What qualifications and experience do I need?

Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant discipline, plus built for early-career entry.

Who is eligible to apply?

Nationals of UNDP programme countries.

A development assignment of up to two years.

Once a year, usually in the second half of the year.

The UNDP careers site. Applications are never made through UNjobnet.

Run by United Nations Development Programme

A two-year entry route for recent graduates into UNDP country offices and headquarters units.

Between rounds

The next round is expected around September 2027.

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

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

Answered from the sponsor's own published terms. A question we cannot answer from them is left out.

Is there an age limit?: Not stated.
What qualifications and experience do I need?: Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant discipline, plus built for early-career entry.
Who is eligible to apply?: Nationals of UNDP programme countries.
What would I join as?: A development assignment of up to two years.
How often does this programme run?: Once a year, usually in the second half of the year.
Where do I apply?: The UNDP careers site. Applications are never made through UNjobnet.

UNDP’s official page From published sources

Terms change between rounds — confirm there before applying.