Young Professionals Programme: International Careers for Young Graduates

About this opportunity

The United Nations Young Professionals Programme (YPP) offers qualified young professionals an opportunity to begin an international civil service career with the United Nations Secretariat. The programme is designed to attract talented candidates from participating countries, particularly countries that are unrepresented or underrepresented within the organisation. The YPP combines a competitive entrance examination with professional recruitment opportunities for successful candidates. Those who pass the examination and meet the applicable requirements may be placed on a roster for recruitment into professional positions at the P-1 or P-2 level, depending on their qualifications and the availability of positions. For the 2026 examination cycle, the featured subject area is Development and Sustainability. Applications are submitted through the UN Inspira recruitment platform when the relevant job opening is available. The United Nations advises applicants to monitor the official careers website for updates, examination announcements and application deadlines.