UNESCO Young Professionals Programme 2018 for young graduates
The UNESCO Young Professionals Programme (YPP) aims to improve the geographical representation of the Secretariat, promote gender parity at international professional level, create an enhanced pool of young civil servants, enriching and diversifying UNESCO. The YPP provides young university graduates and young qualified professionals from non- and under-represented Member States an opportunity to join UNESCO at the early stage of their professional career.
YPP 2018 is now launched. UNESCO will receive qualified candidatures from the UNESCO’s NATIONAL COMMISSION of non- and under-represented Member States. Interested candidates are welcome to contact their relevant NATCOM to apply for the Programme.
Nationality: non- or under-represented Member State at UNESCO. (Please consult the current geographical distribution click here).Age: 32 years maximum. Candidates must be born not i.e. born not before 1st January 1986
Education: an advanced university degree in education, culture, science, social and human sciences or communication, or in a field related to the management and administration of an international organization.Languages: fluent English or French. Knowledge of both working languages is an asset. Knowledge of Spanish, Russian, Arabic or Chinese is an additional asset.Experience: initial professional experience is an asset, but not mandatory.Values: Integrity, professionalism, respect for diversity and a strong commitment to the UNESCO mission.
Academic background envisaged for YPP 2018：
Education SciencesPublic PolicyNatural and Basic SciencesCultural HeritageSocial and Human SciencesCommunications and InformationInternational Relations and Political SciencesEconomicsInternational Cooperation and DevelopmentPublic and International LawBusiness AdministrationFinance, Accounting, AuditManagement Information Systems, Information Technology or related field
Application Procedure:
Candidatures
• A maximum of 15 qualified candidatures
Documents to Submit
• One copy of the Curriculum Vitae of each candidate (in English or French)
• Candidates information list (template attached)
Contact Information
• Rossella SALVIA, Coordinator YPP 2018
Call for applications – Young Professional Programme 2018 (pdf)
Application Deadline: June 30th 2018
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the UNESCO Young Professionals Programme 2018
