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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 tohttp://www.un.org/en/

Step 2: Click on Structure andOrganization on the mainpage

You will be able to accesscomprehensive links ofagencies, programmes,

organizations, funds andentities in the UN system
http://www.un.org/en/http://www.un.org/en/


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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 meetthe needs of the hiring office

Saves time and reduces frustration that results

from applying for jobs not suited to yourstrengths, aspirations and personal circumstances


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Creating a profile & preparing an applicationInspira


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Creating a profile & preparing an applicationUNICEF


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Creating a profile & preparing an applicationUNFPA 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 responsibilitieswith careful attention to thevacancy for which you areapplying

Use

o Current job: present tense

o Past job(s): past tense

Summary of Achievements

Achievements:

o How well you did in your job Provide specific examples

where you made animpact/contribution in thepositions for your Education

and Publications


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Cover Letter

Describe how your experience, qualifications and competenciesmatch the specific position

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

Structure

o Open with a statement of interest

o 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 yourapplication/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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Gracias

Merci

Thank you

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