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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To qualified candidates under 33 years of age<\/strong> who self-identify as people of African ancestry <\/strong>or are from an African country<\/strong>The 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By 2022, UNFPA will be recruiting five young professionals<\/strong> to join the team at UNFPA headquarters in New York<\/strong>. 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n