Application Deadline: 28 September 2024.
Applications are now open for the 2024/2025 United Nations Young Professionals Programme.
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.
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.
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality of a participating Member State
- Bachelor’s degree or at least a 3-year equivalent degree relevant for the exam area
- 32 years of age or younger (born on or after 1 Jan. 1992)
- Fluency in English or French
Application Procedure
The application period for the 2024 YPP exams is now open. Applications will be accepted through 28 September 2024. The job openings can be found on the UN Careers Portal and in Inspira. The exam areas and their corresponding job openings are:
Human Resources & Administration: job opening #236630
Political Affairs & Human Rights: job opening #236624
Finance & Budget: job opening #236703
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the United Nations Young Professionals Programme