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2024 UN Young Professionals Program (Level P-1 or P-2)

The UN Young Professionals Program (YPP) 2024 is now open for applications. This program seeks to attract talented young people from different countries. It offers them a chance to start a career as an international civil servant in the UN Secretariat. The program includes an entrance exam and a professional development course for those who succeed. No prior work experience is needed, making it a great opportunity for newcomers. Selected candidates will work at the P-1 or P-2 level.

The program offers a two-year fixed-term contract at a P-1 or P-2 level:

P-1 Level: Designed for individuals holding a Bachelor’s degree without any prior work experience.
P-2 Level: Suitable for those possessing a Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of work experience or a Master’s degree without experience.

Candidates must be ready to work at any UN location. This is a great opportunity to begin a career with the United Nations. More details are below.

Eligibility Criteria for the UN YPP 2024

Citizenship: Candidates must come from one of the eligible countries. (The list of countries is updated each year.)
Academic Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree is required.
Age Limit: Candidates must be 32 years old or younger when they take the exam.
Language Proficiency: Candidates must be good at English or French.
Professional Experience: Not needed for YPP.

How the UN YPP Program Works?

Every year, an entrance exam is held. Those who pass will be considered for the YPP.

Exam Categories:

Political Affairs, Human Rights, and Humanitarian Affairs
Human Resources, Administration, and Management
Finance & Budget

Job Type, Contract Level & Duration

Selected candidates will receive a two-year fixed contract at the P-1 or P-2 level.
If their performance is good, they may get a permanent contract.

What Does P-1/P-2 Mean?

P-1 and P-2 are entry-level professional positions at the UN.
These positions do not require extensive work experience.

Work Location & Duty Station

Candidates must be ready to work at any UN duty station or field operation for at least two years.

Countries Eligible for YPP 2024

The list of countries that can participate is updated every year. For 2024, people from these countries can apply:

Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Belize, Brunei Darussalam, China, Cuba, DPR Korea, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao PDR, Libya, Liechtenstein, Malta, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, 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, UAE, USA, Vanuatu.