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Published: 12 May 2022 3,192 views
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is launching the second cohort of its programme to hire young talent from Africa and of African descent. The Young Professionals from Africa and of African Descent programme is a starting point for an exciting career with the United Nations, aiming to attract motivated young professionals with diverse academic and professional backgrounds.
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.
| Application Deadline | Not Specified |
| Funding Type | Fully Funded |
| Country to study | United States |
| Type | College School |
| Sponsor | United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) |
| Gender | Men and Women |
To be eligible for UNFPA Young Professionals from Africa and of African Descent, applicants are expected to meet the following conditions:
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.
For more details,visit UNFPA website