Induction/Orientation
In order to assist you in obtaining all the necessary information and making
the best possible informed decisions regarding your living and working
environment, you should complete an induction/orientation programme
within the first two weeks of your arrival at the duty station.
T his orientation programme should provide you with detailed information
on topics including: mission mandate, objectives, areas and responsibilities;
security and safety (e.g., driving, personal); radio communication and
emergency procedures, unexploded ordinance (UXO) and mine awareness,
as appropriate to your mission area. Other topics include the situation
regarding human rights, child protection, sexual exploitation and abuse, gender
awareness, dealing with the media and HIV/AIDS.
Meet Your Work Unit
Contact your supervisor on your first working day to discuss the new job
and plan the activities which will help you familiarize yourself with the new
requirements. Be sure to include the following items in your discussion and
planning with the supervisor:
- orientation/induction
- section/unit/individual work plan
- expectations and responsibilities
- performance appraisal
- work contacts and introductions
- work team arrangements (meetings, events etc.)
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| United Nations Mission In Eritrea and Ethiopia, February 2001. A convoy of UNMEE vehicles in the ASSAB area in Eritrea. |
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