The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is launching the second cohort of its programme to hire young talent from Africa and of African descent. The Young Professionals from Africa and of African Descent programme is a starting point for an exciting career with the United Nations, aiming to attract motivated young professionals with diverse academic and professional backgrounds.
Open to qualified candidates who are 32 years of age or younger in 2022, who self-identify as a person of African descent or are a national of an African country, the programme offers an opportunity for selected candidates to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, international environment and the potential to grow into impactful leadership roles in international development.
In 2022, UNFPA will recruit five young professionals to join the team at the UNFPA headquarters in New York. The young professionals will be offered a competitive salary and benefits package with an initial one-year fixed-term appointment at the P-2 level, renewable at least once, subject to satisfactory performance.
About United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
UNFPA is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency. Our mission is to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.
UNFPA Young Professionals Programme
| Application Deadline | Not Specified |
| Country to study | United States |
| Type | College School |
| Sponsor | United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of UNFPA Young Professionals Programme
- UNFPA will recruit five young professionals to join the team at the UNFPA headquarters in New York.
- The young professionals will be offered a competitive salary and benefits package with an initial one-year fixed-term appointment at the P-2 level, renewable at least once, subject to satisfactory performance.
Requirements for UNFPA Young Professionals Programme Qualification
To be eligible for UNFPA Young Professionals from Africa and of African Descent, applicants are expected to meet the following conditions:
- The program is open to qualified candidates who are 32 years of age or younger in 2022,
- Applicants who self-identify as a person of African descent or are a national of an African country,
- The programme offers an opportunity for selected candidates to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, international environment and the potential to grow into impactful leadership roles in international development.
Application Deadline
Not SpecifiedHow to Apply
Applicants for the UNFPA Young Professionals from Africa and of African Descent (YPAD) programme can proceed to view the how to apply process via the official webpage for the programme and submit their application as instructed.
For more details,visit UNFPA website
