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Oh – that’s a pity. Honestly, I don’t know exactly what will be the next steps from here. Would you be able to tell us what happens next? Thanks!
Thanks – yea makes sense. Honestly I don’t know which countries use which contract types where exactly. Overall, I think this is a bigger challenge: many projects / programmes of the UN are very limited in time which makes it very hard to give permanent contracts (as you are promising the individual things that the donors haven’t granted yet).
Hi,
yes, that could be the case: Essentially any UNDP programme can have either international or national donors. And it is possible, that a national donor/source of fund is used to fund activities in a government agency. As far as I’m aware this can happen all over the world, correct.
May I ask why this question came up?Hi Andre,
I only know the model where UNDP issues the contract and also does the payment. I’m not aware of any model where the government pays directly. I only know the other way round: it is possible that people in a ministry working on UN projects are UN service contract holders being issued a contract and being paid from the UN organisation.
May I ask why you are asking?
Thanks!
Hi there,
I don’t think it is possible to say “your chances are X%”. But I would say that if you are flexible to move where the UN has jobs, emphasize the good experience you got from working with UNDP and keep applying to relevant jobs, I think you should be able to find something.
Good luck and all my best!
As far as I know – so please take this with a grain of salt! The LICA scales follow exactly the ICS levesl. So LICA6 = ICS6 = GS6; LICA7 = G7 = ICS7; LICA8 = ICS8 = NOA; LICA9 = ICS9 = NOB
But I would check with them in the interview, just to be 100% certain. Good luck!
Hi there,
I know this rule still exists in some places. Others have done away what with it since it is often more harmful than helpful.
The problem is, you will find people interpreting it to their liking and if you are unlucky it is interpreted strictly.
The way I know this rule is, that you can’t start in the team you are currently working. All other places should be fair game. If you find the policy text – could you post it? Thanks!
Good luck!
That’s really hard to say. It could go much faster, it could take the same time (let’s hope not). I would typically expect it to take a shorter time. Can I ask you to report back once you heard from them? Thanks!
Essentially, the UN is a bit in a double bind here: on the one hand, they would like to plan long-term have a great workforce and be able to respond effectively to any need. On the other hand, member states want to have ultimate power over funding and UN activities. So the statement reflects that notion.
Typically, the GA extends mandates of e.g. Peace Keeping missions twice a year and in the majority of cases (I would say) things work out just fine. Just be aware that these posts are not guaranteed for life.
Good luck!
If you have a senior stable job right now, I would be careful to apply to G-Level posts. There is limited room to grow and it is not a given you will easily make the jump to the P-Level. There are stories of people that got “stuck” and there are stories of people who made the jump. But typically, I would advise to go for the right job at the right level, rather than trying to be too strategic about the application. But of course your individual case may be different so I can’t really tell you.
On the contract types? I would ask during the interview, if you get that far.
Hi there!
you write:
1. Is it ok to receive this invitation after 6/7 months or I’m probably in the second wave of candidates?
2. How many candidates are likely to be in this stage?
3. What is the average % score of these tests? (around 80% or people usually score 95%+ ?)on 1: It is ok. I know that it can sometimes take a very long time
on 2: Very hard to say. It could be as little as 3 (very unlikely) and as much as 20-30 (also unlikely). In my own work, I try to get some 5-7 candidates for each position I have to fill to ensure that at least 3 make it to the interview stage.
On 3: I wouldn’t know. At least in my experience the results are not “standard” or “usual” and can vary very much.I think the idea is, that if you have the experience and expertise required in the vacancy and are familiar with the topics of the VA, you should be able to pass the test.
In practice this may be easier said than done. Typically I would expect a case studies with questions / cases that you might encounter during the regular work in that position.
Anybody did these tests before? Anybody care to share? Thanks!
If the funding stops, then contracts will not be renewed – that’s quite usual in all UN contracts that I have seen. However, often there is sufficient warning if funding is likely to stop.
If in doubt, I would ask about these things in the interview. I would ask something like this: “I know you say subject to available funding – do you expect that to continue or is this funding a one-off?”.
As to continuing in other UN organisations: I don’t think there is a guarantee. However, I do think the chance of getting something else is higher: for one you know the system and have a network and for two UN organisations often appreciate UN experience.
Good luck!