2024 JPO Orientation Programme - Evaluation Pro

2024 JPO Orientation Programme

24 Sept. - 11 Oct. 2024

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DATA

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2024 JPO Orientation Programme

JPOs

Agencies

Nationalities

Duty Stations

52

23

39

11

Years of Experience within the UN System

29%

Male

71%

Female

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evaluation results

• Achievement of overall objective was rated 4 out of 6

• Administrative and technical support was rated 5.4 out of 6

• Overall satisfaction with the course was rated 4.4 out of 6

• Applying the learning acquired through the course at work was rated 4.4 out of 6

• 98% recommended the programme to other colleagues

• UNSSC Facilitation Team in terms of professional skills, facilitation, teaching methodology and effectiveness was rated 5.4 out of 6

Overall Objective Achieved

Fully

Almost fully

Significantly

By the end of the programme, JPOs will enhance skills and competencies that will be key to serve in the UN System and will be better equipped to fulfil their roles as JPOs.

Specific Learning Objectives

Demonstrate knowledge of the opportunities and challenges of the UN System’s international civil service to prepare for the upcoming placement.

Develop collaborative and interactive skills to effectively work as leaders and managers within multicultural teams in the UN system.

Form a system-wide network of peers and professional contacts for future support, consultation, and available resources.

Have the specific learning objectives of the training program been achieved?

Overall Relevance of the Programme

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Significant

Moderate

Overall Satisfaction with the Programme

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Almost fully

Significantly

Recommendation of the Programme

Online Learning Path Ratings

How would you rate Week 1 - Online Learning Path?

Residential Week Ratings

How would you rate the Residential Training of the JPO Orientation Programme?

Highest Rated Sessions

Becoming an International Civil Servant (Jan Vandemoortele)

Inter-Generational Networking (Paola Babos, Emilie Chazelle, Sara Cortes, Lucy Braun)

Humanitarian, Development, Peace Nexus (Emilie Chazelle)

Facilitation, Administration, and Technical Support

The UNSSC Facilitation Team in terms of professional skills and effectiveness

Administrative and Technical support

Achievement of Overall Objective

By the end of the programme, JPOs will enhance skills and competencies that will be key to serve in the UN System and will be better equipped to fulfil their roles as JPOs.

Overall Satisfaction with the Training

How satisfied are you with the overall quality of the training you attended?

Overall Relevance of Training Received

Please rate the overall relevance of training received

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Evaluation Quotes

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Evaluation Quotes

"The residential programme was beyond my expectations. I would specifically highlight that a great effort and innovative activities were done during the training, and I could see and feel the huge effort behind it from all the speakers and the organizing team. It is definitely an unforgettable experience."

"I was very apprehensive about the orientation due to previous experiences, but I'm glad I made it. The overall topics covered, from hard skills to soft skills, to what I call human skills (communication and emotional intelligence), were great. The choice of speakers as well was great, notably Sophie, David, Berin, and Lucy. The mix between interaction and technical presentation, if I can call it that, was great!"

"It was a really lovely and refreshing week, and a great opportunity to meet inspiring colleagues. The organizing team was beyond perfection and extremely attentive to each of us and our needs."

Evaluation Quotes

"This was a great opportunity to kick off my experience as a JPO. The training took place the week before I started, and it really motivated me to begin this new journey. Meeting other JPOs was the highlight of this training, as well as meeting former JPOs and hearing about their experiences. Additionally, meeting with former senior officials of the UN was great."

"It was a very informative week, and the best part was meeting and networking with colleagues, as well as creating a long-lasting network of peers."

"There was clearly a lot of effort and care that went into organizing and facilitating the week. The logistics ran very smoothly, and the campus is beautiful!"

"I cannot thank the organizing team enough for taking such good care of us; you are all precious."

Evaluation Quotes

"The programme was professionally facilitated and well organized. The team was lovely and clearly put in a lot of care and hard work into organizing the course. I think meeting the other JPOs was a real highlight."

"I very much enjoyed the facilitation and networking. There are many people who are naturally shy or introverted, but many of the games and ice-breaking sessions we had really helped everyone contribute equally. This level of confidence among all the participants has enabled us to blend well together and certainly means that we will maintain these contacts moving forward."

"I plan to stay in touch with my fellow JPOs, and I will likely apply the lessons learned from the communications session. I really valued Jan's various pieces of advice about well-being and professional development, which I will keep in mind."

Evaluation Quotes

"The training provides crucial added value in preparing us to confidently take on our roles and address our apprehensions through experts and peers."

"The programme brings you aboard the ship, but first, it allows you to meet part of the crew."

"The programme was very well tailored to give a glimpse of the key challenges not only faced by the organization today but also those we may encounter as JPOs. It provided us with useful tools to consider possible options likely to help us cope with these challenges."

"Thank you very much for all the efforts and preparation. We noticed that all sessions were very well prepared, that the programme was coherent, and I understand this is a significant amount of work, so thank you for all of this!"

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Testimonials

Anitha Koyra, UNEP

"I am truly grateful for the opportunity to spend the week with such inspiring peers, connecting, learning, and building relationships that will foster growth and collaboration in the future!"

Environmental Protection Specialist, USA, American JPO

Ludovic Arnaud, UNCTAD

"The UNSSC JPO Orientation Program was a truly inspiring experience where I connected with fellow JPOs, learned new skills, and developed existing ones. The innovative and interactive (Learning by Doing) approach enabled us to build relationships, get out of our chairs, and have fun while integrating the learning objectives. A special thank you to the UNSSC staff for their expertise, commitment, and empathy."

Associate Economic Affairs OfficerSwitzerland, French JPO

Isadora Plumasseau, OHCHR

"Feeling part of a community of young UN professionals with whom I have been trained and with whom I can now grow and exchange ideas. Down the line, this has been an invaluable experience and a precious network. This week was a great beginning of our shared journey towards a brighter future."

Human Rights Officer, Ethiopia, French JPO

Simon Gontard, Ifad

"Even though we all had very different backgrounds and were joining different organizations, the trainers and speakers managed to familiarize us with the UN system and better prepare us for our new roles. Overall, the course was a very good introduction to our future assignments."

Nutrition Technical Analyst, Italy, French JPO

Jasmin Onus, UN DESA

"Thank you to the UNSSC team for taking care of us during the week. Donna and the broader team were excellent at maintaining the energy and also tuning in to understand and read the room."

Social Affairs Officer, USA, Australian JPO

Nicholas Lehmann, WMO

"I highly recommend the training provided by the UNSSC team in Turin for all levels of professional staff in the UN. They are very organized, and the programs are tailored to fit."

Associate Procurement Officer, Switzerland, American JPO

Hanne Vandersteegen, OCHA

"I have cultivated a positive network of incredible fellow young professionals, and I wish I could spend more time with them to discover their colorful stories and experiences. This week has left me intrigued and ready to start my new job next week."

Humanitarian Affairs Officer, Niger, Belgian JPO

Aquila Van Keuk, UNDP

"The JPO Orientation Program was the best training course I've ever attended!"

Programme Analyst, Micronesia, Australian JPO

Thank you!