UN Junior Professional Officer Program 2024 Now Accepting Applications
UN Junior Professional Officer Program 2024 Now Accepting Applications
The Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Program offers exciting opportunities for qualified individuals to contribute to various United Nations agencies and international organizations. In the current round of recruitment for 2024, diverse positions are available across organizations such as the Asian Development Bank, Food and Agriculture Organization, International Labour Office, International Renewable Energy Agency, International Organization for Migration, and many more.
Positions span different sectors, including climate change, sustainable development, economic affairs, human rights, and more. Applicants with Master’s degrees in relevant fields and a few years of professional experience are encouraged to apply. The JPO Program provides a chance to work on impactful projects, gain valuable experience, and contribute to global development efforts. Interested candidates should review the specific job descriptions and submit their applications before the deadline on February 18, 2024, 24:00 Uhr MEZ.
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OfficerAktuelle Stellenveröffentlichung – 1. Ausschreibung 2024
Warnung:Bewerbungsschluss ist am: Sonntag, 18. Februar 2024, 24:00 Uhr MEZ.
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ADB
Recruitment for the Asian Development Bank (ADB) – (Chiffre Nr. 2024-1-32)
Junior Professional Officer (JPO), Operations Coordination Specialist (Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations), Manila
Sector/Unit: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCSD)
Requirements: Master’s Degree in political science, social sciences, economics or relevant fields. Three years of relevant professional experience. Knowledge of sector-specific issues such as project implementation in a fragile context, fragility, climate change and natural hazards. Excellent communication skills in English.
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FAO
Recruitment for the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) – (Chiffre Nr. 2024-1-14)
Junior Professional Officer (JPO), Commodity Market, Rome
Sector/Unit: Markets and Trade Division (EST)
Requirements: Master’s degree in economics, agricultural economics or a related field. Three years of relevant experience in qualitative and quantitative economic analysis of agricultural markets, trade or related policies. Experience in collecting, validating and analysing market data and information. Working knowledge of English.
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ILO
Recruitment for the International Labour Office (ILO) – (Chiffre Nr. 2024-1-12)
Junior Professional Officer (JPO) in Decent Work in Supply Chains, Geneva
Sector/Unit: Action Programme; Decent Work Outcomes in Supply Chains (AP/Supply Chains)
Requirements: Master’s degree in economics, international development, social sciences, law or other. Excellent command of English, French or Spanish. Excellent computer skills. Strong analytical and research skills.
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IRENA
Recruitment for the International Renewable Energy Agency – (Chiffre Nr. 2024-1-23)
Junior Professional Officer (JPO), Project Facilitation, Abu Dhabi
Sector/Unit: Project Facilitation and Support (PFS)
Requirements: Master’s degree in the field of engineering, energy, public policy, finance and/or any other relevant field. Two years of relevant work experience. Excellent command of written and spoken English.
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IOM
Recruitment for the International Organization for Migration (IOM) – (Chiffre Nr. 2024-1-34)
Junior Professional Officer (JPO), Capacity Development & Global Engagement Officer, Geneva
Sector/Unit: Migration & Sustainable Development Division
Requirements: Master’s degree in International Development, Migration, International Relations, Social Studies. Two years of relevant professional experience in the area of international development cooperation, migration, human rights or international relations. Fluency in English and French. Good understanding of migration and sustainable development issues, policies and trends.
ITU
Recruitment for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) – (Chiffre Nr. 2024-1-21)
Junior Professional Officer (JPO), Junior Satellite Frequency Request Submission Officer, Geneva
Sector/Unit: BR/SSD/SPR
Requirements: Master’s degree in electronics engineering, computer engineering or Information Technology. Three years of experience in telecommunications, radiocommunications or software development. Knowledge of Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian or Spanish. Programming skills, knowledge of SQL. Basic knowledge in radiocommunications.
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OECD
Recruitment for the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) – (Chiffre Nr. 2024-1-36)
Junior Professional Officer (JPO), Development, Fragility and Governance, Paris
Sector/Unit: Development Co-operation Directorate (DCD)
Requirements: Master‘s degree in political science, international relations, governance, development studies or other relevant discipline. Two years of experience in working on issues relating to development co-operation in national governments, international organisations or think tanks. Fluency in English or French and knowledge of the other. Excellent organisational, communication and, especially, drafting skills.
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OECD
Recruitment for the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) – (Chiffre Nr. 2024-1-22)
Junior Professional Officer (JPO), Junior Trade Policy Analyst, Paris
Sector/Unit: Trade Policy
Requirements: A Master‘s degree in economics or a related subject with links to the field of international trade. Two years experience in research and policy analysis related to international trade. Fluency in English or French and knowledge of the other.
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UNAIDS
Recruitment for the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) – (Chiffre Nr. 2024-1-16)
Junior Professional Officer (JPO), Programme Officer Influencing and Partnerships, Geneva
Sector/Unit: Policy, Advocacy and Knowledge Branch/Influencing and Partnerships
Requirements: Master’s degree in communications, international relations, social and/or political science, management, or in similar fields. At least two years of relevant work experience, preferably in in communications, policy and building and maintaining relationships including with politicians, or other public officials and public influential individuals. Advanced level of English.
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UNCTAD
Recruitment for the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) – (Chiffre Nr. 2024-1-25)
Junior Professional Officer (JPO) in Economic Affairs, Geneva
Sector/Unit: Economic Affairs
Requirements: Master’s degree in economics, political science, international relations or a related field. Two years of relevant work experience in economic development. Fluency in English. Ability to apply economic theories and concepts in different areas of trade and development.
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UNDP
Recruitment for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) – (Chiffre Nr. 2024-1-26)
Junior Professional Officer (JPO), Communications Specialist, Bonn
Sector/Unit: Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy (BERA)
Requirements: Master’s Degree in communications, digital communications, public relations, marketing, media relations, journalism, or international relations. Two years of relevant work experience. Experience in designing and implementing communication strategies. Competent with office software packages. Knowledge of French and English.
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UNDP
Recruitment for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) – (Chiffre Nr. 2024-1-06)
Junior Professional Officer (JPO), Policy Analyst – Climate and Security Risk, New York
Sector/Unit: Conflict Prevention, Peacebuilding and Responsive Institutions
Requirements: Master’s Degree in conflict studies, international development, environmental management, climate change or a related field. A minimum of two years of working experience in conflict prevention/ peacebuilding, climate change, climate security and/or related areas. Excellent communication skills in English.
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UNECE
Recruitment for the United Nations Economic Commissions for Europe (UNECE) – (Chiffre Nr. 2024-1-07)
Junior Professional Officer (JPO) in Legal Affairs, Geneva
Sector/Unit: Legal Affairs
Requirements: Master’s Degree in Law / Master of Laws / LL.M., State Examination in Law, preferably with experience related to environmental law. Two years of previous work experience, involving legal issues in the areas of environmental protection, sustainable development, democratization, human rights or civil society engagement. Fluency in English. Major computer skills (word, excel, power point).
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UNEP
Recruitment for the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) – (Chiffre Nr. 2024-1-20)
Junior Professional Officer (JPO), Bonn
Sector/Unit: Early Warning and Assessment Division
Requirements: Master’s Degree in ecology or other scientific disciplines, environmental management, business administration, law or other related field. Two years of relevant work experience. Fluency in English. Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to scientific research.
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UNEP
Recruitment for the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) – (Chiffre Nr. 2024-1-19)
Junior Professional Officer (JPO), Associate Programme Officer – 10YFP, Paris
Sector/Unit: 10YFP Consumer Information Programme Coordination Desk –10YFP/ OPN Secretariat and Consumption and Production Unit, Resources and Markets Branch
Requirements: Master’s Degree in sustainable development, environmental science or policy, economics, development studies or related field. Two years of work experience in sustainable development and implementation of environmental related programmes, monitoring and reporting. Fluency in English.
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UNESCO
Recruitment for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) – (Chiffre Nr. 2024-1-08)
Junior Professional Officer (JPO) for Youth Engagement and Participation, Paris
Sector/Unit: Education Sector
Requirements: Master’s degree in the field of education, development studies, public policy, social sciences, communications, or other relevant discipline. Two years of progressively responsible relevant experience in youth/stakeholders’ engagement and/or communication/advocacy. Excellent knowledge of English and basic knowledge of French.
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UN-HABITAT
Recruitment for the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) – (Chiffre Nr. 2024-1-33)
Junior Professional Officer (JPO), Nairobi
Sector/Unit: Office of the Deputy Executive Director
Requirements: Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Sciences, Development Studies, Urban and Regional Planning, or related field. Two years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration, or related area. Fluency in English.
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UNHCR
Recruitment for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) – (Chiffre Nr. 2024-1-09)
Junior Professional Officer (JPO), Associate External Relations Officer, Geneva
Sector/Unit: Governance Service, Executive Office at UNHCR HQ
Requirements: Master’s Degree in Political Sciences, Social Sciences, International Relations, Journalism, Communications or other relevant field. Two years of relevant work experience. Experience in humanitarian operations in a field environment. IT-Computer Literacy. English proficiency.
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UNICEF
Recruitment for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) – (Chiffre Nr. 2024-1-30)
Junior Professional Officer (JPO), Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Resilience, Dakar
Sector/Unit: Emergencies Section
Requirements: Master’s degree in one of the following fields is required: Economics, Sociology, Communication, Public relations, Education or another relevant social science field. Two years of professional experience in social development analysis and programming at the international and/or in a developing country. Advanced level in French and fluency in English.
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UNIDO
Recruitment for the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) – (Chiffre Nr. 2024-1-24)
Junior Professional Officer (JPO), Vienna
Sector/Unit: Directorate of Corporate Services and Operations (COR)
Requirements: Master’s degree in in Economics, Environmental Management, Engineering or other relevant field. Three years of relevant professional experience, including at the international level, involving technical cooperation in developing countries. Fluency in English.
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UN-OCHA
Recruitment for the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN-OCHA) – (Chiffre Nr. 2024-1-04)
Junior Professional Officer (JPO) in Humanitarian Affairs, Geneva
Sector/Unit: Humanitarian Affairs
Requirements: Master’s degree in political science, social science, public administration, international studies, economics, earth sciences or related field. Two years of relevant work experience in humanitarian affairs, inter-agency coordination, and/or partnerships, rehabilitation, development, or other related area. Fluency in English. Good computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).
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UNODC
Recruitment for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) – (Chiffre Nr. 2024-1-18)
Junior Professional Officer (JPO), in Terrorism Prevention, Vienna
Sector/Unit: Terrorism Prevention
Requirements: Master’s degree in political science, international relations, international or criminal law or a related field. A minimum of two years of work experience in international relations, political analysis, criminal justice and/or terrorism prevention. Fluency in English.
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UNOG
Recruitment for the United Nations Office in Geneva (UNOG) – (Chiffre Nr. 2024-1-11)
Junior Professional Officer (JPO) in Administration, Geneva
Sector/Unit: Programme Management
Requirements: Master’s degree in business administration, management, international relations, diplomacy or a related field. Two years of relevant work experience in project/programme management, administration or related area. Fluency in English. Proficiency in office software and packages. Ability to assist with data collection using various methods.
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UN-OHCHR
Recruitment for the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) – (Chiffre Nr. 2024-1-05)
Junior Professional Officer (JPO) in Human Rights, New York
Sector/Unit: Human Rights
Requirements: Master’s degree in law, political science, international relations, human rights, data science, or related field. Two years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, political affairs, international relations, law or related area. Fluency in English. Research and analytical skills.
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UN-Secretariat
Recruitment for the United Nations Secretariat – (Chiffre Nr. 2024-1-01)
Junior Professional Officer (JPO) in Child Protection, Juba and New York
Sector/Unit: Child Protection
Requirements: Master’s degree in the field of political science, international relations, law, or a related subject. A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, child protection, peacekeeping, humanitarian affairs, international law or international relations. Fluency in English.
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UN-Secretariat
Recruitment for the United Nations Secretariat (Chiffre Nr. 2024-1-02)
Junior Professional Officer (JPO) in Inter-Agency Coordination, Suva (Fiji)
Sector/Unit: Programme Coordination and Inter-Agency Coordination
Requirements: Master’s degree in Public Policy, Development Economics, International Development, Political Science, Social Science, Law, International Relations, Communications, Public Administration or other relevant fields. A minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in relevant field. Fluency in English. Experience with data management and demonstrated analytics proficiency.
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UN-Secretariat
Recruitment for the United Nations Secretariat – (Chiffre Nr. 2024-1-03)
Junior Professional Officer (JPO) in Coordination, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Sector/Unit: Coordination support, Political affairs
Requirements: Master’s degree in Development studies, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Political Science. Two years of relevant work experience in programme management, front office management, programme coordination, research in social sciences. Fluency in English. Skills to review and analyze information.
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UN-Secretariat
Recruitment for the United Nations Secretariat – (Chiffre Nr. 2024-1-10)
Junior Professional Officer (JPO) in Disarmament Affairs, New York
Sector/Unit: Disarmament Affairs
Requirements: Master’s degree in public/business administration, economics, political science, international relations, law, or other related area. Two years of relevant work experience in political sciences, international relations, public administration, international law or related field. Fluency in English. Advanced knowledge of relevant computer applications (MS-Office).
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UN-Secretariat
Recruitment for the United Nations Secretariat – (Chiffre Nr. 2024-1-13)
Junior Professional Officer (JPO) in Political Affairs and Communication, New York
Sector/Unit: Strategic Planning, Political Affairs and Communication
Requirements: Master’s degree in a relevant field such as science, technology, public policy, or international relations. Two years of work experience in the thematic areas of political affairs, science diplomacy, management consulting, policy development, strategic communication, and/or leadership support. Fluency in English. Excellent writing skills.
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UN-Secretariat
Recruitment for the United Nations Secretariat – (Chiffre Nr. 2024-1-17)
Junior Professional Officer (JPO) in Programme Management, New York
Sector/Unit: Digital Transformation of UN Peacekeeping
Requirements: Master’s degree in business administration, public administration, management, economics, mathematics, data science, computer science, political/social sciences or a related field. Two years of work experience in project or programme management, management consulting, business process review, administration or related area. Fluency in English. Proficient working with data, and with programme management tools.
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UN-Secretariat
Recruitment for the United Nations Secretariat – (Chiffre Nr. 2024-1-28)
Junior Professional Officer (JPO) in Leadership Development, New York
Sector/Unit: Development Coordination
Requirements: Master’s degree preferably in international relations, international development, political sciences, administrative law, human resources management, public or business administration or related area. Two years of relevant work experience in senior leadership support, programme management, political affairs, development, gender studies, and/or human resources management. Fluency in English. Excellent analytical, communication and drafting abilities.
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UNSSC
Recruitment for the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) – (Chiffre Nr. 2024-1-29)
Junior Professional Officer (JPO), Junior Programme Officer, Turin & Bonn
Sector/Unit: Learning & Knowledge Services (LKS)
Requirements: Master’s degree in business administration, public administration, international relations, social sciences, management, economics, or related disciplines. Two years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management and administration or related areas. Fluency in English. Ability to assist with data collection using various methods.
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UN-Women
Recruitment for the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality (UN-WOMEN b) – (Chiffre Nr. 2024-1-27)
Junior Professional Officer (JPO), Gender, Climate and Peace Analyst, Bogotá
Sector/Unit: Women, Peace, Security, and Humanitarian Action Area team
Requirements: Master’s degree equivalent in social sciences, economic sciences, human rights, gender/women’s studies, climate change and sustainable development, or a related field. Two years of progressively responsible work experience in development programme/project implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting and capacity building. Fluency in English and Spanish. Experience in resource mobilization.
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WFP
Recruitment for the World Food Programme (WFP) – (Chiffre Nr. 2024-1-35)
Junior Professional Officer (JPO), Programme Policy Officer, CBT, Lebanon
Sector/Unit: Basis Assistance and Programme Operations
Requirements: Master’s dregee in International Affairs, Economics, Business Administration, Public Policy or other related studies. Two years of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in private or public sector. Fluency in English. Solid understanding of project management cycle. Proficiency in Windows MS Office.
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WHO
Recruitment for the World Health Organization (WHO) – (Chiffre Nr. 2024-1-15)
Junior Professional Officer (JPO), External Relations Officer, Geneva
Sector/Unit: Department of Coordinated Resource Mobilization
Requirements: Master’s degree in Public Health, International Relations, Communications, Business or equivalent. At least two years of experience in resource mobilization, advocacy, communications, or a relevant area, ideally in a developing country. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Basic knowledge of the global health actors and contributors.
Worldbank
Recruitment for the World Bank Group – (Chiffre Nr. 2024-1-31)
Junior Professional Officer (JPO), Washington D.C.
Sector/Unit: Cross Cutting Solution Area, HD Practice Group
Requirements: Master’s Degree in a related field (economics, environment, value chain analysis, impact evaluation). Three years’ experience working on labor market/environment/circular economy-related issues. Strong communication skills, oral and written. Strong research and analytical skills.
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