This document provides information about career opportunities with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF). UNDP is the UN's global development network that advocates for change and connects countries to resources to help people build better lives. It has several practice areas and values commitment to marginalized groups, flexibility, experience, integrity and diversity. The document outlines various entry point opportunities for professionals including policy/project personnel, temporary appointments, and volunteer programs. It also provides details on the Junior Professional Programme, LEAD Young Professionals Programme, and application process. UNCDF is the UN's capital investment agency for least developed countries and supports microfinance and local services through loans and grants.

1. 1 UNDP & Career Opportunities Sweden, April 2010

2. 2 United NationsDevelopment 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.

4. Poverty Reduction

5. Crisis Prevention & Recovery

6. HIV/AIDS

11. Temporary Appointments (TAs)

12. Young professionals (LEAD)

13. Junior Professional Officers (JPOs)

14. Special Service Agreements (SSAs)

16. Provides young professionals with hands-on experience in multilateral development assistance

17. 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

18. Apply directly to the respective government’s authorities JPO Website : www.jposc.dk

20. variety of assignments

21. good supervision

22. mentoring

23. assessment/feedback

24. development/growth

26. Ability to share and leverage useful knowledge and mobilise resources and partnerships and work effectively in a multicultural environment.

27. A post-graduate masters degree

28. 5 years relevant work experience, preferably field-based.

29. English and at least one other UN official working language

30. Under 35 years of ageWebsite: www.undp.org/ohr/lead

32. Posts are usually only advertised for two weeks

33. Usually require an achievement oriented CV/P-11

34. If short-listed, candidates will be subject to a competency-based interview and candidates will be required or Personal History form (P11)

35. All candidates subject to academic and reference checks

37. Local services, e.g. water, roads, energy (delivered through improved local government systems)10

38. UNCDF Approach Approach: Local level capital investment (loans, grants) to provide evidence-based upstream policy impact Pave the way for others, scaled up by e.g. World Bank, European Commission, Gates Foundation, etc The Headquarters is in New York, it is operational in 35 Country Offices supporting 40 Least Developed Countries (LDCs) 11

39. Application Process All external vacancies at UNDP are advertised on http://jobs.undp.org

41. Mini Workshop: - Managing My Career Holistically Qualifications Documents EQ Your Career Networking Opportunity Scans Momentum Reputation Management Values Luck Competencies Job Satisfiers

42. 15 Work for Development ! Thank you http://jobs.undp.org