Simone Mbodé Diouf

Last week I shared a video on competency based interviews. Our team at IOM Djibouti advised that it is worth practicing and discussing this more in depth. So today we share an example question and answer that could come up when assessed against the competency: teamwork. Remember that you can find the competencies listed in the vacancy notice, so you know which ones you need to prepare for.   Our colleagues Hamda and Stéphane explain how to tackle these questions. Explore more resources for preparing your job interview below.    Watch this video for inside tips: https://lnkd.in/dMrkvnsY    For more information: https://lnkd.in/dhpcD_B3 

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#Climate change and #environmentaldegradation pose increasing risks to #peaceandsecurity. Wetlands are becoming increasingly degraded. #Waterconflicts are increasing.  Without restoring, conserving, and sustainably using our wetland ecosystems, there can be no inclusive, #sustainabledevelopment. Given the current situation in the Sahel, we believe that wetland ecosystems can play a key role in supporting the EU in addressing the structural causes of Sahelian crises. One set of challenges is to combat the effects of climate change and environmental degradation, which have had a particularly severe impact on the region and have subtly fuelled often violent competition for resources. Another is to strengthen the capacity of governments to respond to the needs of the world's youngest, fastest-growing and poorest populations.  Healthy #wetlands for peace and stability: this is what my colleagues in #Sahel are working on tirelessly. Join our efforts to look at wetlands as the blue lifelines for a secured Sahel. #WetlandPartnerships Tony Agotha Emanuela Claudia Del Re European External Action Service

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Martinique Violence 🚨 ⚠ Escalating protests in #Martinique over rising living costs, with food prices 40% higher than in mainland #France, have led to blockades, violence, and disruptions across the island. ⚠ Clashes between protesters and security forces have resulted in casualties, including deaths and injuries, with incidents of gunfire, looting, and arson reported. ⚠ A nightly curfew (21:00 to 05:00), protest bans, and other restrictions are in place until at least October 14, with widespread transport and business disruptions. ⚠ Civil unrest is expected to continue through mid-October, with a strong security presence and the potential for more violent clashes, especially around protest areas and Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport.

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Effective planning or planning effectiveness? 🔎 At Terre des hommes foundation Burundi, the implementation of the "Réponse intégrée pour favoriser la protection et la résilience des rapatriés au Burundi" programme showcases the transformative impact of shared ownership and co-creation in programme development. With Propel, the team dove into a collaborative approach to formulate a learning agenda that resonated with all stakeholders. Are you curious about how collaborative tools can transform the effectiveness of programme planning in development and humanitarian organisations? 📖 Read the TdH Burundi | Propel Use Case and share any notes or questions with us in the comments. Find the #UseCase 🔗 here: http://bit.ly/3yqVLaQ. #CaseStudyThursday #PropelYourImpact #NGO #Humanitarian #Impact

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At #SBI4, the Parties selected 18 organizations in a multilateral push to bolster the implementation of the #BiodiversityPlan. These include: Commission des Forêts d'Afrique Centrale (COMIFAC), Centre De Suivi Écologique, Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development, Observatoire du Sahara et du Sahel (OSS) Sahara and Sahel Observatory, SA Biodiversity South African National Biodiversity Institute, Instituto de Investigación de Recursos Biológicos Alexander von Humboldt, CARICOM: Caribbean Community, Comision Centroamericana de Ambiente y Desarrollo CCAD, ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity, IUCN Asia , IUCN Regional Office for West Asia , Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences (NIES), The Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia, European Commission, IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation, IUCN Regional Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (ECARO), Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences, and Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP). Click the link below to learn about the selection of these centres and the way they will bring the Parties to the CBD closer to halting and reversing biodiversity loss by 2030 👇 🔗: https://lnkd.in/gEuUnZuR

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Regional Integration in Africa Faces Challenges but Offers Promising Prospects Africa's main regional economic communities (#RECs) include #SADC, #ECOWAS, #EAC, #ECCAS, #IGAD, #CEN–SAD #COMESA and #UMA. However, regional integration faces several challenges: 1. Conflict and instability in regions like the Horn of Africa and the Sahel. 2. Cross-border trade disputes, as seen between the DRC and Zambia. 3. Economic disparities among countries. 4. Infrastructure gaps. 5. Overlapping REC memberships. 6. Weak regional institutions and lack of political will. 7. Nationalist tendencies of some leaders. Despite these challenges, there are promising prospects for integration: 1. #Agenda2063 and the African Continental Free Trade Area (#AfCFTA). 2. The Protocol on Free Movement of Persons. 3. Infrastructure development initiatives like #PIDA. 4. Improved political will among leaders. 5. Efforts to leverage natural resources. 6. Technological advancements. The RECs face significant challenges such as conflicts, trade disputes, economic disparities, infrastructure gaps, and nationalist tendencies of some leaders. Despite these obstacles, there are promising prospects for strengthening integration in Africa. A central development is the African Union's Agenda 2063 framework, which outlines a bold vision for a more prosperous and integrated continent. A cornerstone of Agenda 2063 is the African Continental Free Trade Area (#AfCFTA). The framework also emphasizes enhancing infrastructure, facilitating free movement, and leveraging natural resources. There are signs of growing political will and technological advancements aiding regional integration efforts. However, the recent decision by some Sahel countries to form a new confederation outside of #ECOWAS highlights the ongoing challenges. Addressing instability and strengthening regional institutions will be crucial for realizing the ambitions of Agenda 2063. #Agenda2063 #REC #ECOWAS #IGAD #ECA #ECCAS #COMESA #MUA #SADC #AFCFTA #AU #PIDA #CEN–SAD

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A very successful workshop that spotlighted the importance of using innovative tools like the Gender-Migration Index (GMI) to improve gender-responsiveness in migration policies... Many thanks to the Center for Migration, Gender, and Justice for the opportunity to co-facilitate and contribute to this amazing conversation. #genderjustice #migrantjustice

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As we conclude Day 1 of the #SenegalRegionalWorkshop, Mr Cornelius Williams, Former Global Director of Child Protection at UNICEF, summarises three key learnings from our discussion on current trends and challenges of #ChildSexualExploitation and abuse in West, Central, and Northern Africa. 🎥 Watch the recap here: https://lnkd.in/gdXVWkEA

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