Unjobfinder Career Podcast

In this episode you will get useful career advice from Charles Cisney, Global HR-director of Pact, an international nonprofit organization open for all nationalities. Listen to how Pact supports people in over 25 countries through establishing local solutions and partnerships. “At the end of the day we’re all working towards the same thing which is in the service of people, helping them live better lives”, says Charles Cisney. In this episode you Charles will share with us his own story and of course some really valuable advice! Some of the issues discussed in this episode are: · Key competences and important skills needed for an international career · The need to be resourceful and persistent · The importance of networking · How you can demonstrate your international exposure and experience. You can find full transcript of the episode at http://unjobfinder.org/transcripts/transcript-episode-6-interview-with-charles-cisney

Sajid Ali has over 15 years of experience from IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, which is the oldest environmental organization in the world. In this episode you will learn more about: - IUCN and their recruitment needs - What are the challenges and rewards from a career within a global organization - Important lessons –It’s not all about your expertise! - What are the personal traits that IUCN are looking for? - How you can make an impression with your CV and interviewing skills.

Julia started her career with the United Nations when she got a JPO position with UNDP 25 years ago. Since then she has worked for UNOPS, UNHCR and ITU. In this episode she will share some of her experiences from these years and give some valuable career tips.

Michael Emery is the Director of Human Resources at UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund. He started his career as a teacher in Australia and has since then had a remarkable career with different UN organizations. In this interview you will hear Michael share some of his experiences and valuable advice. Hear what Michel believes are essential skills and qualities if you you want to work with UNFPA and much more.

Introduction episode for the Impactpool (former UNjobfinder) Career Podcast by INTALMA. This podcast is for all of you who are interested in a career within the United Nations, European Union, Development Banks, intergovernmental or non-governmental organisations. By following this podcast you are going to hear interviews with people who are having a remarkable careers within this field; to hear their stories about how they once entered into this type of career, choices that they have made, challenges that they have faced and not least hear what advice they can share with you. In this introduction episode we are talking about the background of INTALMA and Impactpool, why we started this service and what we want to achieve.