UNESCO 2023 Young Professionals Programme (YPP) for Young Graduates And Professionals

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.

• Table of Content
• About United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
• Young Professionals Programme (YPP)
• Aim and Benefits of Young Professionals Programme (YPP)
• Requirements for Young Professionals Programme (YPP) Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Young Professionals Programme (YPP)
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It seeks to build peace through international cooperation in Education, the Sciences and Culture. UNESCO's programmes contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals defined in Agenda 2030, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015. Political and economic arrangements of governments are not enough to secure the lasting and sincere support of the peoples. Peace must be founded upon dialogue and mutual understanding. Peace must be built upon the intellectual and moral solidarity of humanity. I... continue reading

Young Professionals Programme (YPP)

Aim and Benefits of Young Professionals Programme (YPP)

Candidate will be placed on regular Fixed-term Contract at P1/P2 level.

Requirements for Young Professionals Programme (YPP) Qualification

To be eligible for the UNESCO Young Professionals Programme:

• Nationality: non- or under-represented Member State at UNESCO.
• 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

Interview date, Process and Venue for Young Professionals Programme (YPP)

Selection Criteria: 

Besides the above criteria, selection  for the UNESCO Young Professionals Programme will be based on the organisation’s core values, integrity, professionalism, respect for diversity and commitment to UNESCO’s mandate. A relevant first professional experience can be an added advantage but is not an essential requirement.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying to for the Young Professional Programme or want to know if you are eligible, please contact your National Commission or Permanent Delegation.

For more details, visit UNESCO website.