ONU YPP 2026 : Programme Jeunes Professionnels – 19 octobre 2026

Contexte

Applications are now open for the 2026 United Nations Young Professionals Programme. The UN Young Professionals Programme (YPP) is a recruitment initiative for talented, highly qualified professionals to start a career as an international civil servant with the UN Secretariat. It consists of an entrance examination process and professional development once those who are successful start their career with the UN. The YPP examination is held once a year in different subject areas, depending on the needs of the UN. YPP is open to nationals of participating countries. The list of participating countries varies from year to year.

Profil recherché

• Nationality: You need to be a national of a participating country.
• Education: You will need at least a first-level university degree relevant for the exam (at least a relevant Bachelor’s degree or a 3- year equivalent degree).
• Age: You need to be 32 years or younger in the year of the examination.
• Language: You need to be fluent in either English or French.
• Participating Countries: Please see the list of countries in the YPP Exam Cycles section on this page.

Conditions et avantages

Timeline Please note that this timeline is for reference only, as it varies a bit from year to year. The below provides an overview of the steps and general time frame of the YPP exams from start to finish.

• Application Period (October – November): Review the job opening and requirements, create and submit your application on inspira.un.org.
• Applications Screened (December – January): Applications evaluated based on eligibility criteria, candidates notified of eligibility and convoked to the examination.
• Assessment Process (February – May): Examinations administered online, examinations marked, verification of exam results.
• Interviews & Results (June – August): Candidates notified of results of written examination, interviews conducted, notification of overall results.

Dossier de candidature

• Application via Inspira or the UN Careers Portal
• Relevant university degree certificates
• Proof of nationality

Comment postuler

Application Process :

1. Confirm your eligibility: Carefully review basic application criteria on this page.
2. Review the Job Opening: The YPP application period typically opens each June. The job openings, specific to each exam area, will be found through the Job Search function in Inspira or the UN Careers Portal. Read carefully to determine if you meet the requirements.
3. Prepare an application: Watch the YPP Application Guide Videos (Part 1 and Part 2) prior to applying! A general UN ‘Applicant Guide’ is available in Inspira by logging in and clicking on the “Manuals’’ link inside the Main Menu.

Adresse/lien : Create and submit your application on inspira.un.org. For More Information: Visit the Official Webpage of the United Nations Young Professionals Programme.

Date limite : November 30, 2026