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Why career advancement?
At the heart of the United Nations’ (UN) work lies its most valuable asset – its people, who every day decide to dedicate their time and energy to advancing peace, development and human rights across the globe. However, navigating a career within such a dynamic and multicultural system is rarely a straightforward process and presents unique challenges.
As the UN’s trusted learning partner, UNSSC is committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. Responding directly to the identified and expressed needs of UN personnel, we support the workforce at all levels in building the competencies, mindsets and strategic capabilities required for career progression within the UN system and other multilateral organizations.
Supporting professional growth across the UN
Our learning solutions are designed to support career advancement at every stage of a UN professional’s journey. From onboarding and induction for junior professional officers (JPOs) to preparing for career transitions and leadership roles, our programmes equip personnel with the tools to navigate their careers with confidence and clarity.
We offer targeted learning on leadership styles, effective communication, networking and interview techniques. Our offerings also strengthen leadership and management capabilities by fostering self-awareness, emotional intelligence and alignment with the UN System Leadership Framework. Through these learning pathways, we empower personnel to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully and adapt to the evolving needs of the UN and multilateral environments.
Tailored learning solutions
Tailored learning solutions
Career Horizons: Navigating Forward
We offer a three-part learning journey to help UN personnel navigate career transitions with clarity and resilience. Starting with a free self-paced module, and followed by interactive webinars and optional coaching, the programme supports staff and organizations in preparing for what’s next within or beyond the UN system.
JPO Learning Pathway
The JPO Learning Pathway gives an inter-agency, system-wide induction and post-induction learning support to junior professional officers (JPOs) of the UN system and other multilateral organizations, at all stages of their JPO journey. It is a tailor-made path that includes an orientation programme, a career booster programme and an opportunity to sign up for executive coaching sessions. Our learning solutions also amplify peer-to-peer networking and multi-generational learning exchange.
FAO LEAP Programme: Career Support for Assistant FAO Representatives
This career development programme has reached two cohorts of AFAORs, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to advance professionally and assume leadership roles within FAO and the broader UN system. Through e-learning modules and interactive webinars, participants strengthened their understanding of the UN system, country programming and the SDGs, while enhancing key career competencies and learning to communicate their personal value proposition effectively. Psychometric assessments, personalised coaching and simulated recruitment exercises – including written tests and mock interviews with tailored feedback – helped participants position themselves for high-impact leadership roles across the UN.
Career Coaching
The UNSSC Career Coaching Package offers UN professionals personalized, coaching sessions designed to help them navigate career transitions with clarity and confidence. Through tailored guidance and reflective support, participants gain the tools to plan their next steps, articulate their strengths, and align their career choices with personal values and organizational priorities.
Purposeful Futures: Navigating the UN Pathway
The Purposeful Futures: Navigating the UN Pathway capacity-building engagement programme – in partnership with the Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance – focuses on equipping participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to enhance opportunities to enter and thrive within the UN system at the P3-P4 levels. Recognizing that the target participants are external candidates with limited exposure to the UN system, the programme is designed to sensitize them to its structure and values, while also preparing them for the recruitment process and the expectations of working within the Organization.
Open-enrolment courses
Open-enrolment courses
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