United Nations Young Professionals Programme YPP
Recruitment initiative for talented, highly qualified professionals to start a career as an international civil servant with the United Nations Secretariat.
Quick Facts
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Funding
Fully FundedDeadline
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The United Nations Young Professionals Programme is a recruitment initiative for talented, highly qualified professionals to start a career as an international civil servant with the United Nations Secretariat.
It consists of an entrance examination and professional development programs once appointed.
The program targets nationals of participating countries that are under-represented in the United Nations.
Selected candidates are appointed to positions at the P-1 or P-2 level in various departments across the UN Secretariat.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
Start a professional career within the United Nations system
Gain multicultural work experience at duty stations worldwide
Receive competitive international compensation and benefits
Participate in specialized professional development and training
What the Scholarship Covers
Eligibility Requirements
4 requirements
Documents Checklist
4 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Check eligibility on the UN careers portal
Submit an application via Inspira during the open vacancy period
Pass the initial screening based on academic qualifications and language proficiency
Take the written examination
Attend an interview if successful in the written exam
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Review past exam papers to understand the format of the written examination
Ensure your university degree strictly matches the required subject areas for that year
Prepare your Inspira profile in advance before applications open
Practice professional writing in English or French
Important Links & Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questions - click any to expand
Applicants must be 32 years of age or younger in the year of the examination.
Applicants must hold at least a first-level university degree relevant to the exam subject.
Participation is limited to nationals of countries that are under-represented in the United Nations.
Check the Official Website
This scholarship typically opens around Varies - confirm on official site. Confirm the current cycle and deadline on the official portal.
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