PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS RESOURCE HAS BEEN REPLACED BY THE  "Global UNICEF orientation programme" 

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Programme content

The aim of the Global Induction & Orientation Programme is to guide you as you begin your career at UNICEF, from the moment you receive your offer letter, through your arrival at your duty station, and in the first weeks and months in your new role.

The Programme will cover:

  • UNICEF's mission, its structure, and ways of working;
  • key activities for you to complete before you join your new office, as well as guidance on the administrative tasks you will need to complete once you are on board;
  • an overview of all of UNICEF's Programme areas;
  • essential tools, systems and processes you will need to be familiar with in order to fulfill your duties on the job;
  • additionally, specialised training based on your role and location. 

Learning objectives

The key learning objective of the Global Induction & Orientation Programme is to equip you with the knowledge and tools to help you make the most of the first few months on the job, and set you up for success as you begin your career as part of UNICEF's 12,000 staff members across the globe. 

Audience

All newly hired UNICEF staff,  across all professional categories and grades, contract types and  duty stations. 

Structure

Below you will find a number of resources to help guide you as you begin your new professional journey with UNICEF. 

Before you start

Title
Welcome to UNICEF
Basic Security in the Field
Advanced Security in the Field
Welcome to the UN - a UN System Induction course
Regional Orientation Resources 

Getting started: your first 2 weeks

Title
Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action (CCCs)
Ethics and Integrity at UNICEF

Performance Management

IT Services and Systems

Once You are on the Job: your first 12 months

Title

UN Cares- HIV/Aids in the workplace

SHAP (Prevention of Sexual Harassment)
Gender Equality, UN Coherence and You
Introduction to Child Protection
Introduction to Advocacy

Introduction to Nutrition

Introduction to WASH

Introduction to Research
Introduction to Private Fundraising and Partnerships 
Balance and Motivation
Wellness Briefing

Human Rights Essentials

Additional materials for your consideration

Title
Socio-Economic Policies for Child rights with Equity
Integrating Child Rights in Development Cooperation
Introduction to UN Procurement Harmonization
IPSAS - Accrual Basics
IPSAS - Accounting for Inventories
IPSAS - Accounting for Leases
IPSAS - Accounting for Property, Plant and Equipment
IPSAS - Accounting for Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Assets
Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT)
Resilience: Spirituality, meaning and purpose
Resilience: Social support and relationships
Ebola Safety course

Contact details

For any questions regarding the Orientation programme, please contact Francesca Lombardi