Application Deadline: 8 April 2024 –
The UN JPO Programme recruits Junior Professional Officers (formerly known as Associate Experts) for the UN Secretariat and associated entities. JPOs are recruited under bilateral agreements between the UN and donor countries. JPOs are generally nationals of donor countries, however some donors also finance nationals of developing countries. Candidates are young professionals, usually with an advanced university degree and minimum two years of professional experience. JPO positions are generally at the P2 level.
The number of sponsored positions varies from year to year and by donor country. The assignment is intended for a minimum duration of 2 years. Initially JPOs are granted a one-year appointment which is renewal for a 2nd year, with the agreement of the donor country, and on the basis of good performance. There is no expectation of being selected for a regular staff position; JPOs may apply for such positions as any other external candidate and go through the regular competitive selection process of the UN.
Belgian JPO Programme 2024
JPO in Economic Affairs
Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), Financing for Sustainable Development Office (FSDO), Policy Analysis and Development Branch, New York:
22P007 DESA JPO in Economic Affairs, New York
JPO in Humanitarian Affairs (Coordination)
Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), CMCoord and Humanitarian Response Coordination Unit, Niamey:
23P168 OCHA JPO in Humanitarian Affairs, Niamey
In addition to the job specific requirements outlined in the above pdf vacancy announcement, the following requirements are applicable:
- Belgian citizenship
- Candidates must be born on or after 01/01/1992.
Norwegian JPO Programme 2024
Application period until 25 March 2024
The following position is open in the context of the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) scheme sponsored by the Government of Norway at the United Nations Secretariat in New York.
JPO in Human Rights, Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) / Regional Office for Southern Africa (ROSA), Pretoria, South Africa
23P308 OHCHR ROSA JPO in Human Rights, Pretoria
Candidates must hold the Norwegian nationality.
Applications must be received no later than 25 March 2024 6pm (Eastern Time UTC-5, New York). Applications received after the regarding date will not be considered.
Please apply here (also provided in the Vacancy Announcement (VA) above.)
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted thereafter. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a competency-based interview.
Swedish JPO Programme 2024
The Swedish JPO Programme managed by SIDA is currently accepting applications through 17 March 2024!
More information can be found here https://www.sida.se/jobba-med-bistand/internationella-tjanster
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