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

2. 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.”

3. 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. .

4. What is UNDP’s Value Proposition?

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

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

7. Deep understanding of the realities on the ground

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

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

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

11. 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. 

12. 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

13. Are you interested in being part of this?

14. 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)

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. How to find our jobs?
@UNDPJobs

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

20. Questions?
Comments?
Concerns?

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