Recruitment for Peace Operations United Nations Department of Field Support (DFS) December 2009

Department of Field Support/Field Personnel Division2 Since 1948, UN peacekeepers have undertaken 63 field missions A way to help countries torn by conflict to create conditions for sustainable peace. A hybrid of traditional means of resolving disputes peacefully (negotiation & mediation) What is UN Peacekeeping?

Department of Field Support/Field Personnel Division3 Where We Are

Department of Field Support/Field Personnel Division4 Who Are UN Peacekeepers? Civilians Military Police

Substantive Opportunties Economic Affairs Social Affairs Political Affairs Civil Affairs Management & Programme Analysis Humanitarian Affairs Human Rights Rule of Law & Security Institutions Legal Affairs Child Protection Public Information, Radio & TV Public Administration Electoral Affairs

Support Related Opportunities Administration Human Resources Finance Budget Information and Communications Technology Information Management Cartography & Geographical Information Systems Medical Programme Management Security Logistics Procurement & Contract Management Movement & Control Transport Engineering Aviation Interpreters & Translators

Advertising our Profiles Periodically, Generic Vacancy Announcements (VAs) are advertised on UN Web Site “Galaxy” Generic VA’s reflect functions, qualifications, skills and competencies required for the positions; and Generic VA’s advertised with open deadlines and Multiple Duty Stations (or “Multiple D/S”)

How to apply  Register/log in (save password);  Edit Personal History Profile (PHP);  Peacekeeping and other Field Mission;  Browse Careers by Occupations or by Field Missions; and  Submit your application

Department of Field Support/Field Personnel Division9  Candidates are initially screened for the following: − Eligibility: Education, Language and Number of Years of Work Experience, as called for in the vacancy announcement. − Suitability: Relevant skills and previous work experience − Availability and Motivation to work in hardship locations. − Looking for candidates who have the “BEST FIT”  If successful, interviewed by a specialized Panel of Experts for: − Technical experience - Do you have the technical skills and personal competencies to carry out the role? − Quantify to Qualify Screening Process

Department of Field Support/Field Personnel Division10 If you’re interested in joining us….. The success of peacekeeping missions depends on you - qualified and experienced individuals who provide their specialized knowledge and skills in the cause of peace. You need to be willing and committed to working in hardship conditions, that help peoples and countries recover from conflict and rebuild their societies. Believe in the mandate of the mission and the difference that they can make. Realities of Peacekeeping

Department of Field Support/Field Personnel Division11 Thank You