US JPO Programme 2024 - call for applications with closing date 19 November 2024
We are currently accepting applications for the following 2 JPO positions in the context of the US JPO Programme addressed to US citizens:
JPO in Gender Affairs
United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT),
Human Rights and Gender Section, Gender Unit, New York
23P100 UNOCT JPO in Gender Affairs, New York
JPO in Counter-Terrorism (Legal Affairs)
United Nations Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), Legal and Criminal Justice Cluster, New York
24P057 CTED JPO in Counter-Terrorism (Legal Affairs), New York
Apply online here
Applications must be received no later than 19 November 2024, 6.00 pm (Eastern Time UTC-5, New York USA). Applications received after this date will not be considered. Applicants will receive a confirmation of receipt.
In addition to the job specific requirements outlined in the above pdf vacancy announcement, the following requirements are applicable:
- Candidates need to hold US citizenship
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Be not older than 32 years as of the end of the year of application.
#JPO Programme 2024 - Republic of Korea - Closing date was 9 August 2024
The UN JPO Programme was accepting applications for the following 12 JPO positions advertised in the context of the JPO Programme of the Republic of Korea:
- 22P261 ESCAP JPO in Economic Affairs, Bangkok
- 22P308 OHCHR JPO in Human Rights, Geneva
- 22P314 UNODC JPO in Crime Research, Dakar
- 23P024 OHCHR JPO in Human Rights, Bangkok
- 23P040 OCHA JPO in Humanitarian Affairs, Geneva
- 23P075 UNDRR JPO in Disaster Risk Reduction, Geneva
- 23P080 UNOOSA JPO in Programme Administration, Vienna
- 24P044 UNJSPF JPO in Investments, New York
- 24P127 DESA OISC JPO in Programme Management NY
- 24P128 DMSPC JPO in Human Resources NY
- 24P129 DPPA JPO in Programme Management, New York
- 24P130 EOSG JPO in Data, Digital and Innovation Partnerships, New York
How to apply to the JPO Programme of the Republic of Korea 2024:
A) General requirements:
- Korean citizenship
- Proficiency in Korean and English language
- Completed advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent)with at least 2 years of work experience, or completed university with a Bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years of work experience
- Not older than 32 years of age as of 31st December of 2024 (born after 1st January, 1992)). The maximum age limit for those who served in the military will be extended accordingly: Less than one year will be extended for one year; one year above and two years under will be extended for two years; two years or more will be extended for three years.
- Male applicants shall have completed the Korean military service or be exempted from it. * To be discharged from military service in the year of the application may apply
B) Application process - the application period is closed - we are no longer accepting applications!
Applicants should submit their application electronically directly to the Organization. All documents should be in English.
Please apply online HERE via the application portal.
Candidates can apply for max. 2 positions of the Korean JPO Programme at the same time.
*Please also make sure to review the guidelines on how to apply using the Online Application System (OAS).
The closing date was 9 August 2024 (23:59 KST). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
C) Documents to be submitted for the online application (only complete applications will be considered)
- A scanned copy of applicant’s Resident Register in English
- A copy of the university degree in English
- A certificate of English language proficiency. Please note that the test scores are valid for 2 years after the test date. Applicants should score a minimum of (1) TOEFL iBT 100 or (2) TEPS 430 or (3)IELTS 7 or (4) TOEIC 900 (TOEFL ‘MyBest Scores’ are not accepted). There are no exceptions to submitting the English language certificate, including education completed in the United States or the UK.
- Only for male applicants: A certificate of Korean Military Service. The maximum age limit for those who served in the military will be extended in accordance with the Support for Discharged Soldiers Act and the military service law.
- Only for low-income applicants: A scanned copy of applicant’s certificate of National Basic Livelihood Security Recipients issued in Korean and its unofficial English translation
- Only for applicants with disability: A scanned copy of applicant’ s Disabled Person Registration Certificate or Disabled Person Welfare Card issued in Korean and its unofficial English translation
For general information on the Korean JPO Programme and additional conditions see the following website: https://unrecruit.mofa.go.kr/
#JPO #Korea #ROK
Finnish JPO Programme 2024 - Closing date was 16 June 2024
The following position was open in the context of the Finnish JPO Programme:
JPO in Policy Planning
Department of Peace Operations (DPO), Policy, Evaluation and Training Division (DPET), Policy and Best Practices Service (PBPS), New York:
24P040 DPO JPO in Policy Planning, New York
In addition to the job specific requirements outlined in the above pdf vacancy announcement, the following requirements are applicable:
- Finnish citizenship
- Candidates must have spoken and written knowledge of either Finnish or Swedish.
- Candidates must be born on or after 31/12/1991.
Closing date was 16 June 2024. We are no longer accepting applications for this position.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Italian JPO Programme 2024 closed on 12 August!
Italian JPO Programme | UN/DESA (undesa.it)
Applications are currently under review.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment in October/ November 2024.
French JPO Programme 2024 - Call for applications ended on 17 May 2024
We are no longer accepting applications for these positions. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
1) 3 vacancies are addressed to French citizens.
- JPO in Data Analysis
United Nations Secretariat, Department of Peace Operations (DPO), Policy, Evaluation and Training Division, New York
21P127 DPO PTED JPO in Data Analysis New York (pdf)
- JPO in Logistics Planning and Supply Chain Management
United Nations Secretariat, Department of Operational Support (DOS), Logistics Division (LD), Supply Chain Planning Service (SCPS), New York
21P346 DOS LD OSCM JPO in Logistics Planning and Supply Chain Management, New York (pdf)
- JPO in Policy Analysis and Development
United Nations Secretariat, Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), Financing for Sustainable Development Office (FSDO), Policy Analysis and Development Branch, New York
23P341 DESA JPO in Policy Analysis and Development NY (pdf)
General eligibility criteria for above vacancies:
Candidates must be born on or after 31/12/1991 and before 01/01/2000
2) The following vacancy announcement is open to candidates from countries that are part of the multilateral Francophonie*
- JPO in Gender Affairs
United Nations Secretariat, Department of Peace Operations (DPO), Office of Military Affairs (OMA), New York
22P135 DPO JPO in Gender Affairs, New York (pdf)
*Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Belgium, Benin, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cape Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, DR Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Egypt, France, Gabon, Greece, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Ivory Coast, Laos, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Moldova, Monaco, North Macedonia, Niger, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Lucia, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Switzerland, Togo, Tunisia, Vanuatu, Vietnam
General eligibility criteria for above vacancies:
Candidates must be born on or after 31/12/1991 and before 01/01/2000
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Applicable for all vacancies above:
Applicants should submit their application electronically directly to the Organization.
Candidates who would like to apply should do so online via the link included in the pdf vacancy announcement above.
Applications must be submitted in English.
Applications must be received no later than 17 May 2024, 6.00 pm (Eastern Time UTC-5, New York USA). Applications received after this date will not be considered. Applicants will receive a confirmation of receipt.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted thereafter.
Finnish JPO Programme 2024 - Closing date was 28 April 2024
We are no longer accepting applications for this position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The following position was open in the context of the Finnish JPO Programme:
JPO in Political Affairs
Office of Disarmament Affairs (ODA), Regional Disarmament Information Outreach Branch, New York:
24P042 ODA JPO in Political Affairs, New York
In addition to the job specific requirements outlined in the above pdf vacancy announcement, the following requirements are applicable:
- Finnish citizenship
- Candidates must have spoken and written knowledge of either Finnish or Swedish.
- Candidates must be born on or after 31/12/1991.
The links to the online application system can be found here and towards the end of the vacancy announcements listed above. Please also make sure you read our guidelines on how to apply in the Online Application System (OAS).
Belgian JPO Programme 2024 – Application period closed 08 April 2024
The closing date for the following JPO positions was 8 April 2024 - only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We are happy to announce that 2 JPO positions were open in the context of the Belgian JPO Programme:
JPO in Economic Affairs
Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), Financing for Sustainable Development Office (FSDO), Policy Analysis and Development Branch, New York:
22P007 DESA JPO in Economic Affairs, New York
JPO in Humanitarian Affairs (Coordination)
Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), CMCoord and Humanitarian Response Coordination Unit, Niamey:
23P168 OCHA JPO in Humanitarian Affairs, Niamey
In addition to the job specific requirements outlined in the above pdf vacancy announcement, the following requirements are applicable:
- Belgian citizenship
- Candidates must be born on or after 01/01/1992.
More information on the Belgian JPO Programme can also be found on the following website: https://diplomatie.belgium.be/nl/werken-voor-fod-buitenlandse-zaken/you…
The links to the online application system can be found here and towards the end of the vacancy announcements listed above. Please also make sure you read our guidelines on how to apply in the Online Application System (OAS).
DCC Trust Fund 2024 - Call for Applications
Application period closed 31 March 2024 - we are no longer accepting applications
The selection process for these positions has been completed.
The following two positions were open in the context of the Developing Country Candidates (DCC) Trust Fund:
- JPO in Investigations
International Criminal Court (ICC) Unified Teams, Prosecution Pillars, Office of the Prosecutor, The Hague, Netherlands.
ICC JPO in Investigations, The Hague
- JPO in Policy Analysis
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Bureau for Programme and Policy Support (BPPS), Governance Team,
New York, USA
UNDP JPO in Policy Analysis, New York
Candidates must hold the nationality of one of the following eligible countries:
Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia
Candidates must but be born on or after 01/01/1991 to be eligible for the position.
Closing date was 31 March 2024 6pm (Eastern Time UTC-5, New York). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a competency-based interview.
More information on the Developing Country Candidates (DCC) Trust Fund can be found here.
Norwegian JPO Programme 2024 - Application period closed 8 April 2024
The following position was open in the context of the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) scheme sponsored by the Government of Norway at the United Nations Secretariat in New York.
JPO in Human Rights, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) / Regional Office for Southern Africa (ROSA), Pretoria, South Africa
23P308 OHCHR ROSA JPO in Human Rights, Pretoria
Candidates must hold the Norwegian nationality.
The applications closed 8 April 2024 6pm (Eastern Time UTC-5, New York). Applications received after the regarding date will not be considered.
Please apply here (also provided in the Vacancy Announcement (VA) above.)
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted thereafter. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a competency-based interview.
Swedish JPO Programme 2024
The Swedish JPO Programme managed by SIDA was accepting applications through 17 March 2024!
More information can be found here https://www.sida.se/jobba-med-bistand/internationella-tjanster
Japanese JPO Programme 2024
The Japanese JPO Programme 2024 was open for applications with closing date 4 March 2024
Luxembourg JPO Programme 2024
Nationals of Luxembourg had the chance to apply for JPO vacancies with closing date 19 February 2024
We will publish any JPO vacancies sponsored by Luxembourg within the UN Secretariat on our webpage, so check in again next year for the 2025 JPO Programme of Luxembourg!
Swiss JPO Programme 2024
Talent programme "Swiss Junior Professional Officer at the UN" - An excellent opportunity for young, talented Swiss professionals to get a foothold in the UN system.
2 current vacancies were open with closing date 19 February 2024 and 23 February 2024
Talent programme "Swiss Junior Professional Officer at the UN" | cinfo
We will inform you about additional vacancies here on our webpage as soon as they become available.
German JPO Programme 2024
The German government published 35 JPO vacancies with closing date 18 February 2024.
JPO-Programm: Stellenausschreibungen 2024 | Bundesagentur für Arbeit (arbeitsagentur.de)
Among the published vacancies, 14 positions were administered by the UN JPO Programme of the UN Secretariat
(DCO/DPO/DPPA-DPO/ECE/EOSG/OCHA/ODA/OHCHR/RCS/UNCTAD/UNODC/UNOG/UNSSC)
The German government will publish more vacancies in the second half of 2024, so stay tuned!