1. Junior Professional Officer JPO Programme
YOUNG TALENT FOR THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
October 2017

2. The JPO Programme
Gives young professionals experience in multilateral development co-operation and UN System activities
Enhances the capacity of the UN System
Supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals
Builds a pool and network of development practitioners
Provides one of the best entry points for a career with the UN system in general

3. The JPO Programme: Key Facts & Figures
Most UN Organizations offer a JPO Programme
Around 700 active JPOs in the UN System at any given time

4. The JPO Positions
Entry level international positions
Fixed-term staff contract under UN Rules and Regulations
Appointed at P1/P2 level
Funded for 2 to 4 years
In country, regional, headquarters offices
Training - a key component

5. JPO Requirements Under 32 years of age Master’s degree (or equivalent)
Minimum 2 years of working experience
Proficiency in English
Relevant technical competencies for the specific post
Strong commitment to development and the UN mandate

6. JPO Profiles
Programme/Policy: Human Rights, Governance, Rule of Law, Health, Maternal Health, Gender Equality, Education, Energy and Environment, Crisis response and prevention, humanitarian, refugees, migration
Management/Operations: Procurement, Human Resources, Finance, IT, Communication, Partnerships, Fund-Raisinjg

7. Career Trends Above 55% JPO retention (UNDP)
At least 15% of current UNDP international staff are former JPOs
25% of UN Resident Coordinators are former JPOs
25% continue with international cooperation
10% within academia
10% in the private sector
Haoliang Xu
- Assistant Administrator and Director, Asia and Pacific
- UNDP JPO in Kazakstan
- From China

8. JPOs in action
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