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Global Affairs Canada: Junior Professional Officer Programme (JPO)

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Note:  This program has been suspended by the Government of Canada under Stephen Harper. Positions have not been offered to Canadians since 2010. Positions are still available for nationals of many countries in Europe, Australia, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

The Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme is an opportunity for young Canadians to work in the United Nations (UN) development system, as regular UN staff. It allows them to gain valuable field-level experience in the management of multilateral aid projects. Working for development within the UN means that JPOs will work in a diverse, multi-cultural environment, and may be posted to virtually any developing country in the world. Some of the UN divisions that accept JPOs include: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and its affiliated funds/programmes: Drylands Development Centre (DDC); Inter-Agency Procurement Services Office (IAPSO); United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF); United Nations Development Group Office (UNDGO); United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM); United Nations Volunteers (UNV), Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), United Nations University (UNU), Universal Postal Union (UPU), World Health Organization (WHO), Mekong River Commission (MRC).

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Program type

All programs

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Countries

Requirements

Duration
  • 6-12 months
  • 12 months+
Minimum age
18
Maximum age
32
Student status required
No
Qualifications required
  • Graduate degree
Languages
Application process
Candidates interested in the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme are required to meet the following general eligibility requirements: be a Canadian citizen, be less than 32 years of age at the time of the application, possess a completed Master's degree in a related discipline. United Nations (UN) development agencies will select the best candidates based on qualifications matching with posting profiles. Written and spoken proficiency in two of the UN's three working languages (English, French, Spanish) is a definite asset and, in some cases, required. As well, work experience (paid or voluntary) in a developing country is a definite asset.

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Global Affairs Canada - Affaires mondiales Canada

GAC manages Canada’s diplomatic relations, provides consular services, promotes international trade, and leads Canada’s international assistance. AMC gère les relations diplomatiques du Canada, fournit les services consulaires, fait la promotion du commerce international et dirige l’aide internat...

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