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1. What kind of work are you doing in Brasilia?, I'm the Chief of Advocacy and Communications at UNICEF Brazil. I lead a team of professionals developing and implementing advocacy strategies on key child rights issues, managing digital channels, engaging youth, building and maintaining partnerships with media and other relevant stakeholders, as well promoting social and behavioral change., 2. Tell us about your career so far and what made you decide to pursue a career in international development cooperation and especially in communications?, Growing up a child of immigrant parents, who left Korea when I was one, moving to Austria for two years before settling in Brazil, I had early exposure to and awareness of my diverse background and became interested in traveling, learning new languages, and getting to know different cultures. At the first opportunity to study abroad in NY, I went…, 3. What was the most memorable moment working for UNICEF?, Organizing World Children's Day in China was the most challenging, yet gratifying experience, as the scale and reach are incomparable anywhere else in the world. In the midst of a pandemic, mobilizing dozens of cities to light up in blue, to engage digitally reaching 1.3 billion impressions, and engaging partners, celebrities, and media, was a…, 4. Do you have any advice or message for students or professionals who want to work at UNICEF?, While a very cliche advice, it's one that remains true: follow your passion. UNICEF is an amazing organization, but it's a huge bureaucracy with many layers, and it may take time to understand it and find your place in it. So if you're not doing what you're passionate about, it'll be a very tough journey. Understand what you want to do and what…, 5. Any other questions and answers you would like to add. (e.g. maintaining work and life balance, challenges working in emergencies, motivations, motto in life, etc.), ALWAYS prioritize your personal life, your health, and your family. We are fortunate that UNICEF is better than many other organizations in supporting work/life balance, but you have to proactively make an effort to maintain it. When you're young and willing, experience in emergencies will be invaluable, so do it while you can, as it could become…

The 19 th Annual Policy Consultation between UNICEF and the Government of the Republic of Korea held on 14 February 2024 in New York, was an opportunity to reaffirm the importance of our partnership to provide critical services and deliver supplies to the most vulnerable children everywhere. The Korean Government’s delegation was led by Director-…

1. What kind of work are you doing in New Delhi?, Since September 2021, I have been leading the Social Policy & Social Protection programme for UNICEF India, based in New Delhi and across 13 UNICEF state offices, to support government and partners around using child poverty analysis and evidence towards expanding and strengthening the design of social protection programmes for children, using…, 2. Tell us about your career so far and what made you decide to pursue a career in international development cooperation?, I joined UNICEF in 2003 as Assistant Programme Officer in the Office of Public Partnerships, NYHQ, as part of the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) programme sponsored by the Government of the Republic of Korea.  Since my JPO, I had the privilege to learn and gain experiences from UNICEF Headquarters, Regional Office, Supply Division and Country…, 3. What was the most memorable moment working for UNICEF?, Each experience in UNICEF has been memorable and rewarding. If I were to pick one, I would pick my first-ever field experience in Sudan in 2004, where I was deployed to support the Darfur emergency on a surge mission, as a JPO. I operated from one of our Field Offices in El-Geneina in Sudan and went on a field mission to the site of one of the…, 4. Do you have any advice or message for students or professionals who want to work at UNICEF?, Gain hands-on practical experience in the field, and seize opportunities to learn about UNICEF and its relevant programmes, not only from UNICEF but also through various other organizations. For example, many colleagues I have worked with also have extensive field experience working in NGOs before joining UNICEF.  In addition, within UNICEF and…, 5. Do you have a particular motto in your life?, I used to put the following quote in my office in South Sudan. “Start Where You Are. Use What You Have. Do What You Can.”  Arthur Ashe . In an emergency situation, the context can be fluid and dynamic, and in order to progress, move forward, and deliver life-saving results, you have to be resourceful and get things done. One cannot get stuck and…

1. What kind of work are you currently doing in Kampala?, After successfully completing the Korea International Cooperation Agency’s Multilateral Cooperation Officer (KOICA KMCO) position (funded by the Government of the Republic of Korea) as a Health Specialist for over 2 years in the UNICEF Uganda country office, I am currently continuing my duty of service with the Uganda country office’s health team…, 2. Tell us about your career so far and what made you decide to pursue a career in international development cooperation?, With a deep-rooted passion for public health and a commitment to the noble goal of “End preventable maternal, newborn, and child deaths” my journey has been driven by the desire to explore and compare health systems across different countries, with a keen focus on equitable access to essential health services. This pursuit has led me to engage…, 3. What was the most memorable moment working for UNICEF?, My experience working at UNICEF allowed me to undergo partnership engagement with a wide range of stakeholders, showcasing the value of inclusivity and multi-sectoral collaboration in strengthening Primary Health Care (PHC) systems at various levels. A notable initiative in 2022 was our team organized a PHC co-creation workshop, responding to a…

1. What kind of work are you doing in Juba?, I currently serve as a Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Specialist at UNICEF South Sudan country office. My journey with UNICEF began in Mongolia in October 2016. From there, I moved to Kenya, then worked with the East Asia and Pacific Regional Office, before finally arriving in Juba, South Sudan. WASH is a fundamental human right. However,…, 2. Tell us about your career so far and what made you decide to pursue a career in international development cooperation?, When I was a student, I had an opportunity to engage in short-term volunteer work in Mongolia. This was a turning point in my life. I witnessed extreme poverty there. I particularly remember a group of children who were carrying buckets and spent long hours fetching water. It left a strong impression on me. Since then, I have developed an interest…, issues. However, I was uncertain about where to begin. It took me some time to figure out what I wanted to do with my life, as at that time, I found no one to advise me on career paths in international development, particularly in the WASH sector. Since then, I had the opportunity to take a 7-month international aid and development course in…, 3. You've worked in a wide range of organizations. What specifically drew you to work for UNICEF?, During my master's studies in the UK, I encountered a broad spectrum of WASH-related reports published by UNICEF. At that time, my knowledge of UNICEF was somewhat limited, and I harbored a vague aspiration to work with them in the future. A few years later, while working with UNHCR in Uganda, I had the opportunity to participate in a five-day '…, 4. What was the most memorable moment working for UNICEF?, While working at UNICEF Kenya, I encountered significant physical challenges. We initiated a new water supply project in Turkana, a region in the northwestern part of Kenya characterized by extreme heat, with midday temperatures ranging from 35 to 40 degrees Celsius. The area receives relatively little rainfall, leading most residents to obtain…, 5. Do you have any advice or message for students or professionals who want to work at UNICEF?, UNICEF is an organization that demands highly specialized expertise in various areas—health, nutrition, child protection, education, gender equality, climate change, nutrition, WASH, social behavior, and communication, among others—all critical in advancing the rights of children worldwide. Therefore, my advice would be to identify the area you…

Related Link:  Central African Republic country office website, 2024,     Name Child protection, nutrition, and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services in Central African Republic Sector Cross-sectoral Grant Number SM240355 Duration July 2024 - July 2025 Contribution USD 1,000,000 Partner Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 2023,     Name Support to refugees but in the context of host communities Sector Social Inclusion Grant Number SC230751 Duration December 2023 - December 2024 Contribution USD 400,000 Partner Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Related Link:  Timor-Leste country office website,                                                                     2025,     Name For Every Child, Early Childhood Care and Education in Timor-Leste Sector Education Grant Number SC250610 Duration August 2025 - December 2027 Contribution USD 5,760,000 Partner Korea International Cooperation Agency, 2023,     Name Contracting of a consultant on Early Childhood and ICT in education Sector Education Grant Number SC230532 Duration June 2023 - December 2023 Contribution USD 18,000 Partner Korea International Cooperation Agency

1. What kind of work are you currently doing in Jordan?, UNICEF Jordan Country Office has built a long-standing partnership with the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) since 2012 to provide children and youth living in Jordan with education, WASH services, social protection, and employability training. To support the successful implementation of ROK’s KOICA-…, 2. Tell us about your career so far and what made you decide to pursue a career in international development cooperation?, I was a homeroom teacher at a public primary school in Ilsan, Korea after graduating University of Education with a teaching certificate. During my bachelor’s, I was weaving a little bit of different school years by taking a year off to study in London, off to Colorado, USA to practice student teaching, and volunteering to teach out-of-school…, 3. Do you have any advice or message for students or professionals who want to work at UNICEF?, Nowadays, you often can find good entry opportunities to work with UNICEF through diverse programmes supported by different government ministries or KOICA. It helps you to try working in the humanitarian aid and development sector to see whether it fits your professional development goals and meets your expectations. Keep your eyes open for up-to-…, 4. What is your advice for teachers wanting to pursue a career in international development cooperation?, In the past, most of the students I met while teaching at a primary school in Korea, chose the field of civil service and teaching as their future career regardless of their talent and skill sets. However, I would like to strongly suggest students opt to enter a university or college of education to broaden their scope and look out for…

1. What kind of work are you doing in Geneva?, I am outposted here as the Senior Communication Specialist with a Project & Change Management Team that is coordinating the implementation of what is called the “Headquarters Efficiencies Initiative,” an effort by UNICEF Headquarters to work even more efficiently and effectively for children with stakeholder and partners around the world.  I…, 2. Tell us about your career so far and what made you decide to pursue a career in international development cooperation and especially in communications?, I started with UNICEF in Islamabad as Information-Communication Officer for the UNICEF Afghanistan Country Office which, at the time, was based in Pakistan.  When the office relocated to Kabul in 2002, I continued as Chief of Communication.  I then lived and worked in Kampala as Chief of Communication for UNICEF’s Uganda Country Office between…, 3. Do you have any advice or message for students or professionals who want to work at UNICEF?, Here’s the advice received from a UNICEF “seonbaenim” when I first started out: “At its core, UNICEF is a field-based organization that delivers for children in the most difficult-to-be a child in the world.  If you envision a career with UNICEF, living and working in those places, especially at the start, will help you to grow your technical…

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The UNICEF Seoul Liaison Office works closely with other Seoul-based United Nations agencies to collectively engage with the Government of the Republic of Korea. Our aim is to jointly support the government’s efforts to maximize its financial and technical investments in development and humanitarian issues, and to underscore the importance of the…

The Prime Minister’s Office includes an Office for Government Policy Coordination, which in turn oversees an Office for International Development. This latter office helps to formulate and coordinate the government’s Official Development Assistance policies. A Committee for International Development Cooperation holds annual meetings chaired by the…