The UN Young Professionals Programme (YPP) is a recruitment initiative for talented, highly qualified professionals to start a career as an international civil servant with the UN Secretariat. It consists of an entrance examination process and professional development once those who are successful start their career with the UN.
The YPP examination is held once a year in different subject areas, depending on the needs of the UN. YPP is open to nationals of participating countries. The list of participating countries varies from year to year.
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality of a participating Member State
Bachelor’s degree or at least a 3-year equivalent degree relevant for the exam area
32 years of age or younger (born on or after 1 Jan. 1992)
Fluency in English or French
Application Deadline: 28 September 2024