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

2. 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

3. Who we are 3

4. 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

5. What we do 5

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

7. Where we are 7

8. 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

9. 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

10. What can you do
at the United Nations? 10

11. 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

12. What are the career options?12

13. 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

14. 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

15. Young Professional Programme (YPP) Recruitment Examination15

16. 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 : 16

17. Language examinations17

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

19. 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 :
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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23. UN DSS Global Deployment23

24. 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

26. 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

27. Internship programme 27

28. 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 : 28

29. 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

30. 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:
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

31. Pay and benefits 31

32. 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

33.
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

34. 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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