Applications for the Program for Young Professionals at UN 2025 are being accepted right now. Applications are solicited from recent graduates who are professionals in their fields of expertise and come from underrepresented or non-existent UN member nations. A career as an international civil servant with the UN Secretariat can be initiated by talented and highly qualified professionals through the United Nations Young Professionals Program (YPP). It entails an entrance exam procedure as well as professional growth after individuals who pass begin working for the UN.
United Nations’ Young Professionals Program Overview
- Program Type: Young Professionals Program (YPP)
- Location: Various
- Duration: Not specified
- Available Slot: Not specified
- Basic Qualifications: First-level university degree or diploma
- Nationality: Un- or under-represented countries.
UN Young Professionals Program 2025 Expectations
- Annual test in various subject areas.
- Eligibility for citizens of member nations.
- Annual list of participating nations changes.
- Entrance exam and professional growth after passing.
- Application process opens in June each year.
UN Young Professionals Program Eligibility Requirements
- Nationality: Citizens of participating nations.
- Education: First-level university degree relevant to the test.
- Age: Must be 32 years or under in the exam year.
- Language Proficiency: Must speak French or English well.
United Nations Young Professionals Program (YPP) Application Process
- Interested parties can apply through Inspira.
- Eligibility verification is done by reviewing the YPP Home page’s application requirements.
- Positions are viewed through Inspira or the UN Careers Portal.
- Candidates must meet the conditions carefully.
- If more than 40 candidates from the same nation qualify, they are ranked based on their education, proficiency in UN official languages, and relevant professional experience.
- If the exam is two-phased, a maximum of 40 applicants per country/per exam region advance to the second stage.
Deadline for application: Every July
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