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Announcements
There are currently no new vacancies for UNDP JPO positions financed by The Netherlands.
Vacancies are usually announced throughout the calendar year by UNDP.
The Dutch JPO Programme in numbers
For further information on the number of JPOs financed by the Netherlands and administered by the UNDP JPOSC please refer to the Facts and Figures section.
Requirements
To be eligible to apply to the Dutch JPO Programme, candidates must:
- Have completed a study relevant to international co-operation concluding in a university degree at M.Sc./M.A. level; or: a study relevant to international co-operation concluding in a degree at B.Sc./B.A. level followed by a minimum of three years of working experience;
- Be committed to the UN values, highly motivated, professional, have good interpersonal skills and be able to adapt to a multi-cultural environment;
- Be fluent in English, Spanish or French (according to the language of the duty station) and possess a working knowledge of at least one of the other two. Fluency in other UN languages can be an asset and may be tested in the interview;
- Not have worked earlier as JPOs/APOs/YPOs/AEs ; and
- Only apply for positions outside their country of origin.
- Be a national of a developing country that appears on the list of "Eligible countries Netherlands JPOs/APOs/YPOs/AEs Programme"; and
- Have obtained either their first or second degree university education in a developing country on the above list.
Candidates from the Netherlands, candidates with permanent residence status in the Netherlands and candidates from other EU Member States are to be regarded as 'Dutch' candidates. They can therefore only apply for positions under the Dutch 'quota'.
More detailed information on applicant requirements is provided on website of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Application & Contact Details
Candidates interested in a specific JPO position financed by the Netherlands should submit an online application.
Please check the Current vacancies section for further instructions, tips and recommendations on the online application.
Detailed presentations of each vacancy and further application details can be accessed on the website of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Useful links
- Dutch JPO Programme - for Dutch applicants
- Dutch JPO Programme - for applicants of eligible Developing Countries
- General website of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Background information on Dutch Development Cooperation Policies
- General tips for your application and career management on the JPO Service Centre Career Management website