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What is the structure of the UN YPP?

ELIGIBILITY

Confirm your eligibility, review the Job Opening for your exam area and prepare your application through UN’s platform Inspira

WRITTEN EXAMINATION

Candidates successful in the application stage are convoked to the first examination. You’ll have time to study and then, after taking the first examination, successful candidates are convoked to the second examination.

INTERVIEWS

Candidates successful in the exams will be invited to a competency-based video-conference interview. Those successful in this stage will be placed on a roster and those selected from the roster will be offered a two-year fixed term contract at the start of their professional career with the UN.

What are the advantages of being a United Nations Young Professional?

Working at the UN as a young professional offers several advantages, including:

Meaningful Impact: As a UN young professional, you'll be part of the organization's global mission of promoting the well-being of the peoples of the world through sustainable development. Your work will impact millions through the many career options you have within the United Nations System.
Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Candidates successful in the YPP will be offered a two-year fixed term contract at the start of their professional career with the UN. You’ll gain experience in the organization and take your first step towards a successful career within the UN System.
Professional Development: Working at the UN provides access to diverse training programs, workshops, and learning opportunities to enhance skills and expertise in many areas of international development.
Networking Opportunities: The United Nations facilitates networking with professionals across sectors, fostering collaborations and career prospects in development.
Prestige and Recognition: The UN's global recognition enhances your professional reputation, opening doors to future opportunities in international development and related fields.

Want to know if you are eligible for the UN YPP?

The basic requirements are:
- Be 32 years old or younger
- Fluency in English OR French
- As a minimum, you must hold a first-level university degree (minimum of three years) relevant for the exam area you are applying for

Applications for the 2025-26 UN YPP are open until December 14 for the following exam area:

- Global Communication

The participating countries for the 2025-26 UN YPP are:

A – K
Andorra, Angola, Belize, Brunei Darussalam, China, Cuba, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Germany, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait
L – R
Lao People's Democratic Republic, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Monaco, Nauru, Oman, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Qatar
S – Z
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu, Viet Nam

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