Applications can now be submitted for an additional vacancy within the Dutch JPO Programme 2022. Please not that this position was online some weeks ago already. In case you have submitted your application already back then, please do not submit your application again, the old one is still valid.  More information on the positions which are open for candidates from selected developing countries and for Dutch citizens can be found here.
Applications can now be submitted for an additional vacancy within the Dutch JPO Programme 2022. More information on the positions which are open for candidates from selected developing countries and for Dutch citizens can be found here.
The application period for the Norwegian JPO Programme 2022 ended on May 9, 2022. More information on the position which was open for candidates with Norwegian citizenship can be found here.
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  • Applications can now be submitted for an additional vacancy within the Dutch JPO Programme 2022. Please not that this position was online some weeks ago already. In case you have submitted your application already back then, please do not submit your application again, the old one is still valid.  More information on the positions which are open for candidates from selected developing countries and for Dutch citizens can be found here.

  • Applications can now be submitted for an additional vacancy within the Dutch JPO Programme 2022. More information on the positions which are open for candidates from selected developing countries and for Dutch citizens can be found here.

  • The application period for the Norwegian JPO Programme 2022 ended on May 9, 2022. More information on the position which was open for candidates with Norwegian citizenship can be found here.

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Participating Entities

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The UN JPO Programme at the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA)/ Capacity Development Programme Management Office recruits and administers JPOs and SARCs for the UN Secretariat (all UN departments and offices) and its entities.

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How To Apply

 

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The JPO programme is open to applicants from participating countries. Candidates from developing countries may apply for positions in the framework of the Dutch, Belgian and Italian JPO Programme.

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Facts and Figures

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As of March 2022, the UN JPO Programme @DESA is managing and supporting the assignments of  303 Junior Professional Officers (JPOs) and Special Assistants to Resident Coordinators (SARCs)

  • from 26 donor countries and from 35 different nationalities
  • 35% male and 65% female
  • assigned to more than 58 duty stations around the world
  • working for more than 41 different UN Departments/Offices including Regional Commissions, Peacekeeping Missions and Resident Coordinator Officers