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

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 generations from the scourge of war and to enable every man, woman and child to live in dignity and freedom.”

UNDP - What We Do… Introduction: UNDP has evolved in a changing world. Today we are a results-orientated development network of the UN, UN’s largest development network, connecting knowledge, experience and resources from one country to another. Multi-lateral org. UNDP has largest mandate in the UN ! Sustainable human development. UNDP is an advocate for change as well as a supporter of capacity-development in the countries we work in. .

What is UNDP’s Value Proposition?

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

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

Deep understanding of the realities on the ground

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

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

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

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. 

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 Nikolaj Coster-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

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What does it mean to work in the UN? Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) – milestone document in the history of Human Rights Charter of the United Nations (1945) – foundational document of UN system Unique workplace, truly global outlook, working towards something that could literally not be any bigger (even covers outer space – Office of Outer Space Affairs in Vienna)

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

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

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

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

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

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