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UNECA Young Professionals Programme for African Graduates

Fellowship Partially funded 60 days left
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) Ethiopia 2026

Information

The UNECA Young Professionals Programme recruits exceptional young African graduates for two-year fixed-term rotational assignments at UNECA headquarters in Addis Ababa and regional offices. Assignments cover areas including economics, trade, statistics and development. Appointments are at a UN salary grade P-2 equivalent and include associated staff benefits.

Benefits

UN salary grade P-2 equivalent plus staff benefits for a two-year fixed-term appointment; tuition coverage and possible living expenses and travel costs.

Eligibility

Open to young African graduates from the listed African countries who are studying at the eligible level.

Application

Prepare academic transcripts, recommendation letters and a personal statement and submit an application via the official UNECA careers website before the deadline.

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