Vienna 2023
UCC Future Leaders Challenge
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When and where is the UCC Future Leaders Challenge?
Network with UN professionals whilst seeing the sights of Vienna!
The next UCC Future Leaders Challenge will take place in fall 2023 in Vienna, Austria.
Home to multiple United Nations organisations (UNIDO, UNOV, CTBTO, IAEA, UNODC) and one of the four headquarters of the United Nations, along with New York, Geneva and Nairobi.
Around 5,000 employees from more than 125 countries work for the 18 organisations based in Vienna.
DATE:
The UCC Future Leaders Challenge will take place in fall 2023.
VENUE:
It will be located in the City of Vienna.
COSTS: Early Discount Fee 2 day package incl. accommodation: £1100
The applications to this intake are NOW OPEN.
Discover how to kick start your international career
Who can apply for the next UCC Future Leaders Challenge?
Collaborate with likeminded professionals seeking intergovernmental organisations incl. UN careers
Anyone interested in an international career whether you are a student, recent post graduate, looking to change your role or simply considering a career change to the public sector.
We aim to share UN insider knowledge, valuable advice and constructive feedback for those looking to develop an international development career regardless of your background, past industry or nationality.
The UCC Future Leaders Challenge is open to talented professionals from various nations with a wide range of backgrounds, representing all continents and is focussed towards a balanced mix of age, gender and expertise.
Our goal is to bring together people, cultures and ideas to transform lives and help to fulfil individual career dreams testing your skills along the way.
Discover what you need to work at the UN system
What will we cover over the 2 days?
Our 2 day course is packed with advice, personal & group challenges and great UN professional networking opportunities
2 days split into 2 key themes to make the best use of your time
DAY 1 - How to increase your chances of getting a job in the UN system
Application and personal skills development
The UN system recruitment process
UN system interview strategies
UN system application filter/knock out questions
UN insider tips on key words and action verbs to use in your application documents
Creating a powerful cover letter
UN Personal History Form/Profile
Essential Interviewing Skills
The competency based interview
UN system interview questioning types, strategies & methods
The UN Competency Framework and its common core competencies and skills
UN system like Mock interview and feedback
Your Homework for Day 2 Challenge begins
DAY 2 - How to kick start your dream career
The UN system career path and its essential skills
The Role of Diplomacy
The UN family, culture and its unwritten rules
Essential Skills for a Successful Career in International Relations and Diplomacy (Nobel Peace prize winning speaker)
Current UN system Trends and Initiatives
Guided Tour to the UN Headquarters
Gain expert guidance on UN sytem careers
What does the course fee cover?
The UNITED NATIONS headquarters in Vienna, Austria
Twice a year we provide ambitious candidates access to showcase their skills with our extensive professional UN insider network.
Take away guidance from our exclusive access to UN insiders who can aid in your career preparations and help define your future path towards a role at the UN system or other similar organizations.
What do our fees cover?
Nobel Peace Prize winning speakers
Limited places ensure dedicated time to meet internationally respected experts with many years of UN system and diplomatic experience who share their UN experience
Venues near UN headquarter locations around the world
Premium Accommodation close to our event location
2 day programme comprising over +17 hours of dedicated time
Lunch throughout the course
Course material and learning resources
Networking opportunities with high-level speakers
Professional facilitators who run the challenge
Career development professionals
Access to UN insiders with a wealth of experience of the UN
What are the course fees?
Course fee structure - successful applicants
Please note the in person event is currently postponed due to the changing COVID 19 situation and we have setup a remote package to enable us to provide you with support in developing your career
*Early Discount Fee - £1100
* (Full payment within 7 days of your successful application)
**Normal Fee - £1300
** (35% deposit (£455) is required to secure your place, remaining payment (£845) must be paid 45 days prior to the course start date)