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Listen "88. From P1 to D2: A UN Veteran's Journey Through Crisis and Change"
Episode Synopsis
Join us for an insightful conversation with Yvonne Helle, former UNDP special representative and senior leader who climbed from entry-level P1 to D2 over 31 years in the UN system.
In this candid interview, Yvonne shares her experiences navigating some of the world's most challenging contexts—Haiti, Sudan, Palestine, and Syria—while offering practical career advice for international development professionals.
Key topics covered:
- Breaking the field-headquarters divide and why it matters for career growth
- Leadership lessons learned in crisis zones
- Navigating the P4-P5 transition and beyond
- Balancing senior leadership roles with family life as a woman
- The changing landscape of international development
- Essential networking strategies and career advancement tips
Why listen: Whether you're starting your career or aiming for senior leadership, Yvonne's combination of hard-won wisdom, honest reflections, and actionable advice provides invaluable insights for anyone working in—or considering—international development.
Music by Merlijn Angad Gaur / Musical Minutes
In this candid interview, Yvonne shares her experiences navigating some of the world's most challenging contexts—Haiti, Sudan, Palestine, and Syria—while offering practical career advice for international development professionals.
Key topics covered:
- Breaking the field-headquarters divide and why it matters for career growth
- Leadership lessons learned in crisis zones
- Navigating the P4-P5 transition and beyond
- Balancing senior leadership roles with family life as a woman
- The changing landscape of international development
- Essential networking strategies and career advancement tips
Why listen: Whether you're starting your career or aiming for senior leadership, Yvonne's combination of hard-won wisdom, honest reflections, and actionable advice provides invaluable insights for anyone working in—or considering—international development.
Music by Merlijn Angad Gaur / Musical Minutes
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