The United Nations Young Professionals Programme (YPP) is a flagship recruitment initiative designed to attract highly qualified, talented young professionals from participating Member States to start a career as an international civil servant with the United Nations Secretariat. Held annually, the program serves as a primary entry point for entry-level positions across various specialized subject areas within the UN system. Successful candidates who pass the competitive examination are placed on a three-year roster for recruitment to entry-level professional positions (P-1/P-2 level) across UN Secretariat offices globally, including headquarters in New York, Geneva, Vienna, and Nairobi, as well as regional commissions and field missions. About the United Nations Young Professionals Programme The UN YPP combines a rigorous selection process—including an application screening and two-stage competitive examination—with structured career development, mentoring, and professional mobility. Selected candidates receive a two-year fixed-term contract with the potential for career progression and continuous employment within the UN system. Financial Benefits and Employment Package Participants selected through the YPP receive competitive international civil service benefits regulated by the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC): - Competitive UN Salary: P-1/P-2 level tax-exempt salary adjusted according to post adjustment rates for the specific duty station. - Comprehensive Benefits: Annual leave, home leave travel, education grant for eligible dependents, dependency allowance, and health insurance options. - Relocation Support: Travel grant, shipment allowance, and initial settling-in grant upon joining your assigned duty station. - Career Mobility & Continuing Contract: Opportunity for contract renewal, participation in job mobility programs, and long-term career placement within the UN Secretariat. Detailed Eligibility Requirements To qualify for consideration for the UN YPP, candidates must meet all of the following requirements: - Nationality: Must hold citizenship of a participating UN Member State for the specific examination year. - Age Limit: Must be 32 years old or younger in the year of the examination. - Academic Qualifications: Must hold at least a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent 3-year university degree) relevant to the chosen examination subject area. - Language Proficiency: Must be fluent in either English or French. Knowledge of additional official UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish) is an asset. - Application Fee: No application or examination fee is required. Required Application Documents Applicants preparing their dossier for UN YPP must register via UN Inspira and provide: - UN Inspira Profile & Personal History Profile (PHP): Detailed profile including education background, employment history, and language proficiency. - Degree Certificate / Transcripts: Official copy of university degree certificate verifying relevant major/specialization. - Passport / National ID: Scanned proof of citizenship matching a participating Member State. - Cover Letter / Statement of Interest: Formally submitted within the Inspira application system. Application Procedure 1. Verify Eligibility: Confirm your country is listed among the participating Member States for the target exam cycle and check available job families. 2. Register on UN Inspira: Create an account on the UN Careers portal (inspira.un.org) and complete your Personal History Profile. 3. Submit Application: Locate the relevant YPP Job Opening in Inspira, complete all required fields, attach supporting documents, and submit before the deadline. 4. Competitive Examination: Screened candidates undergo a two-stage examination (online general paper and specialized paper followed by an interview).

• Go to the official UN Careers portal (careers.un.org or inspira.un.org)
• create or log in to your Inspira account
• select the relevant YPP job opening matching your degree field
• fill out your Personal History Profile
• attach your degree certificate and passport copy
• submit your application before the November deadline
• and track application status through Inspira