Eligibility to Participate in the Young Professionals Programme
Examination
Do you hold at least a first-level university degree?
Are you 32 or younger by the end of this year?
Do you speak either English and/or French fluently?
Are you a national of a participating country?
The examination is held
worldwide and is open to nationals of countries participating in the annual
recruitment exercise - the list of participating countries is published
annually and varies from year to year. This examination is also
held for staff members of the United Nations Secretariat who work within the
General Service and other related categories and aspire to a career within the
Professional and higher categories.The examination tests your substantive knowledge, analytical thinking, drafting abilities, as well as your awareness of international affairs.
Initially you will be appointed for two years and then be reviewed for a continuing appointment. The Organization promotes mobility within and across duty stations and job families. As a new recruit you are expected to work in at least two different functions and duty stations within your first five years of service. You will be offered orientation and mobility training as well as career support. This will help you adapt and accelerate the learning period leading to productive work and job satisfaction as an international civil servant.
To apply for the examination you have to fill up a "job application" at the United Nations which is made up of a profile section (My Profile),
an application form, and a cover letter, all of which should be prepared online on this website (attached resumes are not accepted).
When you fill out any
information online, you should make sure to click "Save", especially
before logging out.
Also be aware that your
current session times out after 60 minutes of inactivity.
Click HERE for more info
Lil disappointed NIgeria is not included
ReplyDeleteHi Kattylone, sorry, i felt same way too. Don't be discouraged though, there will be more opportunities coming your way. Just keep visiting. Best wishes!
ReplyDeleteWhat about Zambia is it include?
ReplyDeleteHi i jst wtd to ask is Zambia also included?
ReplyDeleteHi Peter, kindly follow the link to find out more and to check the list of countries included. Thanks
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