Junior Professionals Officer Programme

The Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme is an established programme within the United Nations.

The main objective of the JPO Programme is to provide young professionals with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of multilateral international cooperation through a learning experience under the supervision of specialists, and to contribute to the advancement and furtherance of their organization's mandate.  It is a mutually beneficial relationship, while Member States have the opportunity to provide hands-on experience to their young professionals, the Organization benefits from an addition to its own staffing complement. 

JPO positions are nominated and financed by a Member State. Only nominations submitted through the respective sponsoring Member State will be considered. No direct applications will be accepted.

JPO positions are independent from, and additional to, the posts financed by the Organization's regular budget. In nominating candidates for a position in the programme, sponsoring Member States agree to bear the responsibility of all costs related to the JPO.

JPO 21-03 Junior Professional Officer, Department of Partnerships and Projects (Biosafety)

Closing date for receipt of Member State nominations: 28 February 2023

JPO 21-04 Junior Professional Officer, Department of Partnerships and Projects (Innovation)

Closing date for receipt of Member State nominations: 28 February 2023

JPO 21-05 Junior Professional Officer, Department for Partnerships and Projects (GHG Projects)

Closing date for receipt of Member State nominations: 28 February 2023

JPO 21-07 Junior Professional Officer, Subdivision for Maritime Security and Facilitation, Maritime Safety Division

Closing date for receipt of Member State nominations has been extended to:  30 April 2023

JPO 21-09 Junior Professional Officer, Regional Presence Office for Technical Cooperation for East Asia (Manila, The Philippines), Technical Cooperation Division

Closing date for receipt of Member State nominations has been extended to: 31 January 2023

JPO 21-10 Junior Professional Officer, Subdivision for Programme Management and Coordination, Technical Cooperation Division

Closing date for receipt of Member State nominations has been extended to:  31 January 2023

JPO 22-02 Junior Professional Officer, Information and Communication Technology Services, Administrative Division

Closing date for receipt of Member State nominations : 30 April 2023

JPO 22-03 Junior Professional Officer, Air Pollution and Energy Efficiency Section, Maritime Environment Division

Closing date for receipt of Member State nominations : 31 January 2023