Friday, August 17, 2012

Young Professionals Programme (UN Civil Services)Examination 2012


Young Professionals Programme (UN Civil Services)

The United Nations in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs and Indian Council for Cultural Relations is conducting the Young Professionals Programme

(UN Civil Services) Examination 2012, a recruitment initiative that brings new talent to the United Nations through an annual entrance examination. The examination is open to Indian nationals for the first time after many years. For young, high-calibre professionals, the programme is a platform for launching a career at the United Nations.


Applications from women are strongly encouraged. 

The eligibility requirements are:
• 32 years old or younger as of 31 December 2012
• Bachelor's or Master's university degree in a subject related to the job family that you are applying to
• Fluent in English or French

This year the examination is offered to candidates with academic backgrounds in:
• Architecture* EconomicAffairs • Information System and Technology* Political Affairs
• Radio producer (Kiswahili/Portuguese) • Social Affairs.

The YPP exam will be held on 5 December 2012 in New Delhi. 

Eligible candidates should apply online at http://careers.un.org/YPP where you will also, get further information on eligibility requirements and the application procedure. 

The last date for receipt of applications is 12 September 2012. 

Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.

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