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Fresh graduates looking for challenging opportunities
and hands-on experience are invited to visit our website
www.un.org.kh/undp/jobs. The programme has intakes in
July and December every year.
C. UN VOLUNTEER (UNV) PROGRAMME:
 UNV promotes volunteerism to support peace and develop-
ment worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and
nature of development and it benefits both society at large
and the individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace and
development by advocating for volunteerism globally,
encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism into develop-
ment programming, and mobilizing volunteers.
 Individuals with an interest in volunteerism are invited to
explore the opportunities for working with us at http://www.
unv.org/how-to-volunteer.html for International UNV Spe-
cialists or National UNV volunteers at http://www.un.org.kh/unv
(will be available in August)
• National UNV Specialists – work in close collaboration
with local communities and extend support to commu-
nity-based initiatives, networking, bridging and exchange.
Individuals with a university degree and three years of
experience in their field of competence may join us
through this programme.
• National UNV Field Workers – work at the district or commu-
nity level to help implement agency activities. Individuals
with two years of work experience, particularly working at
the community level, may join us through this programme.
• International UNV Specialists - work in technical coopera-
tion with governments, with community-based initiatives,
in humanitarian relief and rehabilitation and in support
of human rights, electoral and peace-building processes.
Individuals who has master degree and two years of
experience with a strong commitment to the values and
principles of volunteerism, and an ability to work in a
multicultural environment may join us through this
programme.
D. INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME:
 The Internship Programme offers students from diverse
academic backgrounds practical work assignments and ex-
posure to the work with the United Nations. Over the last two
years, we have hosted more than 100 local and international
interns at UNDP, UNIAP, UNIFEM, UNOPS, UNAIDS, and UNV
in various categories of functions in the country office and in
projects.
 Selection Criteria and Conditions of Service:
• Applicants must be currently studying at university
• Work experience is not required
• Full or part time internships are accepted
• Internship duration ranges from six weeks to six months
• Internship is not remunerated
 Students who are looking for practical work assignments
WORKING TOGETHER
to complement their study are invited to send their CVs and
cover letters to registry.kh@undp.org, and to visit our website
at http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/sds/internsh
4. SELECTION PROCESSES
FOR CAMBODIA!
 Recruitment processes at UNDP involve several steps, and to We invite interested students, fresh graduates and
better the chance of being selected at UNDP, a good under- experienced professionals to work with us to contribute
standing of, and preparation for, each step is recommended. to the development of Cambodia. This information
Below is the overview of our recruitment process:
kit provides a summary of what we do, the different
categories of job functions, and available career
opportunities within UNDP.
Long-listing Short-Listing Written Test
We look forward to you joining our dynamic
and growing team!
Compliance Reference
Interview
Review Checks
Keep yourself posted for career opportunities at UNDP –
visit us at “http://www.un.org.kh/undp/Jobs”
Medical Offer &
Check-Up Contract On Board
 How to be a successful applicant?
• Look for openings that fit your experience and qualification
level at www.un.org.kh/undp, and follow the instructions
on “how to apply”
• Read the job description and understand the recruitment
requirements (qualifications, experience and competencies)
• Prepare your CV and clearly highlight your key achievements
• Make sure you are prepared for the competency-based
interview. We want to know how your previous experience
and your winning work approach make you the best candi-
date for the position.
We look for diversity, and you can make the difference!
www.un.org.kh/undp/jobs
1. ABOUT US (3) Environment and Energy: UNDP works to strengthen
Management Development Advisory
national capacities in environmental management, Services Services Services
 UNDP is the UN’s global development network, advocating climate change adaptation, and access to energy
for change and connecting countries to knowledge, services for the poor, as well as to mobilize funds • Human • Programme • Media & Com-
experience and resources to help people build a better life. from Global Environment Facility to address critical Resources Management munications
UNDP is on the ground in 166 countries. threats such as biodiversity loss, climate change Management • Project • Monitoring &
and ozone depletion. • Financial Management Evaluation
Management • Economics, • Capacity
UNDP Cambodia Vision 2. EMPLOYMENT AT UNDP CAMBODIA • Programme Policy, Development
Budgeting Research • Gender
Cambodians living with dignity in a prosperous  In achieving development results, UNDP places people • ICT and Advocacy Mainstreaming
society at peace, based on justice, free choices and at the heart of its strategy. It acknowledges that its • Procurement • Accountability,
equitable access to productive resources. staff are the core asset of UNDP. and Supply Audit &
Chain Oversight
 Our expectation is simple – we seek the most talented Management
individuals to work at UNDP, and provide them with the
 UNDP Cambodia was established in 1958 and currently • General
right conditions to perform at their best to help us achieve administration
employs over 300 personnel and 80 consultants, both
our development goals in Cambodia.
national and international. • Travel, asset and
(1) Search for Talent – we constantly look for talented inventory
 We work in partnership with 23 other UN agencies, the Royal
individuals with different levels of experience who
Government of Cambodia, other development partners,
demonstrate the highest standard of efficiency, com-  For more information, please visit us at:
the private sector, and civil society to support Cambodia in
petency and integrity to join our team. www.un.org.kh/undp/jobs.
achieving the Millennium Development Goals by 2015,
and addressing the priority goals of the National Strategic (2) Learning and Growing – the capacities, aspirations,
Development Plan. values and development needs of our staff are at the B. YOUNG PROFESSIONAL
heart of our organizational effectiveness. We promote OFFICER (YPO) PROGRAMME
 UNDP places partnership at the core of its mandate, and
opportunities for staff to learn new skills, to strive to
capacity development at the centre of our working approach.  The YPO initiative was first launched in Cambodia in 2008
improve in their work, to achieve their career goals and
We provide knowledge-based consulting services to enhance with the purpose of fostering talent and providing oppor-
to keep up with the ever-changing work environment.
the national and sub-national capacities (people, process tunities to young Cambodians. The programme is open to
and system) in the following key development areas: (3) Work Environment – in addition to offering rewarding recent Master’s degree graduates and the aim is to help
job opportunities, we promote a healthy working envi- them kick start their career through “on-the-job” professional
(1) Poverty Reduction: To accelerate progress towards the
ronment by encouraging all staff to have a good work- development.
Cambodian MDGs, UNDP provides strategic policy advice
life balance.
on emerging economic issues. It also supports the  The assignment is for a period of 12 to 18 months. It involves
Government in monitoring the progress of MDGs, intensive hands-on experience in management practices
3. CAREER & EXPOSURE (HR, finance, ICT, procurement, admini-stration) and/or
managing/targeting development aid, demining activities,
OPPORTUNITIES WITH UNDP development and advisory practices (programmes, projects,
strategic private sector engagement, and using trade
to drive employment and human development gains, UNDP Cambodia offers opportunities to students, fresh graduates research, communications, monitoring and evaluation).
especially in rural areas. and experienced candidates to work with us.  Selection Criteria
(2) Democratic Governance: Democratic Governance is • Recent graduates with Master’s degree
A. JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXPERIENCED STAFF
central to achievement of the MDGs. UNDP concentrates • Less than one year of work experience
its efforts on supporting the Government and civil society  We look for talented and experienced national and inter-
• Excellent command of English
to reinforce democratic institutions, strengthen local national staff, from entry level to mid level management and
• Excellent research and analytical skills
governance, and promote women’s involvement in advisory positions in the following areas:
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills
national and local decision-making.