The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Organization Affairs sponsors qualified U.S. citizens for participation in the United Nations Junior Professional Officer (JPO) program*. This program recruits American citizens under an agreement between the United Nations (UN) and the United States government to work for the UN on projects that promote international peace & security and economic & social development.
Selected Junior Professional Officers are appointed to the UN for a period of one year, with a possible extension for a second year, subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding. This staffing program strengthens the capacity of the UN and provides U.S. citizens with the experience and skills necessary to become active members of the international community. After completing their assignments, many JPOs successfully compete for other positions in the UN.
Though sponsored and funded by the U.S. Department of State, selected JPOs are considered international civil servants and are employees of the UN. Positions will be filled at the P2, Step 1 level with a full benefits package.
*Note: The UN is transitioning from the term Associate Expert (AE) to Junior Professional Officer (JPO). The terms JPO and AE may be used interchangeably.
Education: Advanced university degree in a relevant field.
Professional Experience: A minimum of two years of relevant work experience.
Nationality: Only U.S. citizens may apply.
Junior Professional Officers are entry-level professionals, so candidates with the appropriate level of experience typically are in their late-20s to early-30s. However, there is no specific age requirement to apply and all applicants possessing the relevant experience are considered.
Please note that the following position is open to United States citizens only.
Position: JPO in Political Affairs and Analysis
Department: Department of Political Affairs (DPA) / Office of the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO)
Duty Station: Jerusalem
Grade Level: P2
Application Deadline: The application period is now CLOSED. Please subscribe to our Job Alerts for notification of future JPO vacancies, and visit the Students and Young Professionals section of the website for information about other JPO programs, internships, and more. You may also visit our Job Search page at any time to view current vacancies, at all levels, with the UN and other international organizations.
The JPO Program selection process is carried out jointly by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Organization Affairs and the United Nations. Please review the full Terms of Reference for this position. To apply, please send a completed UN Personal History Statement and a Letter of Motivation (following the instructions below) to UNAEProgramApp@state.gov by the deadline above. Please state the title of the position - JPO in Political Affairs and Analysis - in the Subject line of your email.
No other applications materials are needed at this stage. These two documents provide you the opportunity to include all required information, including your professional work experience, references, and more. You do not need to submit a resume/CV, or attach copies of degrees and other documents, at this time. In addition to the instructions provided on the Personal History Statement, please be sure to follow the instructions below:
