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Working for an organization such as The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (also known as UN Women) is an opportunity that could change your life. The organization combines good remuneration with meaningful work that can help millions of people improve their quality of life. You will be able to construct influential networks as well as receive encouragement to develop professionally. In addition, working for UN Women means having a global career with a global reach, in a multicultural and pleasant environment.

Because of the above-mentioned reasons, in addition to a competitive remuneration package, career mobility, and the support that successful candidates receive once they are assigned to a position at the organization, UN Women selection processes are highly sought-after by many young professionals, making them highly competitive.

In pursuit of its mission, the OpenIGO network has developed support and guidance services, with the aim of highly increasing your chances of success in these competitive selection processes.

These include an Application Review and a Mock Interview – based on the United Nation’s original model.

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UN Jobs – Products & Services


UN Women overview

UN Women is a United Nations agency dedicated to promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women. To this end, UN Women works in partnership with government and civil society organizations to design policies, laws, programs, and services that aim primarily to increase women’s participation, end violence against women, engage women in peace and security processes, enhance women’s economic empowerment and promote gender equality in national development planning. Headquartered in New York (United States), the agency also has regional, country, multi-country, and liaison offices worldwide.

UN Women’s main focus: To promote gender equality and the empowerment of women.

Themes addressed by UN Women:

  • Leadership and political participation
  • Economic empowerment
  • Ending violence against women
  • Peace and security
  • Humanitarian action
  • Youth
  • Governance and national planning
  • Sustainable development agenda
  • HIV and AIDS

UN Women Jobs - Searching Job Opportunities

Interested and qualified applicants should search UN Women’s e-recruit system and UNDP jobs site for vacancies at the agency. Candidates must submit the relevant and required information and documents for each position they are interested in. A UN Women Personal History Form (P11) is attached for vacancies posted on the UNDP system. It is highly advised that candidates read the job description carefully before they start the process.

UN Women Jobs - General Requirements

Basic requirements for International Professional Positions (D and P level) and National Professional Officers (NPO):

Education:

Master’s degree or equivalent in related discipline. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree for some positions.

Experience:

P1/NOA – No work experience required
P2/NOB – Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience
P3/NOC – Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience
P4/NOD – Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience
P5 – Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience
D1 – Minimum of 15 years of relevant work experience
D2 – More than 15 years of relevant work experience

Languages:

Fluency in English language. Depending on the duty station knowledge of a 2nd UN language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese or Russian) may be required.

Basic requirements for General Service Positions:

Education:

Completion of secondary (high school) education is a requirement.

Experience:

G1 – No work experience required
G2 – Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience
G3 – Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience
G4 – Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience
G5 – Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience
G6 – Minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience
G7 – Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience

Languages:

Fluency in English language. Depending on the duty station knowledge of a 2nd UN language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese or Russian) may be required.

Observations:

Staff in International Professional, National Officer and General Service categories may be offered Fixed-Term or Temporary Appointments depending on the type of the position, programmatic need and the funding.

A fixed-term appointment is a time-limited appointment usually for 1-year renewable subject to the needs of the organization, funding and positive performance. Fixed-term appointments do not carry any expectancy of renewal.

Temporary appointments are time-limited appointments issued for less than one year to meet specific short-term requirements. Staff members recruited under a temporary appointment modality receive full salary but slightly reduced benefits.

Basic requirements for Service Contractors:

SB1 representing work in the custodial, maintenance, security, driving and messenger areas; this would be considered mechanical and physical operations;

SB2 representing work of a more basic processing support nature covering clerical, secretarial, certain technical functions; this work requires appropriate educational background and relevant work experience;

SB3 representing work of a specialized and comprehensive support nature progressing to integrated execution at the higher level; this work requires appropriate educational background and relevant work experience;

SB4 representing work of an analytical nature requiring basic conceptual comprehension; this work requires appropriate educational background and relevant work experience;

SB5 representing work of a conceptual, analytical and advisory nature at the higher professional level related to development, humanitarian and emergency project work that require substantive innovation and may involve some functions that are supervisory in nature to oversee project activities. Qualifications at this level include a postgraduate degree and relevant experience commensurate with the job.

Basic requirements for Junior Professional Officers (JPO):

Usually be under 32 years of age;

Education:

Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a development-related discipline.

Experience:

A minimum of two years of paid working experience in a relevant field, preferably in a developing country.

Languages:

Fluency in English language. Depending on the duty station knowledge of a 2nd UN language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese or Russian) may be required.

UN Women Jobs - Interview

After applicants pass the screening phase of UN Women’s selection process, they will then be contacted to take part in either an assessment or interview or both to determine the right candidate for the job.

To exemplify UN Women’s interview mechanisms, we have used the UN Women’s internships interview stage below. Note that other opportunities at the UN Women may vary slightly from this in terms of how the interview is conducted.

How is the UN Women Internship interview?

Usually, only selected applicants will be contacted for the interview, which lasts about 30 minutes and may be done via Skype or phone. The main points covered in the interview vary according to the opening and department chosen. In general, however, the questions address subjective or behavioral aspects, such as your expectations about the job, your interests in the area of expertise you are applying for, and your previous experiences.

UN Women Jobs - Salary and Benefits

UN Women offers competitive salaries and benefits, aiming to contribute to their worker’s individual and family health, financial security, and help create a comfortable work-life balance that improves the quality of life. The salaries and benefits may differ based on the contractual modality and duty station.

Salary

A competitive salary that considers the international market and the cost of living at the duty station. Salaries, grants, and allowances are normally exempt from income tax.

Dependency allowance

Allowances to support single parents, dependent spouse, children, and in some cases, parents or siblings.

Leave

Holidays and paid annual leave to take time off from work to rejuvenate, revitalize, and recharge. Home leave travel to renew social, cultural, and family ties in your home country.

Parental leaves

Paid parental leave for staff members to help nurture and bond with their child(ren).

Sick leave

Generous sick leave, which includes family and medical leave, if needed.

Health insurance

United Nations–sponsored medical insurance plans that ensure access to basic and essential medical treatment to staff members, spouse, and dependents. The monthly premiums are co-shared by staff members and the organization.

Pension

Contribution towards the United Nations Joint Pension Fund, which provides members with benefits in the event of death, disability, separation from service before retirement age, or upon retirement.

Life insurance

Group life or accident insurance plans to support designed beneficiaries.

Relocation benefits

Support in relocation, including accommodation, travel, and shipping expenses to the duty station for staff members and their dependents.

Additional allowances

Danger pay as a special allowance to compensate working in some countries where living conditions are dangerous. Hardship allowance to compensate for hardship incurred in difficult duty stations. Non-family service allowance to compensate for undertaking assignments at non-family duty stations. Rest and recuperation (R&R) arrangements in countries where working and living conditions are particularly difficult, to enable regular breaks from the usual work location. Mobility incentive for movement within and across organizations in the United Nations common system.

Work-life balance

Flexible working arrangements to help balance staff needs with the demands of work.

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