The UN provides opportunities for talented young professionals to enter the system. These programs are called Junior, Associate or Young Professional Programs depending on the agency. Nationality requirement vary by program. See below for more information and opportunities.

United Nations

Junior Professional Officer Service Centre (Serves Multiple UN Entities)

United Nations Children’s Fund – UNICEF

UNICEF – Young Professionals

UNICEF – Junior Professionals

International Fund for Agricultural Development – IFAD

IFAD – APO

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees – UNHCR

UNHCR – EHP

UNHCR – JPO

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

FAO – APO

World Food Program

WFP – JPO

US Department of State

Resources for Students and Young Professionals