United Nations JPO Programme 2026 funded by the Government of Italy for Candidates from Developing Countries

The United Nations Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme is a government-funded international professional programme that provides young graduates with professional work experience within international organizations. It targets both Italian nationals and a limited number of candidates from developing countries, offering roles that contribute to global development and cooperation. The programme offers exposure to global development and policy work, with career advancement opportunities and networking at an international level.

Professional work experience in international organizations; exposure to global development and policy work; career advancement opportunities; networking at an international level.

Open to Italian nationals and a limited number of candidates from developing countries (with only 2 slots for developing-country applicants).

Review eligibility requirements, check the position-specific Terms of Reference, prepare required documents, and submit the application through the official programme portal.