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How to apply

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Application process

• Searching for job openings

• Understand the position and location

• Creating a profile and preparing an application

• Submitting a job application

• Evaluation of the application

• Assessment exercise• Competency-based

interview• Selection notification• Background checks

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Searching for job openingshttp://careers.un.org

JOB ALERTS

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Searching for job openingshttp://careers.un.org

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Specialized Agencies, Programmes, Related Organizations, Funds and Other UN entities

Step 1: Go to http://www.un.org/en/

Step 2: Click on “Structure and Organization” on the main page

You will be able to access comprehensive links of agencies, programmes, organizations, funds and entities in the UN system

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UNICEFwww.unicef.org/about/employ/index.php

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Searching for job openings UNICEFwww.unicef.org/about/employ/index.php

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UNFPAwww.unfpa.org/employment/index.htm

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UNFPAwww.unfpa.org/employment/vacancy.htm

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Before preparing your application

• Understand the position and location

• Improves your ability to position yourself to meet the needs of the hiring office

• Saves time and reduces frustration that results from applying for jobs not suited to your strengths, aspirations and personal circumstances

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Creating a profile & preparing an application Inspira

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Creating a profile & preparing an application UNICEF

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Creating a profile & preparing an application UNFPA e-Recruit

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Personal History Profile (PHP)

• Personal Information

• Education and publications

• Employment history

• Languages

• References

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Personal History Profile (PHP)(Employment history)

Description of Duties

• Duties:o What you did in your job

• Describe your responsibilities with careful attention to the vacancy for which you are applying

• Useo Current job: present tenseo Past job(s): past tense

Summary of Achievements

• Achievements:o How well you did in your

job

• Provide specific examples where you made an impact/contribution in the positions for your Education and Publications

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Cover Letter

• Describe how your experience, qualifications and competencies match the specific position

• You can distinguish yourself from other candidates by highlighting what makes you a good match for the position

• Structure

o Open with a statement of interesto Summarize your qualifications, experience and competencies

relating to the specific positionso Close with a brief recapitulation

• Make it impressive and customize it

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Additional Tips

• The UN will first get to know you through your application/PHP

• Be truthful, accurate and specific• Make your words count• Write/edit in word processor• Proofread• Print application/PHP on screen or paper to

check• Save your applications

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http://careers.un.orgwww.un.org

Gracias

Merci

شكراً

谢谢

Thank you

Спасибо.com/UN.Careers