Current JPO Vacancies funded by The Netherlands

Vacancy

• 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 July 2010.

Telephone interviews are expected to take place in mid August 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:

• Be a national of a developing country that appears on the list of "Eligible countries Netherlands JPOs/APOs/YPOs/AEs Programme"; and also
• Part or all academic training must have taken place in a developing country that appears on the list of "Eligible countries Netherlands JPOs/APOs/YPOs/AEs Programme" .

Online application

If you are eligible to apply please go to the following link and submit your online application:

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Tips and recommendations for your online application:

• Before starting the application, you are recommended to examine this sample copy of the application document. This will give you the opportunity to collect and prepare all the requested information that you need before starting the online application process. It is a good idea to pre-type some information outside of the system and use the "cut and paste" method to reduce the time needed online and chance of error in the system.



• Cover letter:
  The "Cover letter" section in the online application offers you the opportunity to explain what has motivated you to apply for the specific post (or posts). It is also an opportunity for you to highlight what you think are your most relevant qualifications for the particular post(s) you are interested in.
  
  Please note that you are expected to write a separate and relevant cover letter for each post for which you are applying.
  
  For your cover letter(s), please use the language indicated beside the respective vacancy notice, which is the language of the duty station and in which a high level of competency is required. There is, however, provision for limited language training for the selected candidate if necessary.



• Employment Record (question 26):
  Please list any relevant work experience you have. You may include internships, part-time or voluntary work as well as full-time paid work - but please indicate if it is unpaid or part-time. It is important to include a detailed description of the main responsibilities and tasks you carried out during each period of employment.



• Training courses and international experience:
  Please mention any relevant training courses that you have attended under question 24 or question 30. Please remember to indicate in question 30 any international experience you may have.

Notice

UNDP, as a matter of practice, does not charge any application, processing or training fee at any stage of the recruitment process. If you have any questions as to vacancy announcements you may have received, please refer to this website.

UNDP is currently aware of fictitious vacancy announcements that are being circulated through the internet, the purpose of which is to get people to register for a training and send in a fee. If you believe that you have received such a notice, please forward it, and any other related information you have received, to scamalert@undp.org. Since logos, emblems, names and addresses can be easily copied or reproduced, you are advised to take particular care in applying for vacancies, including undertaking all appropriate measures to protect against the unauthorised use of any personal information you may have provided as a result of the scam.

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