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Philippe - 
UNDP Programme Analyst

Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

About the job

Main responsibilities

Reviewing and formulating ideas as part of programming for development results

Typical day

Hiring consultants, ensuring the quality of reports submitted /work done by consultants and reporting results

What do I enjoy about my job?

Diverse cultural environment
Good cause
Career options

Challenging aspects

Decisions can be very politicised, results can take a long time

Why did this area of work appeal to me?

It's all about change and about possibilities to influence change.

Skills/qualifications I use in my job?

Writing, interviewing, negotiating, listening, reporting, presenting

Training I receive as part of my job

University of Belgrade, Belgrade. Serbia Summer School
Center for Comparative Conflict Studies - International Intervention in a Globalized World. Parallels between the Near-East and Balkan conflicts

UNSC, Italy, Torino
JPO Training
Results-based Management
UN System Knowledge


Career information

Brief history since leaving University

PhD Studies in Berlin

Work for Caritas International NGO in Luxembourg

Work for a Bilateral Development Agency in Montenegro

Work for UNDP in East Jerusalem

Work for UNDP in HQ at the intersection of Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction programming

Where do I see myself in the future?

Intensive Core Course ‘Global Change and Sustainability’ (GCS) as part of the Sustainability, Development and Peace – Autumn 2013 Programme
to be held at the United Nations University Headquarters in Tokyo from 9 September to 15 October 2013.


Advice to students

My piece of advice to students

Think of all the jobs that you would like to do one day. Form a realistic priority list. Send applications. Work hard.


Last updated: 04 Apr 2013