The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has opened the 2nd edition of the "Young Professionals from Africa and African Descent" programme to hire young talent from Africa and African descent.

The Young Professionals from Africa and African Descent programme is a starting point for an exciting career at the United Nations, with the aim of attracting motivated young professionals with diverse academic and professional backgrounds.

To qualified candidates under 33 years of age who self-identify as people of African ancestry or are from an African countryThe programme offers an opportunity for successful candidates to gain practical experience in a fast-paced international environment and the potential to grow into impactful leadership roles in international development.

By 2022, UNFPA will be recruiting five young professionals to join the team at UNFPA headquarters in New York. Young professionals will be offered a competitive salary and benefits package with an initial one-year fixed-term appointment at P-2 level, renewable at least once, subject to satisfactory performance.

See more details on how to proceed to apply on the official website.

Application deadline: not specified.