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JPO positions funded by the Netherlands since April 2002

April- May 2012

UN Women

UN Women

UN Women was pleased to advertise two JPO positions to be funded by the Government of The Netherlands:
UNDP

UNDP

UNDP and affiliated funds/programmes were pleased to advertise four JPO positions to be funded by the Government of The Netherlands:



Timeline

  • The deadline for receipt of application for these JPO position was midnight (Copenhagen time) on Tuesday 8 May 2012.
Applications received after this deadline would not be considered. In view of the volume of applications, only candidates being invited to an interview were contacted.

Conditions

Duration of Assignment: Initially one year with the possibility to extend up to 3 years.

Grade/Step: P1 step I or P2 step I the first year, depending on the level of education and experience

All Candidates must:

  • Qualifications: Post Graduate University Degree/Master;
  • Be committed to the UN values, highly motivated, professional, have good interpersonal skills and be able to adapt to a multi-cultural environment;
  • Be fluent in English and possess a working knowledge of at least one other UN language or be fluent in both English and the working language at the duty station as appropriate. Fluency in other UN languages can be an asset and may be tested in the interview along with English;
  • Only apply for positions in a duty station outside their country of origin;
  • Not have worked previously as a JPO/APO/YPO/AE.

May 2011


WHO

WHO was pleased to advertise two JPO positions to be funded by the Government of The Netherlands.

Geneva, Switzerland - Human Resources Officer, WHO

The following position with WHO Switzerland was open exclusively to Dutch and other European Union nationals, as well as permanent residents of the Netherlands (see for criteria the website of the Dutch  Ministry of Foreign Affairs):

WHO
Cairo, Egypt- Health and Human Rights Officer, WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (WHO/EMRO)

The following position with WHO Egypt was addressed exclusively to candidates from developing countries (see criteria at the website of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs) :

  • Cairo, Egypt- Health and Human Rights Officer, WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (WHO/EMRO)
    When applying for this position your cover letter had to be written in English.

    • April 2011

    UNWRA
    Jerusalem, Occupied Palestinian Territory (PAPP) - Associate Expert (Marketing and Communication Officer), UNRWA

    UNRWA was pleased to advertise a JPO position to be funded by the Government of The Netherlands.

    The following position was open exclusively to Dutch and other European Union nationals, as well as permanent residents of the Netherlands (see for criteria the website of the Dutch  Ministry of Foreign Affairs):

    Timeline

    • The deadline for receipt of application for the UNRWA position in Jerusalem was 12 midday (Copenhagen time) on Wednesday 20 April 2011.
    Applications received after this deadline would not be considered. In view of the volume of applications, only candidates being invited to an interview will be contacted.

    Conditions

    Duration of Assignment: Initially one year with the possibility to extend up to 3 years.

    Grade/Step: P1 step I or P2 step I the first year, depending on the level of education and experience

    All Candidates must:

    • Have completed a study relevant to marketing, communication, campaign management, fundraising, journalism, development studies or similar concluding in a university degree at Master's degree or equivalent; or a study relevant to marketing, communication, campaign management, fundraising, journalism, development studies or similar concluding in a degree at B.Sc./B.A. level, followed by a minimum of three years of working experience;
    • Be committed to the UN values, highly motivated, professional, have good interpersonal skills and be able to adapt to a multi-cultural environment;
    • Be fluent in English and possess a working knowledge of at least one other UN language or be fluent in both English and the working language at the duty station as appropriate. Fluency in other UN languages can be an asset and may be tested in the interview along with English;
    • Only apply for positions in a duty station outside their country of origin;
    • Not have worked previously as a JPO/APO/YPO/AE.

    November 2010


    UNDP and affiliated funds/programmes were pleased to advertise three JPO positions to be funded by the Government of the Netherlands.

    The following two positions in UNDP Kosovo, UN Administered Territory and UNDP Indonesia were open to Dutch and other EU nationals, as well as permanent residents of the Netherlands.

    The following position with UNDP New York was addressed exclusively to candidates from developing countries (see criteria at the website of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs).

    Timeline

    • The deadline for receipt of applications was 12 midday (Copenhagen time) on Friday 19 November 2010 .
      Applications received after this deadline would not be considered. In view of the volume of applications, only candidates being invited to an interview will be contacted.
    Interviews were expected to take place early December 2010 by telephone or video conference. Only candidates short-listed for interview would be contacted.

    General Conditions


    Duration of Assignment: Initial appointment of one year, renewable up to a maximum of three years.

    Grade/Step: Subject to the assessment of relevant education and years of relevant experience prior to appointment, and to satisfactory performance during the assignment, the remuneration of selected candidates will be as follows:
    EITHER at P-1/1, P1/2 and P2/1 during first, second and third years respectively;
    OR at P2/1, P2/2 and P2/3 during first, second and third years respectively.
     
    All Candidates must:
    • Have completed a study relevant to international co-operation concluding in a university degree at M.Sc./M.A. level; or a study relevant to international co-operation concluding in a degree at B.Sc./B.A. level, followed by a minimum of three years of working experience;
    • Be committed to the UN values, highly motivated, professional, have good interpersonal skills and be able to adapt to a multi-cultural environment;
    • Be fluent in English and possess a working knowledge of at least one other UN language or be fluent in both English and the working language at the duty station as appropriate. Fluency in other UN languages can be an asset and may be tested in the interview along with English;
    • Only apply for positions in a duty station outside their country of origin;
    • Not have worked previously as a JPO/APO/YPO/AE.

    September 2010

    UNRWA was pleased to advertise the following positions, open to Dutch and other EU nationals, as well as permanent residents of the Netherlands.


    UNDP and affiliated funds/programmes are pleased to advertise two JPO positions to be funded by the Government of the Netherlands.

    The following two positions in UNDP Guatemala and UNDOCO New York were open to Dutch and other EU nationals, as well as permanent residents of the Netherlands.

    Timeline

    • The deadline for receipt of applications had been extended, it was then 12 midday (Copenhagen time) on Wednesday 15 September 2010 (new date).
      Applications received after this deadline would not be considered. In view of the volume of applications, only candidates being invited to an interview will be contacted.
    Interviews were expected to take place end September/early October 2010 by telephone or video conference. Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

    Please note that all selected candidates must be prepared to take up duty before the end of 2010.

    General Conditions


    Duration of Assignment: Initial appointment of one year, renewable up to a maximum of three years.

    Grade/Step: Subject to the assessment of relevant education and years of relevant experience prior to appointment, and to satisfactory performance during the assignment, the remuneration of selected candidates will be as follows:
    EITHER at P-1/1, P1/2 and P2/1 during first, second and third years respectively;
    OR at P2/1, P2/2 and P2/3 during first, second and third years respectively.
     
    All Candidates must:
    • Have completed a study relevant to international co-operation concluding in a university degree at M.Sc./M.A. level; or a study relevant to international co-operation concluding in a degree at B.Sc./B.A. level, followed by a minimum of three years of working experience;
    • Be committed to the UN values, highly motivated, professional, have good interpersonal skills and be able to adapt to a multi-cultural environment;
    • Be fluent in English and possess a working knowledge of at least one other UN language or be fluent in both English and the working language at the duty station as appropriate. Fluency in other UN languages can be an asset and may be tested in the interview along with English;
    • Only apply for positions in a duty station outside their country of origin;
    • Not have worked previously as a JPO/APO/YPO/AE.

    September 2010

    The following two positions in UNDP Dakar and UNIFEM Khartoum were open to nationals from eligible developing countries (please see specific conditions below)

    Timeline

    • The deadline for receipt of applications was 12 midday (Copenhagen time) on Monday 6 September 2010 for these two positions.
    Interviews are expected to take place end September/early October 2010 by telephone or video conference. Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

    Please note that all selected candidates had to be prepared to take up duty before the end of 2010.

    General Conditions

    The following conditions apply for the advertised positions.

    Duration of Assignment: Initial appointment of one year, renewable up to a maximum of three years.

    Grade/Step: Subject to the assessment of relevant education and years of relevant experience prior to appointment, and to satisfactory performance during the assignment, the remuneration of selected candidates will be as follows:
    EITHER at P-1/1, P1/2 and P2/1 during first, second and third years respectively;
    OR at P2/1, P2/2 and P2/3 during first, second and third years respectively.
     
    All Candidates must:
    • Have completed a study relevant to international co-operation concluding in a university degree at M.Sc./M.A. level; or a study relevant to international co-operation concluding in a degree at B.Sc./B.A. level, followed by a minimum of three years of working experience;
    • Be committed to the UN values, highly motivated, professional, have good interpersonal skills and be able to adapt to a multi-cultural environment;
    • Be fluent in English and possess a working knowledge of at least one other UN language or be fluent in both English and the working language at the duty station as appropriate. Fluency in other UN languages can be an asset and may be tested in the interview along with English;
    • Only apply for positions in a duty station outside their country of origin;
    • Not have worked previously as a JPO/APO/YPO/AE.

    Specific Conditions

    In addition to the General conditions listed above, candidates from eligible Developing Countries had to fulfill the following conditions:

    February 2010

    READVERTISEMENT: The following UNDP/UNIFEM JPO position has now been reopened:

  • Skopje, Macedonia - Programme Analyst, Gender (UNIFEM) 

    • This position was first advertised in August 2009 but was not filled. New Candidates are encouraged to apply.

    The position is open  to the following groups:

    • Dutch nationals
    • nationals of other EU Member States
    • official permanent residents of the Netherlands
    • nationals from eligible developing countries .

     Applications should be written in English.

    For further details, including the list of eligible countries, please also refer to the website of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (English version here).

    Timeline

    The deadline for receipt of applications is 12 midday (Copenhagen time) on Thursday 18 February 2010.

    Telephone interviews are expected to take place in mid March 2010. Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

    Please note that all selected candidates must be prepared to take up duty within eight weeks after selection!

    General Conditions

    Duration of Assignment: Initial appointment of one year, renewable up to a maximum of three years.

    Grade/Step: First year: P-1/1, Second year: P-2/1, Third year: P-2/2.

    All Candidates must:

    • Have completed a study relevant to international co-operation concluding in a university degree at M.Sc./M.A. level; or a study relevant to international co-operation concluding in a degree at B.Sc./B.A. level, followed by a minimum of three years of working experience;
    • Be committed to the UN values, highly motivated, professional, have good interpersonal skills and be able to adapt to a multi-cultural environment;
    • Be fluent in English and possess a working knowledge of at least one other UN language. Fluency in other UN languages can be an asset and may be tested in the interview;
    • Only apply for positions outside their country of origin;
    • Not have worked previously as a JPO/APO/YPO/AE.

    Specific Conditions

    In addition to the General conditions listed above, candidates from eligible Developing Countries must fulfil the following conditions:

     

    August 2009

    The following three UNDP & affiliated JPO positions were open to candidates who have Dutch nationality or permanent resident status in the Netherlands as well as to nationals from other EU Member States:

    The following two UNDP & affiliated positions were open to nationals from eligible developing countries:

    For further details, please also refer to the website of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (English version here).

     

    Timeline

    The deadline for receipt of applications was Wednesday 26 August 2009 (midnight, Copenhagen time).

    The dates of the interviews will be posted on this website as soon as available. Only candidates short-listed for interview are contacted.

    Please note that all selected candidates must be prepared to take up duty before the end of 2009.

     

    General Conditions

    The following conditions apply for all the advertised positions.

    Duration of Assignment: Initial appointment of one year, renewable for up to a maximum of three years.

    Grade/Step: First year: P-1/1, Second year: P-2/1, Third year: P-2/2.

    All Candidates must:

    • Have completed a study relevant to international co-operation concluding in a university degree at M.Sc./M.A. level; or: a study relevant to international co-operation concluding in a degree at B.Sc./B.A. level followed by a minimum of three years of working experience;
    • Be committed to the UN values, highly motivated, professional, have good interpersonal skills and be able to adapt to a multi-cultural environment;
    • Be fluent in English, Spanish or French (according to the language of the duty station) and possess a working knowledge of at least one of the other two. Fluency in other UN languages can be an asset and may be tested in the interview;
    • Not have worked earlier as JPOs/APOs/YPOs/AEs ; and
    • Only apply for positions outside their country of origin.

     

    Specific Conditions

    In addition to the General conditions listed above, please note that candidates from the Netherlands, candidates with permanent residence status in the Netherlands and candidates from other EU Member States are to be regarded as 'Dutch' candidates. They can therefore only apply for positions under the Dutch 'quota'.

    In addition to the General conditions listed above, candidates from eligible Developing Countries must fulfill the following conditions:

     

    October 2008

    The following UNDP & affiliated position was open to nationals of eligible developing countries:

    For further details, please also refer to the website of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (English version).

    Timeline

    The deadline for receipt of applications was 10 November 2008 (midnight, Copenhagen time).

    Only candidates short-listed for interview are contacted.

    Please note that the selected candidate must be available and prepared to take up duty by early 2009 at the latest.

    Conditions

    Duration of Assignment: Initial appointment of one year, renewable for up to a maximum of three years.

    Grade/Step: First year: L-1/1 (equivalent to P-1/1), Second year: L-2/1 (P-2/1), Third year: L-2/2 (P-2/2).

    All Candidates must:

    • Be under 32 years of age on the date of their application;


    • Have completed a university education at Master's degree level in a relevant area of study OR have completed a university education at Bachelor's degree level with a minimum of three years' relevant working experience;


    • Be committed to the UN values, highly motivated, professional, have good interpersonal skills and be able to adapt to a multi-cultural environment.


    • Be fluent in English, Spanish or French (according to the language of the duty station) and possess a working knowledge of at least one of the other two. Fluency in other UN languages can be an asset and may be tested in the interview.


    • Be a national of one of the eligible developing countries (please click here to see the list of eligible countries).


    • Have obtained either their first or second degree university education in an eligible developing country.


    • May not apply for a post in their own country.

     

    September 2008

    The following UNDP position was open to nationals of eligible developing countries:

    For further details, please also refer to the website of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (English version here).

    Timeline

    The deadline for receipt of applications was 7 October 2008 (midnight, Copenhagen time).

    Interviews are scheduled to take place towards the end of October 2008 or early November 2008.

    Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

    Please note that the selected candidate must be available and prepared to take up duty by 31 January 2009.

    Conditions

    Duration of Assignment: Initial appointment of one year, renewable for up to a maximum of two years.

    Grade/Step: First year: L-1/1 (equivalent to P-1/1), Second year: L-2/1 (P-2/1).

    All Candidates must:

    • Be under 32 years of age on the date of their application;


    • Have completed a university education at Master's degree level in a relevant area of study OR have completed a university education at Bachelor's degree level with a minimum of three years' relevant working experience;


    • Be committed to the UN values, highly motivated, professional, have good interpersonal skills and be able to adapt to a multi-cultural environment.


    • Be fluent in French and possess a working knowledge of English. Fluency in other UN languages can be an asset and may be tested in the interview.


    • Be a national of one of the eligible developing countries (please click here to see the list of eligible countries).


    • Have obtained either their first or second degree university education in an eligible developing country.


    • May not apply for a post in their own country.


    • Not have been working earlier as JPO/APO/JE/AE.

     

    July and August 2008

    The following three UNDP & affiliated JPO positions were open to Dutch nationals as well as to all permanent residents of the Netherlands:

     

    The following two UNDP & affiliated positions were open to nationals of eligible developing countries:

    For further details, please also refer to the website of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (English version for candidates from developing countries here).

    Timeline

    The deadline for receipt of applications is 10 August 2008 (midnight, Copenhagen time).

    Interviews are scheduled to take place:

    • in The Hague on Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th September 2008 (NEW DATES) for Dutch nationals and permanent residents;
    • from 16 to 17 September for developing country nationals;.
    Only candidates short-listed for interview are contacted.

    Please note that all selected candidates must be available and prepared to take up duty before the end of 2008.

    General Conditions

    The following conditions apply for all the advertised positions.

    Duration of Assignment: Initial appointment of one year, renewable for up to a maximum of three years.

    Grade/Step: First year: L-1/1 (equivalent to P-1/1), Second year: L-2/1 (P-2/1), Third year: L-2/2 (P-2/2).

    All Candidates must:

    • Be under 32 years of age on the date of their application;


    • Have completed a university education at Master's degree level in a relevant area of study OR have completed a university education at Bachelor's degree level with a minimum of three years' relevant working experience;


    • Be committed to the UN values, highly motivated, professional, have good interpersonal skills and be able to adapt to a multi-cultural environment.


    • Be fluent in English, Spanish or French (according to the language of the duty station) and possess a working knowledge of at least one of the other two. Fluency in other UN languages can be an asset and may be tested in the interview.

    Specific Conditions

    Candidates with Dutch nationality and those with permanent resident status in The Netherlands must have a good command of the Dutch language and may only apply for positions under the Dutch "quota".

    In addition to the General conditions listed above, candidates from eligible Developing Countries must fulfill the following conditions:

     

    June 2007

    The following three UNDP positions were open to Dutch nationals as well as to permanent residents of the Netherlands:

    The following three UNDP positions were open to nationals of developing countries:
    (When applying to these three posts, the cover letter must be in French)

    Duration of Assignment: Initial appointment of one year, renewable for up to a maximum of three years unless stated otherwise in the specific announcement.

    Grade/Step: First year: L-1/1 (equivalent to P-1/1), Second year: L-2/1 (P-2/1), Third year: L-2/2 (P-2/2).

    General Conditions

    The following conditions applied for all the advertised positions.

    All Candidates must:

    • Be under 32 years of age on the date of their application;


    • Have completed a university education at Master's degree level in a relevant area of study; OR


    • Have completed a university education at Bachelor degree level with a minimum of three years' relevant working experience.


    • Be committed to the UN values, highly motivated, professional, have good interpersonal skills and be able to adapt to a multi-cultural environment.


    • Be fluent in either English or French (subject to the language of the terms of reference) and possess a working knowledge of the other. Fluency in other UN languages can be an asset and may be tested in the interview.

    Specific Conditions

    In addition to the General conditions listed above, candidates from Developing Countries must fulfill the following conditions:

    Candidates with Dutch nationality and those with permanent resident status in The Netherlands must also have a good command of the Dutch language.

     

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