UN Junior Professional Officer (JPO) in Programme Management 2026

The Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme offers a highly competitive, fully funded entry point into international development within the United Nations system. It is designed for young professionals and provides hands-on UN experience, exposure to policy processes, and structured training and mentoring. The 2026 JPO in Programme Management is hosted with support from the Government of the Netherlands and coordinated through the Nedworc Foundation, with placements in the United Nations system and related offices.

Participation in the UN JPO Orientation Programme, annual training and travel allowance, access to UN learning programs, mentorship and supervision by senior UN officials, and potential transition into long-term UN careers.

Applicants must be 32 years or younger by 31 December of the application year and hold a Master’s degree in Public Administration, International Relations, Business Management or a closely related field (or a Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience). Citizens from Africa, Asia & Middle East, and other developing regions are encouraged to apply.

Applications must be submitted through the official UN application portal; review criteria and required documents are provided in the full job description and FAQs referenced on the Nedworc Foundation site.