The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) recruitment is on for the 2022 cohort of the Young Professionals from Africa and of African Descent (YPAD) programme. The second cohort of its programme is for young talent from Africa and of African descent.
The Young Professionals from Africa and of African Descent programme is aimed at attracting motivated young professionals with diverse academic and professional backgrounds. The program is a starting point for an exciting career with the United Nations.
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Key Scholarship Details
These are some of the key details about the ongoing UNFPA Young Professionals Programme (YPAD):
- Company/Organisation(s): United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
- Program Location: New York
- Basic Qualifications: Graduates
- Program Type: Training Program
- Program Duration: 12 – 24 months
- Available Slot: Several
- Nationality: Africans
Details About the UNFPA Young Professionals Programme (YPAD)
Open to qualified candidates who are 32 years of age or younger in 2022, who self-identify as a person of African descent or are a national of an African country, the programme offers an opportunity for selected candidates to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, international environment and the potential to grow into impactful leadership roles in international development.
In 2022, UNFPA will recruit five young professionals to join the team at the UNFPA headquarters in New York. The young professionals will be offered a competitive salary and benefits package with an initial one-year fixed-term appointment at the P-2 level, renewable at least once, subject to satisfactory performance.
Eligibility Criteria for the UNFPA Young Professionals Programme (YPAD)
To be eligible for UNFPA Young Professionals from Africa and of African Descent, applicants are expected to meet the following conditions:
- The program is open to qualified candidates who are 32 years of age or younger in 2022,
- Applicants who self-identify as a person of African descent or are a national of an African country,
- The programme offers an opportunity for selected candidates to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, international environment and the potential to grow into impactful leadership roles in international development.
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How to Apply
Interested and eligible applicants for the UNFPA Young Professionals from Africa and of African Descent (YPAD) programme can proceed to view the how to apply process via the official webpage for the programme and submit their application as instructed.
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Application Deadline: Not Specified
