A Message from Mr. Martín Santiago Herrero,
Director of the Office of Human Resources,
UNDP Bureau of Management

Dear JPOs,

As the Director of the Office of Human Resources, it is my pleasure to welcome you on the JPO Career Management Website, a platform of information and tools on career planning process. We, at the Office of Human Resources and the JPO Service Centre, continuously do our best to provide you with support, training and placement opportunities.

The Junior Professional Officer programme offers you immediate exposure to the development processes, in addition to getting hands-on experience in multilateral development cooperation and opportunities for a career in the development field. It also represents one of the best entry points towards becoming a long-term UN staff member: more than one-third of UNDP JPOs have been retained in the UN System over the last 10 years and almost 30% of our present UN Resident Coordinators are former Junior Professional Officers.

More than ever, building a successful career definitely depends on proactive, strategic planning and careful management. In order to maintain an upward career path, it is vital that you remain flexible and competitive for new opportunities to come. This requires you to continually enhance your skills set, during and after your JPO assignment.

This web-site offers useful information to assist and advise you in how best to maximize your career planning process. It provides information and advice on the career strategy, the application and interview processes, and career opportunities with UNDP and the United Nations System. We welcome you to learn more about your career development opportunities!

Let me take this opportunity to thank you for your contribution in the UN joint efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals by 2015! We hope you will find this website helpful in furthering your career aspirations and wish you an exciting and successful JPO experience.

Best wishes,
Martín Santiago Herrero