To all the young professionals seeking career opportunities in international organizations, we are here with an exciting opportunity offered by one of the reputable international organizations dedicated to promoting peace, security, and cooperation among countries. You heard it right! The United Nations, through its official portal, has announced the applications for the “UN Young Professionals Programme 2025”.
For those who are not aware of this program, let us give you a brief intro. UN YPP is a flagship recruitment initiative of the United Nations for highly qualified and talented individuals from the participating countries to start their careers as an International Civil Servant at the United Nations Secretariat. YPP consists of an entry examination and professional development. Applicants who succeed are offered a role placement on a 2-year contractual basis at either the P-1 or P-2 level. After two years, based on satisfactory performance, applicants may be granted a continuing contract. The United Nations Young Professional Programme is inviting applications from outstanding applicants aged 32 years or younger from eligible participating countries with a minimum first-level university degree (Bachelor’s) relevant to the work area to apply.
The UN YPP program wide range of perks and benefits, such as a competitive base salary, relocation support, Health insurance, tax-exempt salaries, Annual leaves, and more. Check out more details on the United Nations Requirements, benefits, and application process below.
Details About UN Young Professionals Programme (YPP) 2026
| Organization | United Nations |
|---|---|
| Open for | Eligible Participating Countries |
| Program Type | Early Career Recruitment |
| Position | P1, P2 |
| Contract | 2 Years |
| Application Starts | Mid-October 2025 |
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YPP Placements
The young professionals’ placements are made in the United Nations secretariat offices located globally, and the primary duty stations are located in Switzerland
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Geneva, Switzerland
- USA, New York, Santiago
- Austria, Vienna
- Lebanon, Beirut
- Thailand, Bangkok
Placement Levels:
The YPP placements are made at the P1 or P2 Level:
P1 Level: Applicants holding a bachelor’s degree with no work experience
P2 Level: Applications holding a bachelor’s degree, with a minimum of 2 years of work experience, or a master’s degree with no work experience
Eligiblity Criteria
Applicants meeting the following criteria are invited to submit applications to the YPP programme:
- Candidates belonging to the eligible participating countries are invited to apply
- Applicants holding a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field can apply
- No prior work experience is required for the P1 level
- Master’s degree or minimum 2 years of work experience required for P2 level
- Individuals aged 32 years or younger at the time of examination
- Proficiency in the English or French language
UN YPP Benefits
The program offers a wide range of perks and benefits, such as:
- Competitive base salary
- Travel/Relocation allowance
- Comprehensive health and dental support
- Tax-exempt salaries
- Annual leaves of up to 30 days per year
- Professional development via training, mentoring, and language courses
- Work alongside the UN professionals on real-time projects
- YPP will gain international exposure in a multicultural work environment
- Gain valuable insights into United Nations operations
- 2-year work contract with possible extension
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How to Apply for UN Young Professional Programme 2026?
Applicants interested in the program need to follow the following steps to apply:
- Step 1: Make sure you fulfill the above criteria to apply for the program
- Step 2: Visit the Inspira portal, create an account, and check YPP job openings
- Step 3: Each year, the UN announces a young professional programme in specific work areas such as human rights, legal affairs, public information, etc
- Step 4: Select the area relevant to your academic background
- Step 5: Start with your online application, and provide the required documents
- Step 6: Selected applicants will be invited to attend the YPP exam, consisting of a written exam and an interview
- Step 5: Successful applicants will be placed on a roster
- Step 6: Applicants will receive offers based on the availability of positions at the UN Secretariat
The application window for the program opens in mid-October. Start preparing your applications now! This is your chance to make a difference. Visit the official link below for more details and the application.
UNITED NATIONS YPP 2025 OFFICIAL LINK
