The UN is looking for highly qualified candidates who are ready to launch a professional career as an international civil servant. The Young Professionals Programme (YPP) is a recruitment initiative that brings new talent to the UN through an annual entrance examination. For young, high-calibre professionals across the globe, the examination is a platform for launching a career at the UN. This programme builds upon the National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCRE) which was held for the last time in 2010.

What does the un look for?

   As international civil servants, the UN personnel are expected to uphold the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity in all matters affecting their work and status. The UN, therefore, looks for certain unique character attributes in their prospective employees, which will stand them in good stead in making a difference in a complex world. These include:

• Ability to....