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Hi there,
the LICA fees are pretty similar to the equivalent G-Level salaries. (In practice some of the benefits of the G-Contracts are paid in cash – so LICAs may seem to get a bit more money but a few less other benefits).
The G-Level salaries are here: https://info.undp.org/gssu/onlinetools/SalCalcLocal/SalCalcLocal.aspx
Cheers, Sebastian
Hi,
I think what Nadja says is right. Are there special requirements for the job you are applying to? If yes, then I think it is likely that they will do a technical test to match that. When I design technical tests, I try to simulate a typical case / issue that the candidate would encounter in real life.
I pay special attention to making these tests relevant and not “mean”. The point is to test how the applicant thinks, not to fail them in grades…But let us know how it goes. And maybe someone else wants to chip in?
Hi,
I’m not working for FAO so I’m certainly not an authority on this topic. But typically they rank the candidates and then move forward with the selection.
I did write about that here: https://www.rottmair.de/2011/08/03/un-recruitment-what-steps-take-how-long-in-the-process/
Good luck!
Dear Asjad,
sorry I can’t help in this case: I’m not the UN, I don’t speak on behalf of the UN and I don’t really know the details of this case 🙁
I really hope it all will work out for you again. Good luck job hunting!
Cheers, Sebastian
Hi Manika, that’s an interesting one – ungraded means that it has not been further graded beyond the job being professional staff. Does it say how many years of experience you need? Because that would be a hint as to what kind of job we are talking about…
Hi there,
that’s a good question – and I think the answer is coloured by personal experiences – so anybody else, please feel free to jump in!
I would say the following: if you can “afford” it, a short-term contract is a great way to start. It gives you time to figure out if you landet in the right place, you gain knowledge and expertise and you learn what is important in the job. This will help you in future applications a lot.
However, a 3 months contract often misses important benefits and there is no guarantee that there is any successor contract.
I personally know people who decided both ways: take the job and decline such a job. In the end it often boils down to your living circumstances. If you have to support a huge family / pay-off your mortgage / other financial obligations a 3 months contract is a bit of a risk. If you are free to do whatever you want, I personally would probably give it a go.
Either way, let us know what you did? Cheers & good luck!
Hi uju,
I think it doesn’t look brilliant, but there is still a possibility: while shortlisting is happening, people from the longlist will be selected. Now if the status just switched today, I think it doesn’t mean much. But if the status switched long time ago, it is more likely that the shortlist is compiled without you.
Good luck in any case!
Sorry, beyond the resources I linked in the above I wouldn’t know any other source. I would also be very careful trusting other (non-UN) sources with these kinds of things. There are many people who want to make a quick dollar in exchange for all kinds of promises…
Is there anybody else here who would have another idea? Where could we get sample tests?
Hi,
I would keep trying. Maybe put extra efforts into preparing? You know what the rest looks like now.
Also, did you see the GGST samples here?
It is very hard to say “yes, he has a chance” or “no he doesn’t”. As a matter of principle, if he fulfils the conditions of a posted vacancy he has a chance. His age should not be an issue.
Here are a few things you may want to consider:
– Which countries would you be willing to work in? Was the hotel in a developing country? Then maybe consider going for these kinds of postings?
– What skills does he bring from his pervious experience? How is that relevant to working in the UN? (I personally think that some of the skills you need to successfully run a hotel, apply to many of the challenges that the UN faces in missions / offices away from the capitals)
– Why does he want to work for the UN? What is the motivation? Think about that for a moment and explore possible good answers to highlight.With all of the above, apply accordingly and good luck!
I always assumed that SCs are also subject to the mandatory age of retirement. However, if I were in that situation I would try to get a hold of the UNDP policy on that. You would be amazed how many things are assumptions in peoples heads and few bother to check the latest policy.
So that would definitely be step 1.
If he has to stop working as SC, I would try to see if there is a possibility for a follow-on SSA?
Do you have the link to that? If it really is similar to a P4, I think a good starting point would be the information that is out there on P4s. Do you have any specific questions on that contract type?
Anybody from UNICEF reading this? What are the details of a L4 contract?