un women
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UN Women is the UN organization dedicated to achieving gender equality and women’s empowerment worldwide. UN Women was established in July 2010 to be the global advocate for women’s rights and to accelerate progress on achieving gender equality.
What is UN Women?
In what priority areas does UN Women work?
• Increasing women’s leadership & participation
• Enhancing women’s economic empowerment
• Ending violence against women
• Engaging women in all aspects of peace and security processes
• Making gender equality central to national development planning and budgeting
• Strengthening global norms and standards
Workforce Distribution
Asia &
the Pacifi
c
HQ & Li
aison O
ffices
Eastern &
Southern Africa
Americas &
the Carib
bean
Europe & Centra
l Asia
Arab States
Weste
rn & Centra
l Afri
ca
407,22.4%
359,19.8%
300,16.5%
251,13.8%
202, 11.1%
153,8.5% 143,
7.9%
Workforce in Regions
1815 employees
132 nationalities
72 % female, 28% male
80% of senior staff (P5 & above) are female
Average age is 42
Global UN Women campaigns:HeForShe
• Launched on March 8, 2014 UN Women's Solidarity Movement HeForShe has to date been signed by 306,256 men all around the world
• In Finland 2095 men have joined the movement
• The ambitious aim is to bring together one half of humanity in support of the other half of humanity, for the benefit of all
Global UN Women campaigns::Beijing +20
• In 1995, 189 countries adopted the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a visionary roadmap for women's rights and empowerment. 20 years later no country has yet finished this agenda.
• The 20th anniversary of Beijing opens new opportunities. UN Women is thriving to reconnect, regenerate commitment, charge up political will and mobilize the public.
1995
2015
Global UN Women campaigns:Orange YOUR Neighbourhood
• In 2015, the UN Secretary-General’s UNiTE to End Violence against Women campaign invites you to “Orange YOUR Neighbourhood,” with the color designated to symbolize a brighter future without violence.
• UN Women coordinates the UN Secretary-General’s campaign, supports widespread social mobilization through its Say NO – UNiTE social media platforms on Facebook and Twitter, and manages the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women.
Finnish nationals in UN Women
NAME TITLE LEVELDUTY STATION
Kannisto, Päivi Chief, Peace & Security (1-Sept-2015) D1 New York
Lassila, Satu Expert on MissionSecondment New York
Dahlvik, Åsa Resource Mobilization Specialist P3 New York
Auer-Himberg, Petra Communications Analyst P2 Copenhagen
Jokinen, Hilkka Programme Analyst, JPO P2 Addis Ababa
Kaskeala, Sanna Programme Analyst, JPO P2 New York
Korvenpää, Anni Programme Analyst, JPO P2 New York
Nyberg, Andrea Programme Analyst, JPO P2 Bangkok
Rajander, Silja Governance and Coordination Consultant Consultant Phnom Penh
Mäenpää, Katri HR Consultant Consultant New York
What type of profiles are we hiring?
Specialist in priority areas:• Violence Against Women• Peace and Security• Leadership and Participation• Economic Empowerment• National Planning and
Budgeting• Intergovernmental/Interagency
processes and coordination
Management:• Regional Centre Directors• Country Representatives• Deputy Country Representatives• Operations Managers • Cluster Leaders• Resource Mobilization
Operations:• Communication• Finance/Budget• Procurement• Human Resources• ICT• Facilities & Administration
• Vacancies (FTA+TA)• Consultant assignments
UN Women Recruitment Process
APPLICATION•Personal History Form (P11)•Motivational Paragraph
ASSESSMENT•Technical Test•Interview(s)•Reference Checks
REVIEW & APPROVAL
•Compliance Review•Management Approvals
We would love to see more applications from you!
• During the last 4 months (Jan-Apr) when we had 37 international vacant posts, we received 5611 applications out of which only 57 were from Finnish nationals.
• Looking at all the D1 and above vacant positions advertised in 2014, altogether we received 1158 applications out of which only 8 were from Finnish nationals.
• So in other words, from the 6769 applications only 65 were from Finnish nationals and more importantly from only 57 (0.8%) different candidates as some of them applied for multiple positions.
How to get long- & short-listed?
Out of the applications received during the observed time period only a small number were long-listed. The 3 most common reasons for a Finnish candidate not to be considered were:
• Does not meet the minimum requirement i.e. years of experience: ‘relevant experience but too junior for the position’
→ DO YOU MEET THE MINIMUM CRITERIA?
• No UN or international experience: ‘Only private sector experience, no international exposure’
→ DO YOU HAVE INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE, PREFERABLY FROM THE FIELD AND WITH THE UN?
• No context relevant experience: ‘Scope of expertise and functional competencies are not matching requirements for the post’
→ DOES YOUR APPLICATION SHOWCASE YOUR CAPABILITIES IN RELATION TO THE POSITION & ITS LOCATION?
How to succeed in a competency-based interview?
According to last year’s panel reports when it comes to interviewing, Finnish nationals do not succeed in showcasing their competencies:
• ‘the selected candidate… was better able to articulate within all the required dimensions relevant to the job.’ (as opposed to the Finnish candidate)
→ ARE YOU ABLE TO CONVINCE US THAT YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE JOB?
• ‘the panel was not convinced regarding x’s abilities … and concluded that x would not be well suited to drive the delivery of this complex programme and advocate in country on sensitive gender issues.’
→ ARE YOU ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE YOUR COMPETENCIES?
Application
Highlight the most relevant experience for the position Always modify your P-11
Don’t assume, be precise, be sure to highlight the relevant experience
Use concise formatting and senses throughout your application Answer all the questions in the form
Description of Duties Describe your responsibilities linking them when possible to the
competencies and qualifications relevant to the position you are applying for
Summary of Achievements What was your added value/where did you contribute Choose the most relevant achievements for your positions
PERSONAL HISTORY FORM (P11)
I travelled to Africa with the
Minister.Was
travelling really for
your biggest accomplishm
ent?
I worked for ‘Kvinna till Kvinna’ foundation. Does this
person have any
experience in women’s issues?
Application
Make it easy for the recruiter to pre-select you Always modify your motivational paragraph Don’t use generic terms – tailor your paragraph to speak to the
position Make your words count Link to your experience, back up your statements Use the terms used in job description if relevant Show your true motivation Don’t focus on your weaknesses You shouldn’t state any such experience that is not recorded in
your P-11 too
Describe how your experience, qualifications and competencies match the specific position – argue why you are a good match
MOTIVATIONAL PARAGRAPH (max. 1000 characters)
Although I don’t speak any Chinese, I speak English, French, Spanish, and Arabic.
I am very interested in working for your organization and I
have all the competencies
required for this position.
I have good social skills and I get along with different
people. I am a fast learner and a flexible colleague. I would be very good at this
job.
Assessment
TECHNICAL TESTS
What is a technical test and how do I succeed in it?
Technical test is a written test (often by email) where you have the opportunity to demonstrate your substantive knowledge in writing.
Focus on the clarity of your communication, demonstrate your technical knowledge and show your innovativeness.
INTERVIEWPrepare well – that will help to reduce your nervousness
Practice a lot – time out your answers; aim for 4-5 minutes
Listen to the questions – you can ask to repeat/clarify them if needed
Be energetic – don’t forget to demonstrate your motivation
‘Do you have any questions for the panel?’- If you can google the answer, don’t ask
REFERENCE CHECKS
Who should I use as my references?
Someone who knows you professionally
Someone from the organization/UN is always good
Someone who will have time/willingness to give the reference when needed
Additional Tips
UN Women will first get to know you through your application/P11
Be truthful, accurate and specific Make your words count Write/edit in Word Proofread Print application/P11 on screen or paper to
check Save your applications
Kiitos!
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