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05, 2026
13:30 - 14:30 CEST
According to credible career development sources, such as CareerWise, more than 52% of job applications failed to impress hiring managers because the application documents were not succinctly developed. Applicants' primary documents lacked details that demonstrated relevant experience and skills. Imperatively, job applicants need the right skills to develop winning application documents that highlight their professional achievements and success stories.
The session provides participants with practical experience in building an achievement bank using the BASIC Model (B(Brief), A(Action), S(Skills), I (Internet), C (Connect)). It also demonstrates how to map achievements to enrich application documents, including a CV (PHP) and a covering/motivation letter, and to develop interview scenarios, which in turn help participants thrive in a job interview.
Bewketu is a passionate learning and development professional who has worked in a variety of roles across four UN Organizations for over two decades, including UNECA, UNICEF, WFP, and UNEP.
Bewketu has extensive expertise in talent development, including career development, performance management, and learning and development, as well as a great deal of enthusiasm.
Throughout his long career, he displayed his commitment to elevating his employers' efforts to establish a learning culture by initiating, developing, and implementing creative, innovative and effective learning solutions. Bewketu holds a BSc in Information Science with a Computer Science and an MA in Human Resource Management and Organisational Development (HROD), both from Addis Ababa University. He also holds industry-standard certifications as an e-Learning Specialist, Technical Trainer, Certified Facilitator, Digital Learning Practitioner, and L&D Specialist.
Mian Nabeel Ahmad is an experienced HR professional with over 15 years of experience across the United Nations and private sector. He has worked in global roles spanning talent acquisition, learning and development, and leadership development, building strong expertise in workforce strategy and people development. Currently working as Learning and Development Manager at the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in Rome, he leads initiatives focused on strengthening organizational capability, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and supporting leadership development. Nabeel has driven several large-scale HR and learning transformation initiatives, leveraging data, technology, and innovative approaches to enhance talent development and organizational impact. His work reflects a strong commitment to building agile, inclusive, and future-ready workforce.
