Missing You - Michiru Tamanai, RIP - Sad news from Niloufar Pourzand

News shared by Niloufar Pourzand

Michiru san - so sad to hear of your passing. May you rest in peace. Thank you so much for all your support & guidance. Hard to believe. Condolences to your dear family. If you wish, pls send messages to Maya, her daughter +628113899224.

Michiru was the former head of HR in UNICEF India.  She also worked in UNICEF Indonesia and UNICEF DHR in Headquarters.  She later joined the Hiroshima Peace Center and offered many courses on development of global talent.

From the Hiroshima Peace Center

Michiru Tamanai


HPC Senior Advisor, Career Support & Development; Former Chief of Human Resources, UNICEF India.

At the Primary Course, I offer a workshop and lecture concerning UN Career Development and Human Resources Selection System as well as provide a Mock Competency-Based Interview coaching session to the Program Associates on a one-on-one basis. 

This Course is an excellent training program, which provides the Program Associates with a truly valuable opportunity to “experience as if working in the field as a UN staff” through participatory workshops and simulation. With the support from the seasoned facilitators of the highest caliber, it is wonderful to see the Program Associates actively participate in the workshops and learn practical knowledge and essential competencies necessary for working for the UN and international organizations to expand their potential. 

In order to work as a professional in UN, it is critical to have a high level of language skills, master’s degree, knowledge and experience in expertise area as well as various soft skills. In addition, one must be able to showcase his/her competencies and the ability to “hit-the-ground-running” as an immediate asset through the application documents and during the interview. To understand the UN Competency framework is crucial as it is used for staff selection, development and performance evaluation. 

Having worked as an HR professional in the UN system for over 16 years, it is my true honor and pleasure to share the know-how and tips on how to strategically prepare for UN Careers to the Program Associates. I enjoy providing continuous mentoring and career development support to the current/former participants who work for various UN organizations in the world.