Junior Professional Officer JPO Programme YOUNG TALENT FOR THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS October 2017

The JPO Programme Gives young professionals experience in multilateral development co-operation and UN System activities Enhances the capacity of the UN System Supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals Builds a pool and network of development practitioners Provides one of the best entry points for a career with the UN system in general

The JPO Programme: Key Facts & Figures Most UN Organizations offer a JPO Programme Around 700 active JPOs in the UN System at any given time

The JPO Positions Entry level international positions Fixed-term staff contract under UN Rules and Regulations Appointed at P1/P2 level Funded for 2 to 4 years In country, regional, headquarters offices Training - a key component

JPO Requirements Under 32 years of age Master’s degree (or equivalent) Minimum 2 years of working experience Proficiency in English Relevant technical competencies for the specific post Strong commitment to development and the UN mandate

JPO Profiles Programme/Policy: Human Rights, Governance, Rule of Law, Health, Maternal Health, Gender Equality, Education, Energy and Environment, Crisis response and prevention, humanitarian, refugees, migration Management/Operations: Procurement, Human Resources, Finance, IT, Communication, Partnerships, Fund-Raisinjg

Career Trends Above 55% JPO retention (UNDP) At least 15% of current UNDP international staff are former JPOs 25% of UN Resident Coordinators are former JPOs 25% continue with international cooperation 10% within academia 10% in the private sector Haoliang Xu - Assistant Administrator and Director, Asia and Pacific - UNDP JPO in Kazakstan - From China

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