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Who Can Apply to the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Junior Professional Officer Programme (JPO)

JPOs are sponsored by IFAD Member States for nationals of their own country or, in some assignments, other countries.

Last reviewed: 15 July 2026

Who can apply

Beyond the nationality rules above, IFAD lists an advanced university degree, age under 35, English fluency, and relevant work experience as typical requirements. Confirm each call on the official programme page.

Donor sponsor countries

  • Belgium
  • Switzerland
  • China
  • Germany
  • Denmark
  • France
  • Italy
  • South Korea
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • United States

Programme source · last reviewed 16 July 2026

Where to look next

See other entry routes in the IFAD entry programmes guide. For general staff nationality rules, see who can apply to IFAD. Confirm the current call on the official IFAD careers site.

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Related category pages

  • UN P-Level Jobs

Related organizations

  • International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

Related guides

  • Who Can Apply to the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
  • International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Entry Programmes
  • International Organization Jobs for Chinese Citizens
  • International Organization Jobs for American Citizens
  • International Organization Jobs for German Citizens
  • International Organization Jobs for French Citizens
  • International Organization Jobs for Italian Citizens
  • International Organization Jobs for South Korean Citizens

Official sources

  • Junior Professional Officer Programme