A Message from Ms. Sadia Yilla
Chief, UNDP Staff Administrative Services
and Deputy Director, UNDP Nordic Office

Dear fellow JPOs,

Welcome to the JPO Career Management Website, a platform of information, tools and practical insights on how to advance your career within UNDP and the UN System.

As a former JPO myself, I cannot but stress the importance of your JPO experience, which represents a crucial step towards an international career within the UN System. Indeed, over the last 10 years, more than one-third of UNDP JPOs have been retained in the UN System. This number is still growing, while another one-third work for bilateral development organisations. Rest asssured that the Office of Human Resources and the JPO Service Centre will continue to do their best to provide you support, training, development and placement opportunities.

It is also vital that you take advantage of these self management tools. Among other qualities, you should pay attention to the importance of being flexible. Short-term contract opportunities will provide you with more experience, increase your exposure and may lead to longer term opportunities. You should also pay special attention to the development of your competencies and expertise in the priority areas of our organisations. Competency-based selection means that job applicants have to demonstrate ability with examples of past experiences. The more strategic you are in your competency and expertise development, the greater the chances your profile will fit with the requirements of the posts to which you are applying.

On behalf of UNDP and the other participating UN sister agencies, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your contribution in the UN work and activities. You are a vital part of our workforce and we appreciate the energy, enthusiasm and talent you bring to our organisations. I hope you will find this website helpful in furthering your career aspirations.

Regards,

Sadia Yilla