As the UN marks 80 years of service, Liliana Nieves shares what it really takes to build effective humanitarian teams. From recruiting during a cholera outbreak in South Sudan to achieving gender parity at UN headquarters, she reveals:
✅ Why emotional intelligence matters as much as technical skills
✅ How to tackle unconscious bias in hiring
✅ The direct link between strategic recruitment and mental health
✅ Why diversity isn't just nice to have—it's essential for effectiveness
✅ Real advice for breaking into humanitarian work
"We're not only hiring skills, but a team's culture and the capacity to manage pressure. Hiring the right person means selecting individuals who have the emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills to work effectively in high-stress environments."
Whether you're considering humanitarian work or managing teams in challenging contexts, this conversation offers actionable insights on building teams that can handle the emotional demands of making a real difference.
Music by Merlijn Angad Gaur / Musical Minutes
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As the UN marks 80 years of service, Liliana Nieves shares what it really takes to build effective humanitarian teams. From recruiting during a cholera outbreak in South Sudan to achieving gender parity at UN headquarters, she reveals:
✅ Why emotional intelligence matters as much as technical skills
✅ How to tackle unconscious bias in hiring
✅ The direct link between strategic recruitment and mental health
✅ Why diversity isn't just nice to have—it's essential for effectiveness
✅ Real advice for breaking into humanitarian work
"We're not only hiring skills, but a team's culture and the capacity to manage pressure. Hiring the right person means selecting individuals who have the emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills to work effectively in high-stress environments."
Whether you're considering humanitarian work or managing teams in challenging contexts, this conversation offers actionable insights on building teams that can handle the emotional demands of making a real difference.
Music by Merlijn Angad Gaur / Musical Minutes
70. Michael Emery - Director, Division for Human Resources Management at the IOM
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70. Michael Emery - Director, Division for Human Resources Management at the IOM
Impactpool meets with Michael Emery, Director, Division for Human Resources Management at IOM - UN Migration.
Micheal has a long working history in HR and dare we say it, always interesting stories to share!
In this podcast we speak about his broad experience as an HR director, his take on advancing an inclusive workplace; the positive impact the Covid pandemic may have had on staff wellbeing initiatives; and, the future of HR in international organizations. Of course, we take this opportunity to have Micheal advise on essentials when you are considering applying for the IOM.
Music by Merlijn Angad Gaur / Musical Minutes
Impactpool Career Podcast
As the UN marks 80 years of service, Liliana Nieves shares what it really takes to build effective humanitarian teams. From recruiting during a cholera outbreak in South Sudan to achieving gender parity at UN headquarters, she reveals:
✅ Why emotional intelligence matters as much as technical skills
✅ How to tackle unconscious bias in hiring
✅ The direct link between strategic recruitment and mental health
✅ Why diversity isn't just nice to have—it's essential for effectiveness
✅ Real advice for breaking into humanitarian work
"We're not only hiring skills, but a team's culture and the capacity to manage pressure. Hiring the right person means selecting individuals who have the emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills to work effectively in high-stress environments."
Whether you're considering humanitarian work or managing teams in challenging contexts, this conversation offers actionable insights on building teams that can handle the emotional demands of making a real difference.
Music by Merlijn Angad Gaur / Musical Minutes
