Unicef NETI Jobs Recruitment 2014
UNICEF – The New and Emerging
Talent Initiative (NETI) is an entry point for dynamic professionals interested
in an international career with UNICEF. NETI participants will work actively in
a multicultural environment within the development and humanitarian arenas,
while contributing to delivering results for children.
NETI RECRUITS
DESCRIPTION
ARE YOU A NETI?
Are you proficient in English and
another official language of the UN i.e. Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or
Spanish?
Have you completed an advanced
university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent)?
Do you have 2-5 years of
professional work experience?
Are you willing to serve in any
UNICEF office worldwide, including hardship duty stations?
If you answer “yes” to the questions
above, then we encourage you to apply for the NETI 7th Cohort Recruitment
Campaign.
WHAT IS NETI?
The New and Emerging Talent
Initiative (NETI) is an entry point for dynamic professionals interested in an
international career with UNICEF. As part of UNICEF’s global talent management
strategy to achieve the organization’s current and future goals, the NETI Programme
focuses on attracting, selecting, developing and retaining new talent from
entry to mid-career levels to grow and to develop within the organization. NETI
participants work actively in multicultural environments within the development
and humanitarian arenas while contributing to delivering results for children.
Programme Structure
NETI participants are given an
initial one-year work appointment with a three-week Induction at UNICEF’s New
York Headquarters (NYHQ). During this three-week period, NETI participants
familiarize themselves with UNICEF and meet HQ colleagues from the functional
areas in which they will work during their field assignment. Participants then
return to their perspective duty stations/offices for the remainder of their
one-year work appointment. During their assignments, the NETI participants
receive dedicated support for their development at the Induction in New York Headquarters
and through the mentoring and external coaching components, which help develop
their personal andprofessional skills and maximize their performance.
Since merit and performance are
the key features of the NETIProgramme, a continuous and rigorous assessment
takes place throughout their assignments. At the end of the first year and
based on a performance review outcome, NETI participants are extended for a
second year in their specific duty station or, if necessary, separated from the
NETI Programme. After about 18 months from the time of their initial
appointment, a final performance review panel is held. This final review
includes a comprehensive evaluation of participants’ overall performance in the
NETI Programme and determination of their suitability to be included into
Talent Groups, where they could be given priority consideration for vacant
positions.
Interested candidates must share
the United Nations values and ideals as well as be able to listen to and
understand the ideas and concerns of the people UNICEF serves. Similarly,
interested candidates must be able to communicate and work strategically and
effectively with others to achieve results. Additionally, it is critical for
candidates to be geographically mobile and willing to serve in emergency and
hardship duty stations.
Eligibility and NETI Programme
Requirements
NETI participants are motivated
and talented entry to mid-career level professionals who are interested in an
international careerwith UNICEF and who have a passion for making a difference
for children worldwide.
The focus and method of work for
NETI participants varies from country to country. However, participants
typically interact with government, civil society, academic institutions, the
private sector, UN agencies, donors and other development organisations in
working towards children’s survival, protection and development goals.
Eligibility:
The following candidates are
eligible to apply to the NETIProgramme:
UNICEF National Professional
Officers and General Service staff;
UNICEF staff members holding a
temporary appointment;
UNICEF Junior Professional
Officers (JPOs) who have completed at least 15 months of the JPO Programme;
External candidates from outside
UNICEF.
Please Note: National
Professional Officers and General Service staff who are selected to participate
in the NETI Programme will be offered a fixed-term appointment that replaces
their previous letter of appointment, including any permanent or continuing appointment.
They will not have the right to return to their previous post in UNICEF.
Candidates from all nationalities
are welcome to apply.
IMPORTANT NOTE: In accordance
with the United Nations staff rules, a person who has permanent residence
status in a country other than that of his/her own nationality must relinquish
such permanent residence status in order to be eligible for UNICEF appointment
to the Professional and higher categories of staff, subject to a few
exceptions.
The following minimum requirements
shall be placed on all NETIProgramme applicants:
Have completed an advanced
university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) at the time of application.
Any number of years of relevant professional experience is not substitute for
the required educational qualifications. Please see below for important
information on education requirements.
Have proficiency in English and
another official language of the United Nations i.e., Arabic, Chinese, French,
Russian or Spanish; knowledge of local languages can be an asset
Be ready to be assigned to any
UNICEF office worldwide, including hardship duty stations.
Have at least two years of
relevant work experience for functions at the P-2 level, and at least five
years of relevant work experiencefor functions at the P-3 level. Relevant
experience should include work in developing countries and in multicultural
environments.
Preference will be given to
candidates under 35 years of age.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The expectation of UNICEF as an
employer is that university degrees presented by applicants satisfy the
required level of education and come from bona fide (accredited) academic
institutions. Only degrees from accredited institutions are considered
legitimate for purposes of recruitment and selection for posts at UNICEF.
Degrees requiring little or no actual course work, degrees awarded for payment
of fees only, and degrees granting substantial credits for “lifetime
achievements” or “life/work experience’ will normally not be recognized by
UNICEF
When determining whether a degree
is recognized, UNICEF is guided by the International Association of
Universities’ (IAU) listing of higher education institutions recognized or
otherwise approved by competent authorities in participating countries. UNICEF
will normally recognize only degrees obtained from institutions on the IAU
list, however, the validity of other degrees submitted by applicants under
consideration would be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
out new challenges, assignments
and responsibilities; promotes UNICEF’s cause.
NETI Competencies
Communication: Speaks fluently;
expresses opinions, information and key points of an argument clearly; makes
presentations and undertakes public speaking with skill and confidence;
responds quickly to the needs of an audience and to their reactions and
feedback; projects credibility; structures information to meet the needs and
understanding of the intended audience; presents information in a
well-structured and logical way.
Working with People: Shows
respect for the views and contributions of other team members; shows empathy;
listens, supports and cares for others; consults others and shares information
and expertise with them; builds team spirit and reconciles conflict; adapts to
the team and fits in well.
Drive for Results: Sets high
standards for quality and quantity; monitors and maintains quality and
productivity; works in a systematic, methodical and orderly way; consistently
achieves project goals; focuses on the needs and satisfaction of
internal/external clients; accepts and tackles demanding goals with enthusiasm.
Formulating Strategies and
Concepts: Works strategically to realize UNICEF’s goals; sets and develops
strategies; identifies and develops positive and compelling visions of the organization’s
future potential; takes account of a wide range of issues across and related to
UNICEF.
Relating and Networking: Easily
establishes good relationships with external partners and staff; builds wide
and effective networks of contacts inside and outside UNICEF; relates well to
people at all levels; manages conflict; uses humor appropriately to enhance
relationships with others.
Creating and Innovating: Produces
new ideas, approaches, or insights; creates innovative ways of designing
projects or outputs in own work area; produces a range of solutions to
problems.
Adapting and Responding to
Change: Adapts to changing circumstances including emergencies and other
crises; tolerates ambiguity; accepts new ideas and change initiatives; adapts
interpersonal style to suit different people and situations; shows an interest
in new experiences.
Leading and Supervising: Provides
others with a clear direction; motivates and empowers others; recruits staff of
a high caliber; provides staff with development opportunities and coaching;
sets appropriate standards of behavior.
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