The UNDP Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme: Deadline 08 September 2024

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The UNDP Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme: Deadline 08 September 2024

Job Description

The UNDP Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme:

The UNDP JPO Programme equips outstanding young leaders with the skills and experience required to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and make a positive difference in the world. As a pathway into the world of development, the programme offers young professionals excellent exposure to multilateral cooperation and sustainable development while providing a valuable entry point into the UN system. During their assignments, JPOs benefit from the guidance of experienced UNDP staff members and are actively involved in supporting the design and implementation of UNDP’s programs within UNDP’s headquarters, regional or country offices.

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As part of the UNDP JPO programme overall framework, the JPO will benefit from the following supervision modalities:

Structured guidance provided by the supervisor, especially in the beginning of the assignment, with the purpose of gradually increasing the responsibilities of the JPO align with the duties and responsibilities listed in the ToR.
Establishment of a work plan, with clear key results
Effective supervision through knowledge sharing and performance/development feedback throughout the assignment
Participation in Unit/Team/Office meetings to ensure integration and operational effectiveness
Guidance and advice in relation to learning and training opportunities within the field of expertise
Completion of the yearly UNDP Performance Management Document (PMD)

Training and Learning:

Use of yearly JPO duty-related travel and training allocation (DTTA), as per the online DTTA guide
Onboarding and Orientation Programme and other training and learning opportunities provided by UNDP.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1) Provide quality support for the development of regional, sub-regional, cross-border and multi-country initiatives in the areas of Governance, maintaining a close connection with programming under Prevention of Violent Extremism, Rule of Law and Conflict Prevention (35%);

2) Support and contribute to the Team’s research and policy agenda on with focus on governance issues (35%);
3) Support the Regional Hub to strengthen its strategic expertise, and its role in linking Country Offices with global developments (30%);

Maintain and strengthen linkages among with other Focal Points and Teams within the regional hub (such as the, Environment, Energy and Climate Change Team; Innovation Team; Gender Team; Inclusive Growth Team, etc.) as well as with other UN agencies and Development Partners in order to foster and harmonize the development initiatives and impact

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master’s Degree or equivalent Advanced Degree in Political science, Law, Human Rights, International Relations, Conflict Studies, or related field of expertise. A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

A minimum of two years of paid working experience as an analyst, researcher or delivering legal, technical, analytical or advisory services in governmental or non-governmental organisation with a Master’s degree (or 4 years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s degree).
Experience on the ground implementing projects in the Global South, ideally within the RBAS region is desirable.

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Desirable knowledge and skills:

Experience in developing projects and programmes.
Experience managing research projects or developing knowledge products.
Experience organising and coordinating large meetings and events (online and offline).

Language requirements (Required / Desired):

Proficiency in written and spoken of both languages English and Korean.
Arabic or French language proficiency highly desirable.

Nationality: Under the JPO programme framework, the following position is open only to nationals of the Republic of Korea. For detailed information on the JPO Programme and recruitment criteria, please visit https://www.undp.org/jposc

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Languages (required): Fluency in Korean and English.

Applicants should submit a Certificate of English proficiency test: Applicants should score a minimum of (i) TOEFL iBT 100 or (ii) TEPS 430 or (iii) IELTS 7 or (iv) TOEIC 900

– TOEFL ‘Home Edition’ score is accepted while ‘MyBest Scores’ are not accepted

– IELTS General Training and Academic test are both accepted

– Test scores are valid for 2 years after the test date

Age Requirement: Not older than 32 years of age as of 31 December, 2024 (born after 1 January, 1992). The maximum age limit for those who served in the military will be extended accordingly:

One year will be extended for those who served for less than one year;
Two years will be extended for those who served for more than one year and less than two years;
Three years will be extended for those who served for two years or more.

Military service: Male applicants shall have completed the Korean military service or be exempted from it. Those who will be discharged from military service in the year of the application may also apply.

Attachments needed (please note that once the application is submitted in the system, you cannot go back to upload documents or edit information)

A copy of CV and brief motivation letter in English that explains why you’re the perfect candidate for the position by using examples of your interests and achievements
A scanned copy of applicant’s Resident Register in English
Copy of your Bachelor’s/Master degree certificate in English
Copy of English proficiency test certificate. Please check the minimum requirements/scores above.
Only for male applicants who have completed the national military service: A certificate of Korean Military Service in English: The maximum age limit for those who served in the military will be extended in accordance with the Support for Discharged Soldiers Act and the Military Service Law.
Only for low-income applicants: A scanned copy of a certificate of National Basic Livelihood Security Recipients issued in Korean and its unofficial translation in English.
Only for persons with disability: A scanned copy of a certificate of person with disability issued in Korean and English.

Applicants can apply for a maximum of two JPO positions sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea during the year of application