UN Young Professionals Program 2025 applications are now open. The United Nations Young Professionals Program is a global recruitment initiative designed to attract talented young graduates from participating countries and help them begin a career with the UN Secretariat. Since the program targets beginners, applicants are not required to have previous work experience. Selected candidates receive a two years fixed term contract at the P1 or P2 professional level. All selected professionals must be willing to accept placement in any role at a UN duty station. Complete details about eligibility, benefits, exam structure, countries, and the application process are given below.
Eligibility Criteria for the UN Young Professionals Program 2025
• Nationality: Applicants must belong to the participating countries listed for the 2025 cycle.
• Required Qualification: A completed bachelor’s degree is mandatory to sit for the UN YPP exam.
• Age Requirement: Applicants must be 32 years old or younger at the time of the examination.
• Language Requirement: Fluency in English or French is required.
• Work Experience: Prior work experience is not required for eligibility.
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How the UN Young Professionals Program 2025 Works
The program includes an annual competitive entrance exam. Eligible candidates must pass this exam to move forward in the YPP selection process.
Examination Areas
• Political Affairs, Human Rights, Humanitarian Affairs
• Human Resources, Administration, Management and Analysis
• Finance and Budget
Position Type, Contract Level, and Duration
Selected candidates receive a two year fixed term contract at the P1 or P2 professional level. After the completion of two years and based on performance, candidates may be considered for a continuing contract.
Meaning of P1 and P2 Levels
P1 and P2 levels are entry level positions in the United Nations professional category.
• The P1 level is for individuals holding a bachelor’s degree with no work experience.
• The P2 level is for candidates with a bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience or a master’s degree with no experience.
Duty Station and Work Location
Successful candidates must be willing to work at any UN duty station or field operation for a minimum period of two years.
Eligible Countries for UN YPP 2025
The list of participating countries changes each year. Nationals from the following countries can apply in 2025:
A – K: Andorra, Angola, Belize, Brunei Darussalam, China, Cuba, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Germany, Grenada, Guinea Bissau, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait.
L – R: Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Monaco, Nauru, Oman, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Qatar.
S – Z: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Timor Leste, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu, Vietnam.
Estimated Timeline for the UN YPP
• Deadline: 14 December 2025
• Screening of Applications: November to December
• Assessment Process: January to April
• Interviews and Results: May to June
How to Apply for the UN Young Professionals Program 2025
Applications must be submitted online through Inspira. The application window usually opens in June each year. Eligible candidates can access the portal during the official application period and complete the required form to be considered.
https://careers.un.org/young-professionals-programme?language=en