💬 About the Programme
Are you ready to launch a global career with the United Nations? 🌐 The UN Young Professionals Programme (YPP) is your gateway into an international career with the UN Secretariat — designed for talented, motivated, and highly qualified young people from participating Member States.
The 2025 YPP Exam Area is Global Communications, offering a unique opportunity for aspiring professionals to begin their UN journey as Associate Officers (P2 level) in international communications, public information, and strategic media.
Those who pass the exam will be placed on a UN roster valid for three years, eligible for recruitment into positions across various UN offices worldwide, including New York, Geneva, Nairobi, Bangkok, Vienna, Beirut, Santiago, and Addis Ababa.
🏛️ Key Details
Position Title: Global Communications Associate Officer (P2 Level)
Department: Department of Operational Support
Duty Stations: Multiple (Global – New York, Vienna, Nairobi, Bangkok, Geneva, etc.)
Job Opening ID: 265848
Application Deadline: 14 December 2025
Exam Date: February–June 2026 (Online Written & Oral Stages)
🌟 Why Apply for the UN YPP 2025
The YPP is one of the most competitive entry points into the United Nations, offering:
🌍 A truly international career with global mobility.
📈 A professional start at the P1/P2 entry level within the UN Secretariat.
🎓 Two-year renewable contract with potential for a continuing appointment.
💬 Exposure to cross-cutting areas like communications, diplomacy, and development.
📚 Global recognition, mentoring, and professional growth.
🧭 Eligibility Criteria
To apply, candidates must meet all of the following requirements:
✅ Be a national of one of the participating Member States (list below).
✅ Be 32 years old or younger by 31 December 2025 (born on or after 1 January 1993).
✅ Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in one of the following areas:
Arts Business & Administration Computing Journalism & Information Humanities Social & Behavioral Sciences ✅ Be fluent in English or French.
Participating Countries for 2025:
Andorra, Angola, Belize, Brunei Darussalam, China, Cuba, DPRK, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Germany, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao PDR, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Monaco, Nauru, Oman, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Qatar, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, UAE, USA, Vanuatu, Viet Nam.
🎯 Main Responsibilities
As an Associate Communications Officer, successful candidates may:
📰 Develop and implement global communication campaigns.
🎥 Produce multimedia content (videos, podcasts, and digital storytelling).
📢 Manage public relations, press briefings, and media partnerships.
📊 Conduct social media and data analysis to shape communication strategy.
🕊️ Draft speeches, reports, and content for UN communications platforms.
🌎 Build cross-platform strategies promoting UN priorities and outreach.
🧩 Assessment Process
The YPP selection involves three stages:
1️⃣ Screening of Applications – verifying eligibility.
2️⃣ Online Written Examination – two parts (General & Specialized Papers).
3️⃣ Oral Examination – conducted via online interview.
Successful candidates are placed on a global roster valid for 3 years.
📍 Locations
Positions may be offered in:
📌 Addis Ababa, Bangkok, Beirut, Geneva, Nairobi, New York, Santiago, Vienna
📅 Application Deadline
14 December 2025 (11:59 p.m. New York time)
🔗 Application Link
Apply directly on the official UN Careers Portal:
👉 https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/265848?language=en
⚠️ Important Notes
No application fees at any stage — beware of fraud. Applicants must upload all required documents (passport and degree). Placement on the YPP roster does not guarantee immediate employment. Visit careers.un.org/ypp for detailed guidance.
