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UNFPA Junior Professional Officer Programme
UNFPA's JPO programme gives government-sponsored young professionals experience in the UN system.
Last reviewed: 19 July 2026
About the programme
Candidates are normally under 32 and sponsored by their government. Education and language requirements depend on the vacancy and sponsor.
Eligibility at a glance
- Programme type
- Junior Professional Officer (JPO)
- Nationality rule
- Check the official programme rules.
- Minimum degree
- Not stated
- Maximum age
- 31 years
- Required languages
- Not stated
- Usual application period
- Set by each partner government
- Intake pattern
- Ad hoc
Candidates are normally sponsored by their government. Some partner governments may sponsor a limited number of developing-country nationals.
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Application periods
No confirmed application dates are recorded. Check the official programme page before making plans.