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Fellowships Programme
2013/2014
FORMARSI E LAVORARE ALL’ESTERO:ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO 20 GIUGNO 2013
Gherardo Casini
Head of Office
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
(UN/DESA)
Three opportunities offered
by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
through the UN/DESA Office
The Associate Experts and Junior
Professional Officers Programme
The Fellowships Programme for Capacity
Building and Human Resources
Development
The UNV Internship Programme
Essential requirements
• University degree:
laurea (old system)
laurea specialistica (new system)
laurea (new system) + Master
B.A. + Master
• Excellent English and Italian
• Italian nationality
Requirements to apply
Competitive requirements
• Specialization courses
• Master’s degree
• Ph.D.
• Internships (Stages)
• Fellowships (UN, academic institutes, etc.)
• Professional experience
• Knowledge of other UN official languages (French, Spanish, etc.)
Age limits for the 2013/2014 editions
JPOs/Associate Experts:
- 30 years old – born on or after 1/1/1983
- 33 years old for medical doctors – born on or after
1/1/1980
UN Fellows: 28 years old - born on or after 1/1/1985
UNV Interns: 26 years old - born on or after 1/1/1987
AE/JPO Programme 2013/2014
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Fellowship Programme 2013/2014
15 July 2013
UNV Internship Programme 2013/2014
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Applications must be received by the
UN/DESA Office in Rome within the deadline
Non fa fede il timbro postale!!!
Application deadlines
Objectives of the Fellowships Programme
Contribute to increasing the efficiency of development assistance delivery at the local level and to enhance the effectiveness of development aid by fostering the participation of skilled young professionals in analytical, research and operational activities on technical cooperation in developing countries. The immediate objectives are the following: Enable local counterparts to better prepare, submit and
manage development cooperation projects and programmes Provide young professional with on-the-job training in
development cooperation activities
Encourage young professionals long-term careers in development cooperation
The Fellowship Programme schedule
15 July 2013
deadline
Applications (CVs and motivation letters) must be
received by the Office by the deadline. The application
form used by candidates must be the one available for
download on the web sites www.undesa.it and
www.esteri.it
August
September
Pre-selection evaluation process against job descriptions
approved for sponsorship
Mid
October
Invitations to short-listed candidates to attend the
interviews at the Office
Mid November Selection of Fellows through interviews with
international panels
Mid December Selected Fellows attend the two-week training course in
Turin
early January Departure to duty stations
two-week training course in Turin before
joining the duty station (addressing project
management cycle, security, writing and
presentation skills, etc.)
11 and ½ months in UN System offices – such
as WFP, UNDP, FAO, UNCDF, UNESCO, UNFPA -
or offices of the Italian Development
Cooperation located in developing countries
Total duration of the Fellowship
Albania
Angola
Argentina
Benin
Bolivia
Bosnia
Brazil
Burkina Faso
Cuba
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Guatemala
Jordan
Kenya
Madagascar
Mauritania
Morocco
Mozambique
Philippines
Senegal
Serbia
Sudan
Tanzania
Togo
Tunisia
Uganda
Vietnam
Example of past duty stations
ITALIAN DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION
LOCAL TECHNICAL UNITS (UTLs) – 2012/2013
N. DUTY STATION REQUIRED AREA OF EXPERTISE
1 ALBANIA/Tirana Donor Coordination/Private Sector
2 BOLIVIA/La Paz Management and Programme Analysis
3 CAIRO/Egypt Development Cooperation – Social and Economic
Sector
4 ETHIOPIA/Addis Ababa Agriculture and Rural Sector Development, Private
Sector Development
5 KENYA/Nairobi Program Officer’s Assistant
6 PALESTINE/Jerusalem Human Rights
7 SENEGAL/Dakar NGOs and Gender
8 SUDAN/Khartoum Cooperation to Development
9 TUNISIA/Tunis Multi-sector, in particular Environment
Social- liaison activities with UN Agencies
10 VIETNAM/Hanoi Development Cooperation
UNITED NATIONS SYSTEM – 2012/2013
N. DUTY STATION REQUIRED AREA OF EXPERTISE
1 UNFPA – OPT/Jerusalem Gender Issues
2 WFP - BOLIVIA/La Paz Food Aid & Food assistance
3 FAO - PERÚ/Lima Unidad de Programa, Representación de la
FAO en el Perú
4 FAO - INDONESIA/Jakarta Food Security/Agriculture/Humanitarian Affairs
5 FAO - UGANDA/Kampala Natural resources/Environment
6 UNESCO- MOROCCO/Rabat Cultural Heritage/Communication related to
MDGs
7 UNCDF - TANZANIA/Dar -Es-Salaam Inclusive Economic Growth
8 UNWOMEN - EGYPT/Cairo Women’s Political Empowerment
9 UNWOMEN - KENYA/Nairobi Women’s Economic Empowerment
Programme
10 UNDP - VIET NAM/Hanoi UN Coordination and Policy Analysis
Since the inception of the Programme in 1999
351 Fellows served in developing countries
The Fellows
All Fellows received:
One roundtrip airplane ticket (A/R) to the
country of destination
Monthly stipends based on the cost of living of
the countries of destination (not a salary)
Medical insurance
Some statistics
Intake Applic. Wmn
(%)
Age
(Avrg.)
Adv.
Degree
Pre-
Select.
Wmn
(%)
Age
(Avrg.)
Adv.
Degree
N° of
Posts
Wmn
(%)
Age
(Avrg.)
Adv.
Degree
2013 1030 65% 26 18% 147 63% 27 23% 20 70% 27 30%
2012 1.362 66% 26 19% 154 60% 27 26% 23 57% 27 30%
2011 1.410 67% 26
21%
146 69% 27 34% 21 43% 27 34%
2010 1.466 67% 26 23% 123 69% 27 34% 22 68% 27 45%
2009 1.314 68% 26 26% 150 69% 27 41% 40 61% 27 51%
2008 1.279 66% 26 33% 185 72% 27 35% 40 60% 27 60%
2002 591 67% 26 = 138 66% 27 = 30 73% 27 =
Ask yourself:
Who are they looking for?
What is the added value that I could bring?
Who will read my application? Will s/he
understand my profile ?
When should I apply?
Some tips for preparing your CV
10 Rules for a good application
Presentation of your CV: clean and clear
Show consistency in career development as much as possible throughout the CV
Motivation Letter (what are my motivations and my added values ?)
Academic background (including votes and dates…)
Professional and technical skills well explained
Highlight your commitment to UN’s mission and international development goals when possible
Show knowledge of the development context
Highlight exposure to diversity and team work
Indicate precisely your language skills
Do not underestimate the importance of drafting skills
The interview process
Pre-selected candidates will be interviewed by
panels of international experts in human resources.
Each interview will generally last 45 to 60 minutes
Interviews will be competency-based, as for UN
staff positions
Interviews will include a written assignment in
English of 30 to 45 minutes
Core values
PROFESSIONALISM
The International Civil Servant:
shows pride in work and achievements
demonstrates professional competence
is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns
shows persistence when faced with difficult problems and challenges
remains calm in stressful situations
Core values
INTEGRITY
The International Civil Servant:
demonstrates the values of the Organization
resists political pressure
acts without consideration of personal gains
does not abuse power or authority
stands by decisions that are in the Organization’s
interest
Core values
RESPECT FOR DIVERSITY
The International Civil Servant:
works effectively with people from all backgrounds
treats all people with dignity and respect
treats men and women equally
shows respect for and understanding of diverse points of view and demonstrates this in decision- making
does not discriminate against any individual or group
Communication
Teamwork
Planning and Organizing
Accountability
Client Orientation
Creativity
Technological Awareness
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Core Competencies
Some findings from the
2011/12 Fellowships Programme
survey
Fellowships Programme survey
In November 2011, UN/DESA conducted a survey over 287 former
Fellows enrolled in the Programme from 1999 until 2010. In 2012,
the survey was addressed to the 21 Fellows enrolled in the cycle
2010/2011. The investigation was carried out through a simple
questionnaire based on multiple choice questions.
The survey aimed at:
Assessing the orientation and career development of former Fellows at the end of their fellowship
Analysing the information necessary for a more complete evaluation of the Fellowship Programme.
The survey
The questionnarie:
Former Fellows were asked to answer 16 questions
regarding their career level, their involvement in
development cooperation activities and how much they
felt the Fellowships Programme impacted their career
development.
Population Data:
308 former Fellows participated in the Programme
between 1999 and 2011
237 respondents (77%). Survey results statistically
relevant.
Female 58%
Male 42%
Gender distribution
Female 137
Male 100
MAE/UTL 49% UN
51%
First Assigment: Population data by Organization
MAE/UTL 117
UN 120
Career development in the 1st year after the conclusion of the Fellowships Programme
Yes 92%
No 8%
Did you find a job in the 1st year after the conclusion of the Fellowship Programme?
Career development in the 1st year after the conclusion of the Fellowships Programme
Other 4%
Self-Employment 2%
NGO 16%
International Organization 6%
Private Sector 10%
Public Sector 19%
United Nations System 32%
European Union 5% University
and Research
6%
Position in the 1st year by sector
Career development in the 1st year after the conclusion of the Fellowships Programme
0-1 month 60%
1-3 months 18%
3-6 months 13%
6 months - 1 year 9%
Waiting time between the conclusion of the Programme and the new job
Career development in the 1st year after the conclusion of the Fellowships Programme
Marginally important
12%
Irrelevant 2%
Very important 50%
Valuable 36%
Impact of the Fellowship Programme in finding the new job
Yes 92%
No 8%
Did you find a job in the 1st year after the conclusion of the Fellowship Programme?
Career development in the 1st year after the conclusion of the Fellowships Programme
Other 16%
In-depth study (Master, Phd etc.)
32% Impossibility to find
a suitable employment for my
profile 26%
Personal Reasons 26%
Reasons underpinning the non-employment in the 1st year
Career development in the 1st year after the conclusion of the Fellowships Programme
Extremely positive and valuable
52%
Useless 2%
On average positive and useful
46%
Perception of the experience with Fellowship Programme
Career development in the 1st year after the conclusion of the Fellowships Programme
Career development in the longer term
No 10%
Yes 90%
Are you currently working?
Other 7%
Self-Employment 4%
NGO 16%
International Organization 7%
Private Sector 9% Public Sector
12%
United Nations System 28%
European Union 10%
University and Research
7%
Current Position by sector?
Career development in the longer term
Marginally important 22%
Irrelevant 10%
Very important 26%
Valuable 42%
Impact of the Fellowship Programme in finding the current job
Career development in the longer term
No 10%
Yes 90%
Are you currently working?
Career development in the longer term
Other 26%
In-depth study (Master, Phd etc.)
26%
Impossibility to find a suitable employment
for my profile 37%
Personal Reasons 11%
Reasons underpinning the non-employment after the Fellowship Programme
and/or other professional experiences
Career development in the longer term
Career development after the Fellowships Programme
Very important 26%
Valuable 42%
Marginally important
22%
Irrelevant 10%
Impact of the Fellowship Programme in finding the current
job
Very important 52%
Valuable 33%
Marginally important
13%
Irrelevant 2%
Impact of the Fellowship Programme in finding the job in the
1st year
Conclusions
• The Programme provides experience and skills development that prove to be relevant to career opportunities.
• 92% of surveyed fellows were employed within the 1st year. In particular 60% were employed within 1 month at the end of the fellowship with another 18% employed within six months. 8% of surveyed fellows were not employed because they went back to study (32%) or they were unable to find a suitable job (26%). However, almost all of them state that the experience was very positive and valuable (98%).
• The majority of respondents also stated that the fellowship experience was “very important” to finding a job (85%).
• Currently, 90% of former fellows are employed. Of this percentage, 28% are working in the UN system while 16% are working working with NGOs and 12% are working in the public sector.
• 25% of surveyed fellows stated that their current position is still their first job after the conclusion of the fellowship.
• Based on additional evidence from those surveyed, it does
seem that most of the fellows have continued to work in
organizations committed to development cooperation.
• Analysis of the data indicates that the Fellowships
Programme has provided substantive value to the fellows
in relation to their careers.
Conclusions
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Italy
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UN/DESA Office
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