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The JPO programme is open to applicants from participating countries. Candidates from developing countries may apply for positions in the framework of the Dutch, Belgian and Italian JPO...
JPOs and SDPs are Women as of August 1st, 2025. Duty Stations worldwide where JPOs and SDPs are deployed as of August 1st, 2025.
The Junior Professional Officer (JPO) programme is one of the most structured entry points into the UN system at the P-2 level. Unlike regular vacancies, JPO positions are funded by donor governments for their nationals — making eligibility nationality-dependent.
The JPO programs also encourage U.S. citizens to become active members of the international community. After completing their JPO assignments, many JPOs successfully compete for positions at UNHCR, IOM, and in other international and non-governmental humanitarian organizations.
Junior Professional Officers (JPOs) are young professionals who are interested in the UN and humanitarian work, who prove able to contribute to UNHCR’s future and its work on behalf of refugees, internally displaced people and the stateless.
The Japan Patent Office (特許庁, Tokkyochō; JPO) is a Japanese governmental agency in charge of industrial property right affairs, under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The Japan Patent Office is located in Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda, Tokyo and is one of the world's largest patent offices.
The Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme is an established programme within the United Nations.
How to apply for a United Nations JPO role – Junior Professional Officer Program Guide Learn how to apply for the United Nations Junior Professional Officer (JPO) program, including eligibility, application steps, and tips to boost your chances of starting an international career at the UN.