Current JPO Vacancies funded by Spain

Vacancy Announcement:
14 Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Positions with the United Nations
funded by the MDG Achievement Fund open to nationals of eligible developing countries

 

The United Nations are looking for young professionals from eligible developing countries (see list below under “Conditions of eligibility”) who can combine passion for development with technical and managerial services in an international multi-cultural setting and who have the capacity and commitment to be trained in a hands-on approach to poverty reduction and development. Under the supervision of a senior staff member, JPOs are directly involved in the design, monitoring and implementation of UN programme activities.

As a Junior Professional Officer (JPO) you will be hired as a professional staff member paid accordingly and entitled to international benefits covering living expenses, travel and relocation as well as additional benefits if serving in a high security level area.

These JPO positions are sponsored by the MDG Achievement Fund and the standard length of contract as a JPO is two years based on satisfactory performance. Being a JPO provides young professionals with further opportunities to pursue a career within international development.

 

The following 14 positions are currently open for application of nationals from eligible developing countries:

Conditions of eligibility:

All Candidates must:

  • Be under 32 years of age on the date of their application;
  • Have completed a university education at Master's degree level in a relevant area of study;
  • 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). Fluency in other UN languages can be an asset and may be tested in the interview;
  • Be a national of one of the following eligible countries:
      • Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Cap Verde, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Haiti, Honduras, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Mali, Mauritania, Mexico, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nicaragua, Niger, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Senegal, Sudan, Syria, The Philippines, Timor Leste, Tunisia, Uruguay, Venezuela and Viet Nam.
  • May not apply for a post in their own country.

Other information

  • The Initial offer of appointment is one year, renewable for up to a maximum of two years.
  • Grade/Step: first year: P2/1, second year: P2/2 (as per UN Contractual Reform effective 1 July 2009).
  • Deadline for receipt of applications is Tuesday 14 July 2009 (midnight, Copenhagen time).
  • Interviews will be conducted by phone or video conference.
  • Please note that only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.


Online application

Eligible candidates must apply through the online application system:

The MDG Achievement Fund

Funded by the Spanish Government, the MDG Achievement Fund is a United Nations resource that finances and supports national efforts to accelerate progress on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Its work aims to:

  • Positively impact the status of the MDGs and tackle inequality;
  • Increase national ownership and civil society participation; and
  • Improve aid effectiveness by building on the collective strength of the United Nations
The MDG Achievement Fund supports almost 130 joint programmes in the areas of gender equality, youth employment, economic governance, culture and development, conflict prevention, environment, child nutrition and private sector.

Should you wish to read more about the MDG Achievement Fund, please go to www.undp.org/mdgf.

 

Tips and recommendations for your online application:

  • Before starting the application, you are recommended to examine this sample copy of the application document. This will give you the opportunity to collect and prepare all the requested information that you need before starting the online application process. It is a good idea to pre-type some information outside of the system and use the "cut and paste" method to reduce the time needed online and chance of error in the system.


  • Cover letter:
    The "Cover letter" section in the online application offers you the opportunity to explain what has motivated you to apply for the specific post (or posts). It is also an opportunity for you to highlight what you think are your most relevant qualifications for the particular post(s) you are interested in.

    Please note that you are expected to write a separate and relevant cover letter for each post for which you are applying.

    For your cover letter(s), please use the language indicated beside the respective vacancy notice, which is the language of the duty station and in which a high level of competency is required. There is, however, provision for limited language training for the selected candidate if necessary.


  • Employment Record (question 26):
    Please list any relevant work experience you have. You may include internships, part-time or voluntary work as well as full-time paid work - but please indicate if it is unpaid or part-time. It is important to include a detailed description of the main responsibilities and tasks you carried out during each period of employment.


  • Training courses and international experience:
    Please mention any relevant training courses that you have attended under question 24 or question 30. Please remember to indicate in question 30 any international experience you may have.


  • Web browser:
    Some users may experience difficulties accessing the online application through web browsers such as Mozilla Firefox. We therefore recommend you to use Internet Explorer.

 

 

Notice

UNDP, as a matter of practice, does not charge any application, processing or training fee at any stage of the recruitment process. If you have any questions as to vacancy announcements you may have received, please refer to this website.

UNDP is currently aware of fictitious vacancy announcements that are being circulated through the internet, the purpose of which is to get people to register for a training and send in a fee. If you believe that you have received such a notice, please forward it, and any other related information you have received, to scamalert@undp.org. Since logos, emblems, names and addresses can be easily copied or reproduced, you are advised to take particular care in applying for vacancies, including undertaking all appropriate measures to protect against the unauthorised use of any personal information you may have provided as a result of the scam.

 

Comments or suggestions? Please contact the Webmaster