Recent Articles by Marilena Zingale

Jobs at the UN Peacekeeping: The Career Planning Process
Surely there has been a repetitive questioin that buzz around our mind, whether we have already be in the right (career) path, are we keeping up to date with our... »
Marilena Zingale , 382 days ago

UN needs more women police officers
The Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO ) has launched a new global effort to recruit more women police into peacekeeping operations. The recruitment push comes at a time when... »
Marilena Zingale , 388 days ago

Career planning for Peacekeepers
The Oxford Dictionary defines career as, ‘a path through life or a profession or occupation chosen as one’s life’s work’. Career planning is a process, not something you do from... »
Marilena Zingale , 401 days ago

Mission's hazards: Threat of residential burglary
During the recent week in Monrovia, three residential security related incidents were reported involving UN personnel. One burglary occurred in Sinkor and two along the UN Drive area – one... »
Marilena Zingale , 456 days ago

Planning ahead: Career Development Centre
For most of us whose already in their 2nd year of assignment in the mission, usually the thought of mobility often pops-up into concerns. It is easier said than done,... »
Marilena Zingale , 595 days ago

Pedestrian Safety & Driving Culture: Mission Area's Hazards
This morning on 22 December, an UNMIL Indian FPU Officer was killed after being hit by a local taxi driver who lost control of his vehicle whilst travelling on Tubman... »
Marilena Zingale , 618 days ago

Low Numbers, High Impact: Involvement of Women in Peacekeeping Operations
As I continue to notice that more women are arriving to join as peacekeepers in the mission, the one in Liberia, as well as hearing stories from friends who just... »
Marilena Zingale , 717 days ago

Safe Driving & Mobile Phones
No driver should use a mobile telephone whilst driving. for us, working in the peacekeeping mission field often require to drive long hours, for patrols (Military Observer) and us, civilian... »
Marilena Zingale , 907 days ago

Indonesia’s Independence Day: A new experience, deep understanding and acceptance
Having been working in such culturally-diverse environment like the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission has exposed me to various kinds of cultural-exchange showcases. I’ve been invited to many of commemoration of... »
Marilena Zingale , 1107 days ago

When the weekend reaches Monrovia
They depended on candles and gas lamps to do their homework. Yet the SSR staff did another very nice gesture. They donated a water pump, so that they kids wouldn’t have to procure loads of water from a distant outside well.
Marilena Zingale , 1370 days ago

Life in Liberia is not always a bed of pink rose petals
I think it is important first to pay attention at how the other person shows their love for you. If he/she is always suggesting you go for a trip together, or go for a walk, or turn off the television and talk, her love language is probably quality time.
Marilena Zingale , 1385 days ago

Staying in sanity - the full effort to survive Liberia
Seeing the so-called International Airport, was a different from the picture in my mind of how international class of airport should look like, anyhow then I proceeded, then time passed by months went by, and years elapses from 2004 and presently I am already here over 2 years.
Marilena Zingale , 1401 days ago

I would welcome you to the peacekeeping world
I am glad to learn the news, as I personally think that the role of women has been increasingly important, especially in promoting peace and order, like the UN Mission I happen to be assigned in.
Marilena Zingale , 1417 days ago