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Electronic UNV Application Set – January 2001

United Nations Volunteers

APPLICATION SET

for

International UNV Specialists

Guidelines

• Please read carefully all the information provided in the application set before decidingwhether you would like to apply to the UNV programme

• When completing the PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT (PHS) form, ensure that all itemsare filled out (see INSTRUCTION SHEET)

• Print the completed PHS form and sign it

• Send the PHS form together with all necessary documents by mail (not email) and accordingto the FORWARDING INSTRUCTIONS

• The following documents are for your information and retention: CONDITIONS OF SERVICE,FROM THE UNV ROSTER TO A UNV ASSIGNMENT, FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• For more information on the UNV programme, you may wish to consult our homepage athttp://www.unv.org

This application is for your personal use only!

Electronic UNV Application Set - January 2001


PHS – INSTRUCTION SHEET

I. INTRODUCTIONYour application to the United Nations Volunteers(UNV) will be appraised on the basis of the contentof the Personal History Statement (PHS) form.Therefore, please fill out all items on the form,giving full information in the space provided, andensuring that all gaps in the periods of study and/oremployment are accounted for. The informationmust be typed or written in black ink using blockcapital letters. The PHS form should be dated,signed and accompanied by the requireddocumentary evidence (see III. below).

II. INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE PHSFORM

A) Item 1: Family namePlease type or print in block capital letters your familyname and other names, as used in officialcorrespondence.

B) Item 4: NationalityIndicate your present nationality (including dualcitizenship, if applicable), or “stateless”, or “refugee”, asappropriate

C) Item 10: Period of assignmentThe usual UNV assignment is for a two-year period.However, contract renewals can be requested by hostinstitutions if agreeable to the UNV specialist. Short-termassignments of less than two years are also available inareas such as relief/emergency/ rehabilitation work andother technical specialization.

D) Item 11: Reporting timeIf you are selected for a UNV post you will be required totake up your assignment within 6 weeks from the date ofreceipt of notification by UNV Headquarters of finalacceptance for a specific post.

E) Item 13: LanguagesA UNV applicant must be fluent in at least one of thefollowing languages: Arabic, English, French,Portuguese, Russian or Spanish. The PHS form must becompleted in English, French or Spanish. Due to thesmall number of placements available in Arabic orRussian speaking environments, Arabic/Russian-speaking candidates should also have a workingknowledge of one of the other languages. In such casesthe PHS form should be filled out in English, French orSpanish, with a one-page typed resume or curriculumvitae in Arabic/Russian attached.

F) Item 14: EducationApplicants must possess either: (i) a university degreeand a minimum of five years relevant work experience; or(ii) a technical diploma and a minimum of three years

relevant work experience; or (iii) extensive workexperience which may, in certain skilled trades,substitute specific educational qualifications.

G) Item 15: Work experienceThe detailed information required on your employmentrecord enables UNV to carry out the necessary andcomprehensive assessment of your suitability as a UNVcandidate. It also allows UNV to match your workexperience with that required by the host government/institution requesting the services of a UNV specialist.

H) Item 17: Volunteer workA UNV assignment demands from all candidates acomplementary mix of professional expertise andvolunteer spirit, dedication and motivation to sharingtechnical knowledge, skills and commitment. Previousvolunteer experience would therefore be beneficial.

I) Item 18: TrainingThe job descriptions of a large number of UNVassignments include some form of training of nationals(for example on-the-job training of co-workers,workshops, direct counterpart training etc.) to ensurecontinuity and sustainability of the technical contributionsmade. Therefore, prior experience in training orvocational/technical teaching would be an asset.

J) Item 21: Driving licenseIn many instances UNV specialists are called upon todrive light passenger cars or motorcycles for which avalid and appropriate driving license is required.

K) Items 23 - 26: Dependants

(i) The UNV programme undertakes to pay the travel,repatriation and medical insurance of only threerecognized dependants who may be joining the UNVspecialist in the country of assignment. The recognizeddependants are a spouse (one) and the applicant’s ownor legally adopted, unmarried children up to 21 years ofage. This group (maximum three) is referred to as thePrimary Family Unit (PFU). Hence, please note thatother family members (such as brother, sister, mother,father) and fiancé(e), are not considered as dependantsby UNV.

(ii) However, the travel of the PFU to the duty station isgoverned solely by the requirements of the post. In manyinstances, because of the nature of the assignment,security concerns or the non-availability of certainservices, recipient governments and UN agencies givepreference to single or unaccompanied UNV specialists.Therefore, carefully consider whether you are prepared toserve on an unaccompanied basis, if necessary.

(iii) In many duty stations, the educational facilitieswhich candidates desire for their children may not beavailable. Further, since UNV does not provide education


grants, applicants with school-age children shouldcarefully consider whether they should join at the dutystation.

(iv) Because of arrangements involved in securinghousing in most duty stations, UNV specialists arenormally required to travel alone initially, with dependantsjoining as soon as permanent housing is secured.

L) Item 27: Travel documentAll UNV specialists and recognized dependants travel onnational passports and must obtain all necessary visas.

M) Item 28: Physical or other illness/ disabilityUNV abides by the UN regulations on non-discriminatoryemployment practices. However, in certain cases, therequirements and demands of a specific assignment maybe criteria for determining a candidate’s suitability for thatpost.

N) Item 31: ReferencesPlease indicate the full name, address and telephonenumber of your referees. Should you already haverecommendation letters (in English, French or Spanish)in your possession, please include them. If not, you mayuse the blank reference form enclosed.

III. DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE

(a) True photocopies certified by a local authority of thefollowing documents (translated into English, French orSpanish) must be attached to the PHS form (ORIGINALDOCUMENTS will not be returned):

(i) Copies of degrees, diplomas and other certificatesrelated to your education, training and work experience;

(ii) If married, a copy of your marriage certificate, or anAffidavit sworn before a court of justice;

(iii) Copies of the birth certificates of your unmarried,dependant children (own or legally adopted) up to 21years of age, or an Affidavit sworn before a court ofjustice.

(b) Two recent passport size photographs with yourname written on the back should be STAPLED to thefront of the PHS form in the space provided.

IV. FORWARDING OF THE PHS FORM

(a) Duly completed (all questions answered), dated andsigned PHS forms, together with the requireddocumentation (see III. above) should be forwardedaccording to the FORWARDING INSTRUCTIONSenclosed herewith.

(b) Serving and former UNV specialists who wish to beconsidered for a new UNV assignment should forward anupdated PHS form, not earlier than three months before

their date of availability and accompanied by relevantdocumentary evidence not yet on file.

V. CONDITIONS OF SERVICEUNV specialists work under modest conditions of servicewhich include the following (please refer to theCONDITIONS OF SERVICE for details):

(i) A volunteer living allowance (VLA);

(ii) A settling-in grant (SIG PLUS);

(iii) A resettlement allowance (RSA);

(iv) Life, health and permanent disability insurance;

(v) Return travel to duty station

VI. CONSIDERATION OF YOUR APPLICATION

Applications will be processed only when UNV hasreceived ALL the information and documentaryevidence mentioned above.

a) UNV will respond to all incoming duly completed PHSforms informing applicants whether or not they have beenincluded on the UNV roster. In either case, PHS formsand documentary evidence will not be returned toapplicants.

b) Submission and selection of candidates for particularposts may take several months. Therefore, you must notresign from your current employment on the basis ofinformation from UNV that you have been included on ourroster.

c) Candidates retained for a UNV post will be requestedto attend a personal interview at the office of thecooperating organization in their country or at the localUNDP office. This may include or precede a technicalinterview.

d) A candidate who is accepted by a recipientgovernment is normally required to take up the UNVassignment (i.e. to commence work at the duty station)within six weeks of being notified of his/her final selectionfor the post. Failure to do so may result in withdrawal ofthe offer.

e) It is the accepted candidate’s responsibility to obtainthe necessary travel documents (including visas ifapplicable), medical clearance and release from thepresent employer. In some circumstances s/he can beassisted by the local UNDP office or the cooperatingorganization in obtaining these documents.

f) The following enclosed documents are for applicants’information and retention: (i) Conditions of Service, (ii)Forwarding Instructions, (iii) From the UNV Roster to aUNV Assignment; (iv) Frequently Asked Questions.



PERSONAL HISTORYSTATEMENTVolunteering brings benefits to both society at large and the individual volunteer. It makes important

contributions, economically as well as socially. It contributes to more cohesive societies by buildingtrust and reciprocity among citizens. The United Nations Volunteers is the United Nations organizationthat supports sustainable human development globally through the promotion of volunteerism and themobilization of volunteers. It serves the causes of peace and development through enhancingopportunities for participation by all peoples. It is universal, inclusive and embraces volunteer action inall its diversity. It values free will, commitment, engagement and solidarity, which are the foundations ofvolunteerism.

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PHOTOS here

1. Family name: SORIC Other name: VASEA AURELIAN

2. Birth date (day/month/year):

21/12/1971

3. Country of birth:

ROMANIA

4. Present nationality:

ROMANIAN

5. Male X Female 6. Single Married X Divorced Separated Widowed

7. Current mailing address: (Valid until: / / ) 8. Permanent mailing address:

700080, 5, CONDUCTELOR st., F6/A/7, IASI, ROMANIA 700080, 5, CONDUCTELOR st., F6/A/7, IASI, ROMANIA

Telephone(s) (country & city code) 0040745697163 Telephone(s): (country & city code) 0040745697163

Fax: Fax:

E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

9. Your profession: 10. Are you available for a two-year UNV assignment? yes X no

Main field(s) of specialization: Are you available for a shorter assignment? If yes, mark number of months:

(a) LAW 3 6 9 12 18

(b) CIVILIAN POLICE When are you available for an assignment? (month/year)04 /03

11. Are you presently employed? yes X no

How many weeks do you need to report to the duty station from the time your appointment is confirmed? TWO

12. Have you ever filled in a UNV PHS form before? no X yes It was submitted on: (month/year) /

13. What is you mother tongue? Romanian

Other languages: (enter 4 for fluent, 3 for good, 2 for fair and 1 for basic)

Other languages Read Write Speak Understand

(a) English 4 4 4 4

(b) Franch 3 2 2 2

(c) Moldavian 4 4 4 4

(d)

Please note that if selected your language ability will be tested during the interview.

14. University or equivalent, technical education, vocational or other types of training (of more than 6 months’ duration only):

From/to (month, year) Institution (city/ country) Main field of Study Degree/ diploma obtained

(a) 01 /03 to 08/03 University of Medicine Iasi, Romania General management Post Academic school

/

(b) 09/99 to 06/00 Technical University Iasi, Romania Technical expertise Post Academic school

/

(c) 09/90 to 07/94 Police Academy, Bucharest, Romania Law Law Degree

/

(d) 09/86 to 06/90 "Costache Negruzzi" High School, Iasi, Romania Mathematics Matriculation Diploma

/


15. Detail your work experience, in reverse chronological order, starting with the present or most recent one (military service,periods of unemployment and employment of less than six months duration should be mentioned under item 19).

(a) Employer/ Organization: Your functional title: "CRIMINAL JUSTICE OFFICER "

Work Location: Iasi County Police Period of work: from 12 /2002 to Present

Reason for leaving:

Description of major activities : - Investigations in serious crimes: - frauds, tax frauds, forgeries, burglaries, rapes, thefts, traffic accidents resulting in victims, etceteras; collecting all evidences and deliver the files to the public prosecutor. - Coordinating, guiding and controlling of the criminal justice officers from IASI CITY POLICE OFFICE

(b) Employer/ Organization: Your functional title:

Work Location: Period of work: from / to /

Reason for leaving:

Description of major activities:

(c) Employer/ Organization: Your functional title:


Reason for leaving:


(d) Employer/ Organization: Your functional title:


Reason for leaving:



(e) Employer/ Organization: Your functional title:


Reason for leaving:


16. Can UNV contact your present or most recent employer? yes X no

If yes, please provide telephone number:

17. Do you have any previous volunteer experience? yes no X

If yes, please elaborate:

18. Have you ever taught and/ or trained others? yes X no

If yes, provide details: Advisor and Liaison officer with UNMIBH, CP 3417137

19. If applicable, briefly outline work experiences of less than six months (as per item 15):

20. Do you have any knowledge and practice of computersystems?

yes X no If yes, give number of years: 9

(a) Are you: advanced user with programming knowledge regular user X occasional user

(b) Do you have experience with a: main frame PC X internet X

(c) Have you worked on: word processors X spreadsheets X database X

(d) Specify other Software (if applicable):

21. Do you have a valid driving license? yes X no

passenger car X motorcycle van (light truck) truck bus other:

22. Person(s) to be contacted in case of emergency:

Name Address Telephone number(s)

(a) SORIC CRISTINA 700080, 5, CONDUCTELOR st., F6/A/7, IASI, ROMANIA 0040232252296

(b) APOSTOL LIVIU 38, IANCU BACALU St., IASI, ROMANIA 0040742141765


23. Name of spouse: SORIC CRISTINA Nationality of spouse: ROMANIAN

24. Has your spouse ever completed and forwarded a UNV PHS form? yes on: no X

25. Details of 3 primary dependants who would join you at the duty station (including your spouse, if applicable):

Name Date of birth Relationship Place of actual residence

(a) SORIC CRISTINA 25/12/1973 Spouse Iasi, Romania

(b) SORIC RAZVAN 17/09/2002 Son Iasi, Romania

(c) / /

26. Would you serve unaccompanied if the assignment so required? yes X no

27. Are you in possession of a valid travel document? yes X no If yes, specify: passport X other:

Number: 07636108 Place of issue: Iasi / Romania Date of issue: 27/ JUN/03 Expiry date: 27/JUN/08

city/country day/month/year day/month/year

If no, it will take weeks to obtain it.

28. Mention any significant physical or psychological illness or disability you or your dependants have, or have had, which wouldhave a bearing on your UNV assignment:

None

29. Have you ever been arrested and/or been convicted (excluding minor trafficviolations)?

yes no X If yes, provide details:

30. Mention any relevant factors, any skills, interests, qualifications, geographical and cultural concerns not indicated elsewhere inthis form:

31. References: List three persons, who are familiar with your character, work and qualifications (excluding relatives):

Full name Full Address Telephone (country & city code) Profession

(a) SCRIPNICIUC Ioan 700400 IASI, 14 OTILIA CAZIMIR st., ROMANIA 0040723710064 Chief of Iasi City Police

(b) PRISECARIU Irina Cornelia 700106 IASI, 28 VASILE CONTA St., ROMANIA 0040740832979 Prosecutor

(c) APOSTOL Liviu 700520 IASI, 35 MOARA DE FOC St., ROMANIA 0040742141765 Manager

32. Briefly explain your reasons for applying to become a UN Volunteer (please limit your answer to the space provided):

33. I certify that the statements made in answer to all the above questions are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understandthat any misrepresentation or omission made in this Personal History Statement form may render my candidature invalid or, if serving as a UNVspecialist, liable for early termination of my contract. I have read and understood UNV’s Conditions of Service and accept them in principle.

Date (day/month/year): / / Signature:

2 0 0 1 i s t h e I n t e r n a t i o n a l Y e a r o f V o l u n t e e r s . G e t i n v o l v e d a t h t t p : / / w w w . i y v 2 0 0 1 . o r g



CONDITIONS OF SERVICEfor International UNV Specialists

Duration of Assignment

UNV assignments usually last 24 months. However, assignments of shorter duration between 3 to12 months are more and more common.

Settling-in-Grant Plus (SIGPLUS)

The Settling-in-Grant Plus (SIGPLUS) entitlement is intended to provide the UNV specialist with alump-sum grant to help in the purchase of basic household items including furniture, kitchenutensils, bed linen, curtains etc. at the time when the UNV specialist establishes residence in thecountry of assignment. The whole package of SIGPLUS is calculated based on the duration of theassignment and includes provision for temporary accommodation and transportation needs. It ispaid at the beginning of the assignment.

Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA)

The Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) is intended to cover basic needs and should not beconsidered as a salary. It is paid each month. The VLA has two components: a living allowancecomponent and an accommodation component which covers the cost of housing and utilities. TheVLA ranges from US $ 750 to US $ 2,500, depending on the country of assignment and thenumber of dependants of the UNV specialist. It is not negotiable.

Resettlement Allowance (RSA)

The Resettlement Allowance (RSA) is intended to provide the UNV specialist, upon satisfactorilycompleting his/her assignment and fulfilling all personal and professional obligations, with a smallcash-grant to help with resettling costs in the home country or country of recruitment. The RSA willaccrue at the rate of $ 100 per month of satisfactory service and will be paid in full i.e. at 100 % inUS dollars at the duty station upon completion of assignment.

Insurance

Insurance coverage for life, health and permanent disability is provided free of cost to each UNVspecialist. Dependants authorized to join the UNV specialist at the duty station will be covered onlyunder the health insurance scheme.


International travel (on appointment and at the end of assignment)

This will be provided by the UNV programme or Cooperating Organization to the UNV specialistand recognized dependants (maximum of three) authorized to join the UNV specialist in the countryof assignment.

Annual Leave

The UNV specialist is entitled to annual leave at the rate of two and half working days a monthwhich s/he will be required to take during the assignment period. No payment in lieu of leave will bemade.

Termination of Contract

The assignment of a UNV specialist may be terminated either by the UNV programme or the UNVspecialist by giving, in writing, the required period of notice depending on the duration of thecontract. The UNV specialist who resigns during the initial contract will not be entitled to repatriationtravel.

Other Conditions

The United Nations Volunteers programme reserves the right to amend the conditions of eachassignment without prejudice to the rights acquired under it. The United Nations Volunteersprogramme also reserves the right to withdraw a UNV specialist from an assignment afterconsultation with the authorities concerned.

Special Remarks

The above provisions are only the abridged version of the Conditions of Service for InternationalUNV Specialists. Any divergence in the interpretation of the above from the Conditions of Serviceshould be clarified with UNV Headquarters.



FORWARDING INSTRUCTIONS

An applicant to the UNV programme who is a national of one of the following countries is requestedto forward his/her application to the organization listed below.

Nationals of countries not mentioned in this list should forward their applications directly to:

United Nations VolunteersOffshore Processing Centre

P.O. Box 257111311 - NICOSIA, Cyprus

or, through the local UNDP office in their capital city (where application forms may also beobtained).

COUNTRY ADDRESSAUSTRALIA Australian Volunteers International (AVI)

P.O. Box 350, 71 Argyle Street, Fitzroy, 3065 – VICTORIABELGIUM Service des Nations Unies et Organismes Assimilés, Ministère des Affaires

Étrangères, Direction Générale de la Coopération Internationale (DGCI)Rue Brederode 6, B-1000 BRUXELLES

BULGARIA Department of Foreign Economic Policy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs2 Alexander Jendov Street, SOFIA

CHINA China International Centre for Economic & Technical Exchanges (CICETE)c/o UNDP Office, 18 Bei San Huan Zhonglu, BEIJING 100011

CUBA Comité Estatal de Colaboración Económica (CECE)Primero no. 201Esq. AB, Vedado, HAVANA 4

CZECHREPUBLIC

The National Contact Point for Cooperation with UNVPolytechna Bldg, Benediktská 2, 110 05 PRAHA 1

DENMARK Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke (MS),International Department, Borgergade 10-14, 1300 - COPENHAGEN K

FINLAND Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Department for International DevelopmentCooperation, Recruitment Unit, Katajanokanlaituri 3 - 00160 HELSINKI

GHANA Ghanaian nationals residing in Ghana, or planning to return within six monthsfrom their date of availability, should apply through:Social Sector Policy Unit (SSPU)c/o UNDP Office, P.O. Box 1423 – ACCRA

HONG KONG,CHINA

Hong Kong residents should apply through:Agency for Volunteer Service (AVS)602 Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road,Wangchai, HONG KONG, China

INDIA Department of Youth Affairs & Sports (DYAS)Ministry of Human Resources DevelopmentShastri Bhavan 3, NEW DELHI 110001Indian nationals residing in India and Government employees on secondmentoutside India should apply through DYAS. Other Indian nationals residing outsideIndia, who will remain in their host country at least six months after their date ofavailability, may apply directly to UNV/Cyprus or through the local UNDP office.


COUNTRY ADDRESSIRELAND Agency for Personal Service Overseas (APSO)

29-30 Fitzwilliam Square - DUBLIN 2JORDAN Ministry of Labour

P.O. Box 8160 – AMMANKOREA,REPUBLIC OF

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and TradeUnited Nations DivisionSejongro 77, Chongro-gu – SEOUL

MALTA Staff Development Organisation (S.D.O.), Office of the Prime Minister3 Castille Place – VALLETTA CMR 02

MOROCCO Agence Marocaine de Coopération Internationale (AMCI)6, rue Tamasloht – RABAT

MYANMAR Department of Labour (DL)c/o UNDP OfficeP.O. Box 650 – YANGONMyanmar nationals residing in Myanmar and Government employees residingoutside Myanmar should apply through DL. Other Myanmar nationals residingoutside Myanmar, who will remain in their host country at least six months fromtheir date of availability, may apply directly to UNV/Cyprus or through the localUNDP office.

NETHERLANDS Netherlands Development Organisation (SNV), Att. UNV Liaison OfficerBezuidenhoutseweg 161 - 2594 AG THE HAGUE

NORWAY The Royal Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Recruitment UnitP.O. Box 8114 Dep. - 0032 OSLO

PHILIPPINES PNVSCA, NEDA Complex 4, EDSA, Diliman,Quezon City, Metro ManilaFilipino nationals residing permanently abroad and not planning to return to thePhilippines may apply directly to UNV/Cyprus or through the local UNDP office.

PORTUGAL Instituto da Cooperação Portuguesa (ICP), Serviços da Cooperação MultilateralRua Braancamp, n°84, 4°, 1250 – LISBOA

SLOVAKIA,REPUBLIC OF

Slovak Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Human Resources DepartmentHlboka cesta 2 – 833 36 BRATISLAVA 37

SPAIN Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional (AECI)Unidad de la Selección de Personal para Organismos InternacionalesAv. Reyes Católicos 4 - 28040 MADRID

THAILAND Department of Technical and Economic Cooperation (DTEC)c/o UNDP OfficeG.P.O. Box 618 - BANGKOK 10501

TUNISIA Agence Tunisienne de Coopération Technique (ATCT)34, rue d’Iran - 1002 TUNIS

U.S.A. Peace Corps, UNV International Operations1111 20th Street, N.W. - WASHINGTON D.C. 20526

VIETNAM Ministry of Planning and Investment,Foreign Economic Relations Department (FERD),2 Hoang Van Tu Street – HANOI



FROM THE UNV ROSTER TO A UNV ASSIGNMENTHow it works when it works…

UNV Cyprus informs you ofyour inclusion in the roster

UNV Bonn submits your profile toposts matching your qualifications

The requesting countryinforms

UNV Bonn of your selection

UNV Bonn notifies you of yourselection and provides Job

Descriptionand Conditions of Service

Through the UNDP Office,the Cooperating Organization

or directly

UNV Bonnauthorizes your fielding

You prepare for departure(Read “UNV for You” and the “Living Conditions” of your

country of assignment)

You travel to yourduty station

Upon arrival, ü You sign your UNV contract ü You participate in the In-country briefing ü You receive the UNV Conditions of Service Manual and a Medical kit

ü You accept the offer and confirm availabilityü You undergo an interviewü You undertake medical exams

Through the UNDP Office,the Cooperating Organization

or directly

You submit your applicationdossier Through the UNDP Office,

the Cooperating Organizationor directly

This diagram only applies to applications for international UNV specialist posts!



FEQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When should I receive a response tomy application ?

As a general rule, you will receive a responsewithin four to eight weeks from the date yourapplication is received by the CyprusOffshore Processing Centre.

If accepted, how long will myapplication remain on the UNV rosterof candidates?

A maximum of two years or until we receiveinformation that you are no longer availablefor a UNV assignment.

How long does it take to be assignedas a UNV?

The waiting period can vary from two monthsto two years. You will be informed as soon asyour application has been selected for a UNVpost. Please note that inclusion on the rosterof candidates does not guarantee a UNVassignment.

I was included on the UNV rosterbefore, but my file has since beenarchived. Can I re-submit anapplication?

Yes, but you must wait until your file hasbeen closed for a year. To re-apply, simplysend an updated Personal History StatementForm (PHS) accompanied by any requireddocuments that reflect changes in yourpersonal and/or professional situation.

If your file was closed two years ago or more,please enclose all certificates, diplomas andreferences.

Will I be included automatically on theroster of candidates at the end of myUNV assignment?

No. To be included on the roster again, you

must re-apply by sending an updated PHSForm accompanied by any requireddocuments regarding changes in yourpersonal and/or professional situation.

If your last UNV assignment ended fouryears ago or more, please enclose allcertificates, diplomas and references.

What is the role of the CyprusOffshore Processing Centre?

The Cyprus Offshore Processing Centreappraises applications and maintains thedatabase of eligible candidates. The Centreis not in a position to provide informationabout the specific UNV posts.

How will my application be updated?

Each piece of information received on yourbehalf is recorded in the candidatedatabase. Unfortunately, the CyprusOffshore Processing Centre cannotacknowledge receipt of such information.

Can I request additional informationfrom someone in my country ofresidence?

If you are a national of the countries listed inthe Forwarding Instructions, you maycontact the corresponding organization. Ifyou are a national of another country, youmay contact either the UNV ProgrammeOfficer of the local UNDP Country Office orthe Cyprus Offshore Processing Centre.

I speak French and/or Spanish.Should I fill a UNV Personal HistoryStatement in this/these language(s)?

No, it is sufficient to enclose a CurriculumVitae in this/these language(s).



REFERENCE FORM

An application to the UNV Programme can only be processed when references have been received by UNV. Shouldyou already have recommendation letters in your possession, please include them. If not, you may use this form (seeItem 31 of the UNV Personal History Statement form).

SECTION ONE: TO BE COMPLETED BY THE APPLICANT

Family Name: ..................................................................................................................................

Other Names: ...................................................................................................................................

Nationality: .......................................................................................................................................

Address:............................................................................................................................................

Profession: .......................................................................................................................................

SECTION TWO: TO BE COMPLETED BY REFEREES, BOTH PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL

Name of Referee: ............................................................................................................................

Title of Referee: ...............................................................................................................................

Address of Referee: .......................................................................................................................

How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?..................................................

...........................................................................................................................................................

Please complete the following section providing your evaluation of the above-mentioned person’s abilities in thefollowing areas. Include any additional comments in the spaces provided.

The abbreviations for evaluating abilities:O = Outstanding; AA = Above Average; A = Average; U = Unsatisfactory.Please circle your choice after each section.

A. Character: tolerance, relations towards other people, race, religions:

O AA A U

B. Ability to cope with harsh living conditions, situations of stress, cultural changes, loneliness:

O AA A U

C. Sense of responsibility and commitment:

O AA A U

D. Initiative: imagination and creativity:

O AA A U


E. Comments on the applicant’s personality and character:...........................................................................................................................................................

...........................................................................................................................................................

...........................................................................................................................................................

...........................................................................................................................................................

...........................................................................................................................................................

SECTION THREE: TO BE COMPLETED ALSO AND ONLY BY PROFESSIONALREFEREES

F. Technical competence: mastery of skills, knowledge of work assignments; quality of workperformance:

O AA A U

G. Judgement: soundness of decisions and solutions; sense of decision making:

O AA A U

H. Communications: ability to express ideas orally and in writing:

O AA A U

I. Organizational/Administrative skills: productive planning and use of time; ability to coordinateassignments; ability to meet deadlines:

O AA A U

J. Comments on the applicant’s professional profile:

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Date:________________ Signature: _______________________________________

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