Story from a former JPO

Deborah Landey
UNAIDS Deputy Executive Director

When, where and in what area did you work as a JPO?

In 1978-1981, with UNDP in Senegal

Looking back at your time as a JPO, what do you consider to be your biggest achievement at the time?

Supporting UNDP's programme in Senegal on environmental and gender issues. Learning about the organization and broader UN system.

What role do you think JPOs should play in today's UNDP?

JPOs should support transformation of UNDP into a practice organization. Use recent academic knowledge in the practice areas and continue to keep substantive areas of focus up-to-date. Provide good leadership and managerial practices in the office.

What advice would you give to the newly-recruited JPOs?

Exercise humility in all you do.