UN Young Professionals Programme (YPP)

Run by United Nations Secretariat

The Secretariat's competitive examination route, open only to nationals of participating (under-represented) member states in the job families announced that year.

Between rounds
The next round is expected around June 2027.

What it asks for

As published by the sponsor. Fields the sponsor does not state are omitted rather than guessed.

Age
32 or under in the year of the examination
Education
At least a first-level university degree in the examination subject
Experience
None required
Who may apply
Nationals of participating un- or under-represented member states only. The list is republished every year and countries move on and off it.
Enters at
P-1 or P-2 on a two-year fixed-term appointment
Apply through
Inspira, via careers.un.org

Tell me when this opens

One email when the next round opens. Nothing else, and it can be stopped any time.

Open pool calls at UN

Live on our job board now — rosters and pool exercises, not single posts.

1 Sep 2026 Consultant for Child-sensitive Mediation Training View → 30 Aug 2026 INTERN - PUBLIC INFORMATION - UN PHOTO View → 29 Sep 2026 Finance Intern - Field Operations Finance Division View → 30 Aug 2026 Economics and Data Management Intern View → 27 Aug 2026 Intern - Economist and Development Coordination Support View → 29 Aug 2026 Intern - Policy Analysis View →
UN’s official page Checked 26 Aug 2026

Terms change between rounds — confirm there before applying.

← Back to Young Professionals Programmes