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The JPO learning pathway: nurture your career
Introduction
The JPO Learning Pathway gives an inter-agency, system-wide induction and post-induction learning support to Junior Professional Officers 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.
A pathway centred around your learning needs
Over the twenty years of delivering courses for JPOs, UNSSC’s goal has always been to provide junior professional officers with learning experiences that would guide them throughout their journey. With this goal in mind, the Staff College collected data from JPOs, UN organizations and donor countries, to gain an understanding of JPOs’ needs, concerns, and interests.
From the JPO Induction Mapping, we noted that JPOs are on the lookout for the baseline UN system-wide knowledge and critical skills needed for JPOs to effectively start and fulfill their JPO assignment. Induction and post induction training should enable them to build a supportive community of peers within the UN system to last through their future endeavours as forward thinking change agents and leaders. To address the insights, specific needs and aspirations gathered from the mapping exercise we designed and created the JPO Learning Pathway.
Our offerings
JPO Orientation Programme
This programme provides JPOs with a package of knowledge, skills and competencies necessary to serve in the UN system, leading to better equipped JPOs, specifically in the first 100 days after deployment.
UNSSC develops the programme curriculum in partnership with the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) and with donor countries.
Career Booster for JPOs
Designed primarily for mid-assignment JPOs, this programme equips JPOs with a common set of knowledge, skills and attitudes that will be essential for career progression in the UN system.
Also offered in partnership with requesting member states and as open enrollment with opportunity to use the JPOs’ training allowance (DTTA).
Executive Coaching for JPOs
This learning solution is designed for JPOs to explore how to navigate a whole range of career challenges: choosing a path, managing times of transition, practicing leadership and putting management tools to good use. A tailored solution, able to provide JPOs with the support they might need to shape their aspirations more effectively towards a high-performance career in the UN system.
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Community
Creating networks is an essential skill. To leverage its power, the JPO Learning Pathway is delivered in a blended modality: alongside online-based learning, we implement residential learning that leverages the support network and leads JPOs to make lasting connections and truly become part of the UN community.
Beyond the duration of each programme, Alumni Events are the occasions for these communities to reconnect. Different cohorts of JPOs have the chance to reunite with fellow participants and build new networks, within a learning environment designed to boost intergenerational exchange and contribute to peer to peer learning and support.
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