The UN Young Professionals Programme (YPP) is a recruitment initiative for talented, highly qualified professionals to start a career as an international civil servant with the UN Secretariat. It consists of an entrance examination process and professional development once those who are successful start their career with the UN.
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The YPP examination is held once a year in different subject areas, depending on the needs of the UN. YPP is open to nationals of participating countries. The list of participating countries varies from year to year. The application period typically opens in June each year. Those interested can apply via Inspira an online application Platform.
All recruited YPP candidates will initially be appointed at the P-1 or P-2 level, depending on your qualifications. Candidates appointed at the P-1 level shall be promoted to a position at the P-2 level following a minimum of two years of satisfactory performance and depending on the availability of posts. Thereafter, candidates may apply for positions at the P-3 level through the staff selection system so long as they meet the necessary qualifications. After two years of service you will also be eligible for mandatory rotation to a different post. This rotation could be geographical or within the same duty station.
You will also be offered orientation and mobility training as well as career support. This will help you adapt and accelerate the learning period leading to productive work and job satisfaction as an international civil servant.
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Details:
| Location | Multiple |
| institute | United Nations |
| Program | UN Young Professional Program 2025 |
| Coverage | Fully funded |
| Qualifications | graduation |
| Eligible countries | multiple |
| Age | 32years |
Available fields:
The following fields are available for the UN Young Professional Program:
- Human Resource and Administration
- Poltical affairs and Human Rights
- Finance and Budget
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Perticipating Countries:
Candidates from the following countries can participate in the Young Professional Program:
Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Belize, Brunei Darussalam, China, Cuba, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Germany, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Libya, Liechtenstein, Malta, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Monaco, Nauru, Oman, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu.
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates need to meet the following requirements for the UN Young Professional Program:
Nationality
You need to be a national of a participating country, mentioned above.
Education
You will need at least a first-level university degree relevant for the exam (at least a relevant Bachelor’s degree or a 3- year equivalent degree).
Age
You need to be 32 years or younger in the year of the examination.
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Language
You need to be fluent in either English or French.
Deadline:
The last date to apply for the Young Professional Fellowship Program is 28, September 2024
Application Process:
- The candidates are advised to apply Online at the official UN application Portal Inspira
- First read all the requirements if candidates meet them then they can apply
- Prepare the application according to the criteria
- Sumbit it online and then prepare for the examination
First, there is an online exam, often separated into two stages, with successful candidates proceeding from one stage to the next. Finally, there is the interview
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