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UNDP
&
Career Opportunities
Israel, December 2009
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United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP)
The UN's global development network,
advocating for change and connecting
countries to knowledge, experience and
resources to help people build a better life.
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Practice Areas
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Democratic Governance
Poverty Reduction
Crisis Prevention & Recovery
HIV/AIDS
Environment and Energy
2 cross-cutting themes:
 Women's Empowerment
 Capacity Development
Flagship:
 The Human Development Report
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What Does UNDP Value?
 Commitment to working with the
world’s most marginalized peoples.
 Flexibility, creativity, and lateral
thinking skills
 Relevant development experience
 Integrity and respect for diversity
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Entry Point Opportunities in
UNDP…
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Policy/Project Personnel (FTAs)
Temporary Appointments (TAs)
Young professionals (LEAD)
Junior Professional Officers (JPOs)
Special Service Agreements (SSAs)
United Nations Volunteers (UNVs)
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Junior Professional Programme
(JPO)
 Usually under 32 years of age (35 for SARCs)
 Provides young professionals with hands-on
experience in multilateral development assistance
 Qualifications: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a
development related discipline; language skills,
excellent IT skills, minimum of 1-2 years working
experience in a developing country is desirable
 Apply directly to the respective government’s
authorities
JPO Website : www.jposc.dk
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LEAD Programme
(Young Professionals Recruitment Programme)
Up to four-year programme:
 orientation/induction
 variety of assignments
 good supervision
 mentoring
 assessment/feedback
 development/growth
 virtual development academy
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LEAD Programme
What are we looking for?
 Talented, motivated, results oriented and energetic
individuals with a strong commitment to development
 Ability to share and leverage useful knowledge and mobilise
resources and partnerships and work effectively in a
multicultural environment.
 A post-graduate masters degree
 5 years relevant work experience, preferably field-based.
 English and at least one other UN official working language
 Under 35 years of age
Website: www.undp.org/ohr/lead
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Applying for Jobs at UNDP
 All applicants need to go through a competitive
process and need to apply via the appropriate
mechanism
 Posts are usually only advertised for two weeks
 Usually require an achievement oriented CV/P-11
 If short-listed, candidates will be subject to a
competency-based interview and candidates will be
required or Personal History form (P11)
 All candidates subject to academic and reference
checks
 Usually takes 2 – 3 months to be recruited (higher
lever positions may take longer)
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Application Process
All external vacancies at UNDP are advertised on
http://jobs.undp.org
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Work for Development !
Thank you
http://jobs.undp.org
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