This week’s top UNDP roles, and more social impact opportunities

Hey job seekers,

This week, I’m highlighting opportunities with the United Nations Development Programme, or UNDP, inspired by our recent chat with the agency’s head of talent acquisition. He shared with us insights into the critical roles and cross-functional areas the agency is currently focusing on, along with tips on how to create a standout application. Keep reading to see these featured job opportunities and more leads from our massive global development job board for every skill level and sector.

I hope you find this week’s Devex Jobs Alert useful, and if you’d like to share feedback or have any questions, feel free to reach out to me here on LinkedIn.

Happy hunting!

Justin Sablich | Careers Editor, Devex

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In focus: Working for UNDP

Lykke Andersen, the head of talent acquisition and people programs at UNDP, says they want consultants “who can hit the ground running” and echoed the sentiment that “reputation and networking” can make a big difference. Here are some more tips and insights for all applicants with an eye on UNDP.?

Are you a good fit? Prove it. “Make sure that your application fits … the position and not the other way around. Many people present themselves in a vacuum. You need to say what and why you fit the job,” she says. Use keywords in the job posting as a guide “and relate to them.”

Data and digital are in demand. Beyond roles related to “our signature solutions and corporate operations, new cross-functional areas such as systems-thinking, digitalization, data analysis and management, as well as portfolio management, are increasingly in demand,” she says.?

Spend your time wisely. “Invest time into preparing a targeted application. Do not start your job application the night before the vacancy deadline,” she says. “Do your homework, and immerse yourself in the job description of the position to which you are applying.”

Read: How to land a role with UNDP (Career)

More recruiter insights from: UN-Habitat | UNICEF (Career)

Current UNDP roles available on Devex:

• Sustainable Finance and Investment Specialist | ????
• Deputy Executive Coordinator, Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office | ????
• Gender Equality Coordinator | ????
• Project Associate (Manager) | ???? |? ??
• Gender Specialist | ????
• Procurement Associate | ????
• Project Support Analyst | ????

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Entry-/mid-level positions?

• World Vision | Organizational Capacity Building Specialist, USAID Regional Resilience Activity for Sahel | ????
• UNOPS | Programme Management Office Associate (Grants & Contracts) | ????
• The Pacific Community | Non-Communicable Disease Officer — Prevention and Health Promotion | ????| ??
• International Republican Institute | Program Officer – MENA | ???? | ??
• Credence Management Solutions | Administrative Management Support Analyst | ???? | ??
• Institute of International Education | Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (Hybrid) | ???? | ??
• VVOB - Education for Development | Global Strategic Advisor, Partnerships | ???? + ????

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Senior-level positions

• The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine | Director — Board on Global Health | ???? | ??
• IMA World Health | Chief of Party — USAID SBC Activity | ????
• Education Outcomes Fund | Head of Communications and Advocacy | ?? | ??
• Global Health Corps | Director of Finance and Operations | ???? | ??
• Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank | Senior Counsel — Institutional and Administrative | ????
• Caribbean Development Bank | Manager, Analytics and Information Management | ????

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• U.N. agency | Head, Multilateral Development Bank Partnerships Unit | ???? ??
• Private foundation | Program Officer | ???? | ??
• U.N. agency | Deputy Head of Nature Conserved | ???? | ??
• Refugee NGO | Supply Chain Officer | ????| ??
• U.N. agency | Fundraising Manager | ???? | ??

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Consulting opportunities

Short-term contract

• Development Professionals Inc. | Evaluation Consultants | ?? | ??
• DAI Global Belgium | Senior Non-key Expert in Disaster Management | ?? | ??
• University Research Co., LLC | Business Development Consultant for Health Systems Strengthening and Governance | ???? | ??
• UNOPS | Senior Environmental Engineer — Nature-Based Solutions Retainer | ?? | ??

Long-term consulting??

• USAID | Development Outreach and Communications Specialist | ????
• DT Global | Program Manager | ????
• International Monetary Fund | Finance Officer? — FINAXAP | ????
• Fairtrade International | Data Analyst Climate and Environment | ????

Internship opportunities

• UNOPS | Intern - Grants Management Support | ????
• UN Refugee Agency | Communication Internship | ????
• African Economic Research Consortium | Intern | ????
• Mercy Corps | Policy, Partnerships, and Funding Intern | ????

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Wise words for job seekers?

Given how competitive World Bank roles are, networking is essential to bettering your chances. Not all consulting opportunities are posted publicly, either, and these can be discovered when networking as well. Here are a few tips from Roberto Amorosino, former senior HR specialist with the bank, as seen in our recently published guide to getting hired by the World Bank.?

Connect as a professional. One key to networking with bank contacts, or any development professional, is to be “visible, not as a candidate, but as a professional ... that's the best way to demonstrate that I can be a resource,” which is ultimately what you want to get across.

Keep the focus on them. Show that you are in tune with the contact’s work and then demonstrate how you might fit into it in terms of a potential working relationship. By doing so, “me, as a reviewer, as a listener, I value that you have done research.”

Maximize your current network. Rather than only focusing on gaining new contacts at the bank, don’t overlook the value that lies in your existing network. Even loose connections have the potential to help you reach your career goals.

Extend the conversation. Whether it’s over LinkedIn, email, or the phone, “the most important thing to do right away is to agree on how to keep the conversation going.” It’s usually as simple as asking your contact if it would be fine to keep in touch.

Download: Your guide to getting hired by the World Bank (Career)

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