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Référentiel de compétences UN

Toutes les compétences évaluées par les jurys UN, avec indicateurs comportementaux et conseils de préparation.

Core Value

  • Integrity

    Acting in line with the standards and values of the United Nations, and doing the right thing even when it is difficult or unpopular.

  • Professionalism

    Showing pride in one's work, technical mastery of the subject matter, and the persistence and composure needed to deliver under pressure.

  • Respect for Diversity

    Working effectively with people from all backgrounds and treating everyone with dignity and respect.

Core Competency

  • Communication

    Speaking and writing clearly and effectively, listening to others, and tailoring language and message to the audience.

  • Teamwork

    Working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals, and placing team agenda before personal agenda.

  • Planning and Organizing

    Setting clear goals consistent with agreed strategies, identifying priorities and adjusting them as required.

  • Accountability

    Taking ownership for delivering on agreed responsibilities, within agreed cost and time standards, and owning shortcomings.

  • Client Orientation

    Seeing clients as those to whom services are provided, and building productive relationships with them.

  • Creativity

    Actively seeking to improve programmes or services and offering new and different options to solve problems.

Managerial Competency

  • Vision

    Identifying strategic issues, opportunities and risks, and communicating a compelling direction that others want to follow.

  • Leadership

    Serving as a role model, providing direction and empowering others, and driving change where it is needed.

  • Empowering Others

    Delegating responsibility, clarifying expectations and giving staff the autonomy and credit they need to perform.

  • Managing Performance

    Setting clear expectations, monitoring progress, giving regular feedback, and addressing performance fairly and promptly.

  • Building Trust

    Providing an environment in which others can talk and act without fear of repercussion, and following through on commitments.

  • Judgement / Decision Making

    Identifying the key issues in a complex situation and taking sound decisions in a timely way, including under pressure.