United Nations Development Programme (UNDP): Junior Professional Officer Programme

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

UNDP is the UN's global development network. It advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. UNDP operates in 166 countries, working with them on their own solutions to global and national development challenges. Areas of focus include democratic governance, poverty reduction, crisis prevention and recovery, energy and environment, and HIV/AIDS.

Candidates for the JPO Programme are selected on a highly competitive basis. The qualifications below are required for consideration: - Usually be under 32 years of age; - Academic qualifications: Master's degree (or equivalent) in a development-related discipline; - Minimum of one to two years of working experience in a developing country is highly desirable; - Language skills: written and spoken proficiency in at least two of the three working languages used by UNDP: English, French and Spanish. Fluency in Arabic, Russian or Portuguese is an asset; - Excellent information technology skills, including word-processing, database applications, presentation software and Internet; - Evidence of ability to think strategically; to express ideas clearly; to work independently and in teams; to demonstrate a sense of self-assuredness combined with cultural and gender sensitivity; - A strong commitment to development; an interest in adapting to varied physical and professional environments; and a desire to work with people with different language, national and cultural backgrounds; - Respect for the principles of the United Nations Charter and the participating UN agencies Mission Statements.

Written and spoken proficiency in at least two of the three working languages used by UNDP: English~ French and Spanish. Fluency in Arabic~ Russian or Portuguese is an asset.