Senior Women Talent Pipeline (SWTP)

Job Description

Devex Talent Solutions is assisting UNDOS in identifying candidates for their Senior Women Talent Pipeline (SWTP).

The Senior Women Talent Pipeline is a career programme and Pipeline under the UN Department of Operational Support aimed at promoting gender parity at senior level through a dedicated talent pool of qualified female candidates for P5, D1 and D2 level positions in UN Peace Operations.

Since its establishment in 2014, no less than 57 appointments have been made of members of the SWTP for senior level positions in the UN at P5 to USG levels. The Senior Women Talent Pipeline (SWTP) at the Department of Operational Support (DOS) is the UN Secretariat’s flagship project aimed at increasing gender parity among senior level (P5- D2) civilian staff in UN field missions

The Application process

Candidates nominated or applying for the SWTP will undergo a competitive assessment process. This will include: written application with description of motivation and job fit questions followed by an assessment of qualified candidates and a review by senior UN officials. Inclusion in the SWTP does not guarantee selection for a job and candidates will have to apply for relevant senior vacancies as they are advertised.

Requirements for applying to the SWTP

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in a relevant area.
• At least 15 years of relevant experience for the D-2 and D-1 levels.
• At least 10 years professional experience for the P-5 level. A first-level university degree (e.g., bachelor’s degree) in combination with 2 additional years of work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• Fluency in English or French. Fluency in other official languages of the UN is highly desirable.
• Candidates must be currently external to the UN Secretariat.
• Candidates from countries currently under-represented at the UN are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Senior management experience is required.
• Experience working in conflict or post-conflict setting is highly desirable.

Once selected, members of the SWTP may benefit from the following services

• Review of applications and profiles.
• Support in preparing for assessments, including written tests, video assessments, & Competency-Based Interviews (CBI).
• Targeted training and development opportunities enhancing members’ profiles and competitiveness during recruitment processes.
• Membership in a global professional network of women leaders.

How can the SWTP help support you?

The SWTP provides personalized support to members as they apply for senior positions through the UN Staff Selection System and tailored training opportunities to make members more competitive in the recruitment process. The Pipeline currently includes a regionally diverse pool of about 260 women leaders and candidates for senior positions.

More details on the Senior Women Talent Pipeline can be found via the SWTP webpage.

If interested to know more about the pipeline and the application process, please send an email to jobs-2@devex.com.