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UNIDO Junior Professional Officer Programme
UNIDO's JPO programme gives donor-sponsored professionals experience in international development and industrial cooperation.
Last reviewed: 19 July 2026
About the programme
A master's degree and at least three years of professional experience are normally required. Age limits depend on the donor and are usually below 32. Assignments normally last 24 months.
Eligibility at a glance
- Programme type
- Junior Professional Officer (JPO)
- Nationality rule
- Limited to nationals of sponsoring countries.
- Minimum degree
- Master's degree
- Maximum age
- Not stated
- Required languages
- English
- Usual application period
- Set by each donor government
- Intake pattern
- Ad hoc
Candidates must be nationals of a participating donor country.
Sponsoring countries
- Austria
- China
- Germany
- Finland
- Italy
- Japan
- South Korea
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Application periods
No confirmed application dates are recorded. Check the official programme page before making plans.