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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP): Junior Professional Officer Programme

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The Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme provides young professionals pursuing a career in development with hands-on experience in multi-lateral technical co-operation. JPOs are offered one year fixed term contracts which are normally renewed for a second year (two years being the usual length of assignment), subject to satisfactory performance.

Requirements

Duration
  • 6-12 months
  • 12 months+
Maximum age
32
Student status required
No
Qualifications required
  • Graduate degree
Language notes
Written and spoken proficiency in at least two of the three working languages used by UNDP: English~ French and Spanish. Fluency in Arabic~ Russian or Portuguese is an asset.
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Internships offer a small group of outstanding graduate-level students the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to UNDP's work. They are designed...
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The Leadership Development Programme (LEAD) is an entry point for young development professionals interested in a career with UNDP. It provides qua...
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