years of relevant development experienceDemonstrated managerial expertiseDemonstrated ability to be able to work cross-culturallySound project management experienceDevelopment Cooperation experience desirableActual field experience from developing or transitional countries highly desirable

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P, L, ALD, SSA, SC, GS?

Many candidates external to the UN System find it difficult to understand what the job categories mean.

• P = professional contract funded from core resources• L = professional contract but project funded• ALD = staff contract, professional, limited to 4 years• SSA = Special Service Agreement (consultancy)• SC = Service Contract• NO = National Officer• GS = General Service Support Staff

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Other Opportunities:Expert Policy Practitioners

Regularly have opportunities in UNDP’s practice areas at HQ and the Regional Centres

Highly specialised policy specialists/advisors

10-15 years (or more) experience

Recruitment on an ad-hoc basis

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Other Opportunities:ALD’s

Appointments of Limited Durations

Periodically appear for professionals with 4-6 years (or more) of experience In all areas of UNDP’s work Limited to maximum of 4 years of service Website: jobs.undp.org

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Job Levels

• P-2/L-2/ALD-3: entry level requiring a Masters + minimum 2 years of relevant experience

• P-3/L-3/ALD-3: entry level requiring Masters + 5 years of relevant experience

• P-4/L-4/ALD-4: middle management requiring Masters + 7 years of relevant experience

• P-5/L-5/ALD-4: middle management requiring Masters + 10 years of relevant experience

• D-1/L-6/ALD-5: senior management requiring Masters + 15 years of relevant experience

• D-2/ASG/USG

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Junior Professional Officer Programme

December 2007

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Goals of the JPO Programme

• To provide young professionals pursuing a career in development with experience in multilateral development co-operation and development management

• To support the development agenda of developing countries and contribute to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals

• To provide the UN access to motivated and promising human resources – a pool of talent

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The UNDP JPO Programmein a few numbers…

• 22 Donor Governments• 184 JPOs (69 new JPOs since January 2007 /

63 new JPOs in 2006)• 10 Special Assistants to the Resident

Coordinator• 91 Duty Stations• 28 Nationalities

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Main JPO Fields of Activity

• Poverty Reduction• Democratic Governance• HIV/AIDS• Energy and Environment• Crisis Prevention & Recovery• Women's Empowerment• UN Coordination

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Qualifications Required

• Under 35 years of age, and preferably a couple of years of working experience

• Master’s degree• Proficiency in at least one official UN languages,

and preferably in two• Human and professional qualities• Strong commitment to development (former field

experience is an asset)• Excellent ICT skills

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JPO Learning and Career Development

Learning and Professional Development – 2 years assignment – On-the-job learning– Induction course in New York after 4-5 months– Learning budget USD 3,000 annually for Japanese JPOs– Performance management and feedback

Career Development – Starts from the day you join the Programme, 80% is your

responsibility– Career counseling/advice by UNDP – Career development website– Networking (JPO network, practice networks, online discussion

groups, JPO Alumni Association)– Job search (internal candidates, UNDP job-site, weekly job-ads)

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Retention Rate

• 1996-2000:16% (46% for Japanese JPOs)

• 2001-2003:43% (62% for Japanese JPOs)

• 2004-2006:43% (47% for Japanese JPOs)

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After the JPO Assignment…

Out of 172 former UNDP JPOs funded by Japanbetween 1976 and 2006, 63 (37%) with the UN System (45 with UNDP)

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To Know More About…

• The JPO Programme

• The JPO Service Centre

Visit our dedicated website (available in 3 languages):

www.jposc.org

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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 developmentAbility to share and leverage useful knowledge and mobilise resources and partnerships and work effectively in a multicultural environment.A post-graduate masters degree2-3 years relevant work experience, preferably field-based. English and at least one other UN official working languageUnder 35 years of age

Website: www.undp.org/ohr/leadwww.undp.org/ohr/lead

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Application (April 2008)

Application screening

Written test

Panel interviews and language test

Reference checks

Consideration of gender/geographic balance

12 participants selected in 2007, Age 28-35

LEAD Recruitment Process

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Applying for Jobsat UNDP

All applicants need to go through a competitive process and need to apply via the appropriate mechanismPosts are usually only advertised for two weeks Usually require an achievement oriented CV 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 checksUsually takes 2 – 3 months to be recruited (higher lever positions may take longer)

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General Career Considerations

• Effective Networking• Qualifications and Experience• Competencies• Job Satisfiers• Values• Managing your Reputation• Opportunity Scans

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Work for Development !

Thank you

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