UN WomenFiona Bourdin-Farrell

Director, HR

What will I cover?

What is UN Women?

Why should you consider UN Women as a career choice?

What skills are we looking for?

UN Women is the UN organization dedicated to achieving gender equality and women’s empowerment worldwide. UN Women was established in July 2010 to be the global advocate for women’s rights and to accelerate progress on achieving gender equality.

What is UN Women?

Our vision

Our VisionA world in which societies are free of gender-based discrimination, where women and men have equal opportunities...

Global data

In what priority areas does UN Women work?

• Increasing women’s leadership & participation

• Enhancing women’s economic empowerment

• Ending violence against women• Engaging women in all aspects

of peace and security processes • Making gender equality central

to national development planning and budgeting

• Strengthening global norms and standards

Workforce Distribution

Over 2000 employees

144 nationalities

74% female, 26% male

Average age is 42

80% of senior staff (P5 & above) are female. They come from 53 different countries

UN Women is present in 93 countries

Finnish nationals in UN Women

14 Finns 5 of them are JPOsAll of them are women

5 in HQ, 9 in the field

Global UN Women campaigns:HeForShe

• Launched on March 8, 2014 UN Women's Solidarity Movement HeForShe has to date been signed by 306,256 men all around the world

• In Finland 2095 men have joined the movement

• The ambitious aim is to bring together one half of humanity in support of the other half of humanity, for the benefit of all

What type of profiles are we hiring?

Specialist in priority areas:• Violence Against Women• Peace and Security• Leadership and Participation• Economic Empowerment• National Planning and

Budgeting• Intergovernmental/Interagency

processes and coordination

Management:• Regional Centre Directors• Country Representatives• Deputy Country Representatives• Operations Managers • Cluster Leaders• Resource Mobilization

Operations:• Communication• Finance/Budget• Procurement• Human Resources• ICT• Facilities & Administration

• Vacancies • Consultant assignments

What’s it like to work for

UN Women?https://vimeo.com/142558606

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What’s my story?

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Kiitos!

https://www.facebook.com/unwomenhttps://twitter.com/un_women

https://www.flickr.com/photos/unwomenhttps://plus.google.com/+unwomen/

https://www.youtube.com/user/UNWomen

http://www.unwomen.org/

The typical UN Recruitment Process

APPLICATION

• Personal History Form (P11)• Motivational Paragraph

ASSESSMENT

• Technical Test• Interview(s)• Reference Checks

REVIEW & APPROVAL

• Compliance Review• Management Approvals

It all starts with an application!

We received 1158 applications for senior leadership positions in 2014

- only 8 were from Finnish nationals.

The magic 6 for a successful application

• Passion for the organization’s mission

• A relevant educational background with relevant experience

• Languages

• Mobility and/or understanding of the international/multicultural world

• Proven ability as a problem-solver

• Courage to make a difference

In reviewing a vacancy:

→ DO YOU MEET THE MINIMUM CRITERIA?

→ DO YOU HAVE THE REQUIRED EXPERIENCE?

→ DOES YOUR APPLICATION REALLY SHOWCASE YOUR CAPABILITIES IN RELATION TO THE POSITION & ITS LOCATION?

REMEMBER, YOU ARE COMPETING WITH SOME OF THE BEST IN THE WORLD. DON’T BE SHY!

Application

PERSONAL HISTORY FORM (P11)Description of Duties Duties - What you did in your job Describe your responsibilities with careful attention to the vacancy

for which you are applying

Summary of Achievements Achievements/Impact Provide specific examples

Help us understand what is great about you!

Application

Make it easy for the recruiter to pre-select you Always tailor your paragraph to speak to the position Make your words count Link to your experience - back up your statements Use the terms used in job description if relevant Show your true motivation Don’t focus on your weaknesses You shouldn’t state any experience that is not recorded in your P-

11

Describe how your knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications match the specific position – argue why you are a good match

MOTIVATIONAL PARAGRAPH (max. 1000 characters)

Applicant:I travelled to

Africa with my boss.

Was travelling really for

your biggest accomplishm

ent?

Applicant:I haven’t ever been

outside FinlandCould this

person cope with

other cultures?

Although I don’t speak any Chinese, I speak English, French, Spanish, and Arabic.

I am very interested in working for UN

Women and I have all the

competencies required for this

position.

I have good social skills and I get along with different

people. I am a fast learner and a flexible colleague. I would be very good at this

job.

If you are long-listed, there may be assessments.

TECHNICAL TESTSTechnical test is a test where you have the opportunity to demonstrate your substantive knowledge:- Written- Video- Create a related product

Focus on the clarity of your communication, demonstrate your technical knowledge and show your innovativeness.

Additional Tips

UN recruiters will first get to know you through your application/P11

Be truthful, accurate and specific Make your words count Write/edit in word processor Proofread Print application/P11 on screen or paper to

check Save your applications

Where do I apply?

Kiitos!

https://www.facebook.com/unwomenhttps://twitter.com/un_women

https://www.flickr.com/photos/unwomenhttps://plus.google.com/+unwomen/

https://www.youtube.com/user/UNWomen

http://www.unwomen.org/