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United Nations Young Professionals Programme (YPP) 2026

🏛 United Nations 📍 Worldwide 📅 2026
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About this opportunity

Applications are open for the United Nations Young Professionals Programme (YPP) 2026, a recruitment initiative to start a career as an international civil servant with the UN Secretariat. The programme involves an entrance examination process and professional development once selected. The YPP is open to nationals of participating countries, with the examination held annually in different subject areas depending on UN needs.

Benefits & funding

Attractive remuneration package with competitive pay and benefits for international staff, plus professional development opportunities.

Eligibility

Nationality of a participating Member State; Bachelor’s degree or at least a 3-year equivalent relevant for the exam area; 32 years of age or younger (born on or after 1 Jan 1993); Fluency in English or French.

How to apply

Monitor UN Careers for YPP vacancy announcements, prepare according to eligibility requirements, and submit an application when a cycle is open.

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