[Note: This picture was taken in Haiti during the hurricane in 2008, not the earthquake] Serving the World 1 1

Be part of the United Nations Does making a difference in the world motivate you? Are you driven to be a part of a bigger purpose in the service of humanity? Are you the type of person who will travel to and work anywhere at a moment’s notice? Do you thrive in an environment that: is truly international and multi-cultural? respects and promotes diversity? functions at its best through team efforts? 2 2

Who we are 3

Who we are We are international civil servants. Our work touches lives in every corner of the globe is complex and multifaceted extends directly and indirectly to our 192 Member States. In the last decade, the United Nations has increased its field-based operations 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 missions UN is becoming increasingly field-based. UN is not just the Secretariat but a whole family of organizations with different mandates. Each UN organization is different, has a different way of applying and a different website. 4

What we do 5

UN family of organizations deals with a wide range of issues and offers many opportunities in a broad range of fields. 6

Where we are 7

Main Secretariat duty stations and tribunals Geneva UNOG, UNCTAD, OHCHR, ECE, OCHA Nairobi UNON,UNEP, UN-Habitat New York UN Headquarters Vienna UNOV, UNODC The Hague ICTY UN Secretariat main duty stations and tribunals Addis Ababa ECA Bangkok ESCAP Beirut ESCWA Santiago ECLAC Arusha ICTR 8 8

Peacekeeping operations Peacekeeping and political missions. Explain difference between peacekeeping and political mission. Peacekeeping has evolved since 1948 and now requires many different civilian skills to help rebuild societies and institutions in post-conflict nations. 9 9

What can you do at the United Nations? 10

Types of Jobs Audit Administrators Aviation Cartography Conference and Language Staff Drug Control & Crime Prevention Demographics Economic Affairs Electoral Affairs Engineering Information and Communications Technology Information Management Library Science Logistics Procurement Medical Programme/Project Management Security Humanitarian Affairs Human Rights Legal Affairs Political Affairs Public Administration Public Information, Radio & TV Rule of Law Social Affairs Statistics ADMINISTRATORS: Human Resources, Finance, Budget, Facilities Management, Administration (general) CONFERENCE AND LANGUAGE STAFF: Interpreter, Translator, etc. SECURITY: Security Operations, Emergency Response, Crisis Management, Physical Security, Close Protection, Fire Safety, Hazardous Materials, Aviation Safety, Investigations, Canine Unit, Compliance, Security Adviser, Security Coordination Officer, Security Officer, Personal Protection Officer, Security Information Analyst, Security Operations Officer, Training Officer 11

What are the career options? 12

Starting Points National Professional Officer General Service Internationally-Recruited Individual /Generic Vacancy for Professional and Field Service jobs Language Competitive Examination Young Professional Programme (YPP) Recruitment Examination Associate Expert Programme (JPO/AE) Locally-Recruited National Professional Officer General Service Temporary Temporary professional and general service staff Individual/Institutional Consultants/Contractors Other Internship Programme United Nations Volunteers (UNV) (unvolunteers.org) The UNV programme UNV directly mobilizes up to 8,000 volunteers every year. Eight out of ten UNV volunteers come from developing countries themselves. A third of all UNV volunteers work within their own countries. Another 9,000 people volunteer on the Internet through the UNV Online Volunteering service. Based in Bonn, Germany, the UNV programme is represented worldwide through the offices of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and reports to the Executive Board of UNDP/UNFPA. 13 13

Professional jobs (Minimum experience) Experience requirements after obtaining your degree: P-2 = YPP or Language recruitment examination or 2 years without exam P-3 = 5 years P-4 = 7 years P-5 = 10 years D-1/D-2 = 15 years 14

Young Professional Programme (YPP) Recruitment Examination 15

Young Professional Programme (YPP) Recruitment Examination Entry level (P-2): filled through competitive examinations Held annually based on a country’s representation among staff YPP applicants must be: National of participating Member State No more than 32 years old as of 31 December of exam year Hold at least a first-level university degree relevant to an occupationl group offered Proficient in either English or French For more information : http://careers.un.org 16

Language examinations 17

Language examination Areas Translators Editors Verbatim reporters Proofreaders Interpreters Six Official languages Arabic Chinese English French Russian Spanish 18

Language examination Based on the needs of the United Nations All language staff must pass the applicable examination 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 Hold at least a first-level university degree [For the Interpreters: First University degree plus 200 days of experience in language field or degree in interpretation] Interpret or translate from two official languages into main language No more than 55 years old as of 31 December of exam year For more information : http://careers.un.org UPCOMING LANGUAGE EXAMINATIONS English Interpreters (12-13 January) Associate Translation Support Officers (16 March) Arabic Interpreters (7-8 September) Arabic Verbatim Reporters (6 September) Arabic Copy Preparers/Proofreaders (12 September) OTHER EXAMINATIONS French Language Teachers Exam (1 June) Spanish Language Teachers Exam (2 June) French Language Coordinator Exam (Dates TBD) Spanish Language Coordinator Exam (Dates TBD) 19

UN Department of Security and Safety UNDSS Role: protect UN personnel and facilities around the world from violence and threats from armed conflict, terrorism, kidnapping, banditry, harassment and intimidation Basic Facts: touches lives in every corner of the globe UNDSS provides worldwide security leadership for the UN System with presence in 133 countries Information is key to provision of security for global field operations Policies and procedures are based on risk analysis, not risk avoidance 20

UN DSS Types and Specializations Security Adviser Security Coordination Officer Security Officer Personal Protection Officer Security Information Analyst Security Operations Officer Training Officer Specializations Security Operations Emergency Response Crisis Management Physical Security Close Protection Fire Safety Hazardous Materials Aviation Safety Investigations Canine Unit Compliance

UN DSS Staffing Headquarters : 140 HQ Security Operations: 1,600 Field Posts: International Professional 305 National Staff 398 Peacekeeping Missions (Civilian Security) International Professional 220 International Field Service 1,275 National Staff 2,565 22

UN DSS Global Deployment 23

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs OCHA The mission: mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors in order to: Alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies Advocate the rights of people in need Promote preparedness and prevention Facilitate sustainable solutions

UN OCHA Typical functions/profiles: Humanitarian Affairs Officer Information Management Officer Public Information Officer Typical profiles: Well-rounded humanitarian experience in coordinating aid in complex emergencies and natural disasters Experience in working in the field, including in difficult and sometimes potentially insecure places Excellent inter-personal skills Need to deploy staff members within 30 to 40 days to effectively play leadership role in coordinating humanitarian assistance

Internship programme 27

Internship programme Offers opportunity to familiarize yourself with the United Nations Unpaid and full-time Requirements: Enrolled in graduate school or equivalent Duration: minimum 2 months, up to 6 months Apply to the duty station of choice For more information : http://careers.un.org 28

Consultants and Contractors Temporary Staff Consultants and Contractors Temporary jobs Are you the type of person who is still making decisions about your career, who is not quite ready yet to take the plunge, make a long-term professional commitment or become attached to a job or calling? Perhaps you like the idea of change, career breaks and moving around. Or alternatively, you may just be interested in getting your toe through the door at the United Nations to see what we do and whether you would be interested. If you are this person then a temporary position at the United Nations might be just what you need. Temporary appointments are used to fill positions a period of less than one year to meet seasonal or peak workloads and specific short-term requirements. Temporary appointments may, however, be extended beyond one year only when there are surge requirements, operational needs related to field operations and where circumstances have allowed for special projects with finite mandates. Temporary appointments, which include the initial appointment and any subsequent extensions, may not exceed a total period of no more than 24 months at any given time. Staff members holding a temporary appointment are considered external candidates when applying for job openings. 29

Temporary Staff Consultants and Contractors Individuals hired to fill positions a period of less than one year to meet seasonal or peak workloads and specific short-term requirements Individual Consultants individual who is a recognized authority or specialist in a specific field, engaged in an advisory or consultative capacity Individual Contractors individual engaged from time to time to provide expertise, skills or knowledge for the performance of a specific task or piece of work against payment of an all-inclusive fee Institutional Contracts Potential Vendor Must register on line with the United Nations Procurement Division at: www.un.org/Depts/ptd/ Registered Vendors are informed of possibilities to bid on contracts Offers opportunity to familiarize yourself with the United Nations Institutional contractors may later apply to become staff or consultants 30

Pay and benefits 31

Pay and Benefits Competitive Salaries Annual & Sick Leave Home Leave Maternity & Paternity Leave Education Grant & Travel Rental Subsidy Defined-benefits Pension at age 62 Health Insurance Installation & Shipment & Repatriation Pay for Additional Official Language Mobility and Hardship Pay Rest and Recuperation (peacekeeping missions) Mentoring Programme for New Staff Development & Learning opportunities 32

http://careers.un.org This is the new website where one applies directly to UN Secretariat jobs, whether in Geneva, New York or elsewhere. You will find a lot of additional information on the new website. Each UN organization has its own website. Be careful of fraudulent UN job openings and offers. 33

We are looking for people with integrity, who are fair and impartial We are looking for people with integrity, who are fair and impartial. We need dynamic and adaptable professionals who think creatively and are proactive, flexible and responsive. If you embody these values, the United Nations is the place for you. 34

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