YPP Exam: Development and Sustainability (for external applicants)
Organizational Context
The Young Professionals Programme (YPP) places successful candidates on a roster for vacancies across the UN Secretariat, valid for three years. Placements are at the P-1/P-2 level (Associate Officer) and can be in various duty stations globally. Positions in Development and Sustainability are primarily within DESA, UNCTAD, and Regional Commissions, focusing on economic, social, environmental, and sustainable development issues aligned with the SDGs.
Job Purpose
This role is part of the Young Professionals Programme (YPP) for external applicants in Development and Sustainability. Successful candidates will be placed on a roster for Associate Officer positions (P-1/P-2) within UN Secretariat entities like DESA, UNCTAD, and Regional Commissions. The programme aims to fill vacancies related to economic, social, environmental, and sustainable development issues, supporting global policies and national actions guided by the Sustainable Development Goals. The role contributes to research, analysis, policy development, intergovernmental support, and technical cooperation in these critical areas, fostering professional careers within the UN system with potential for continuing contracts after an initial two-year fixed-term appointment.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities vary by assignment but encompass research and data analysis on economic, social, environmental, statistical, and sustainable development issues, including data collection, validation, analysis, and visualization. This includes applying research methods, statistical methodologies, and analytical tools, potentially including emerging technologies and data science. Policy analysis involves contributing to studies, reports, and written outputs, preparing briefing notes, and staying updated on relevant policies. Intergovernmental support includes preparing inputs for reports and documentation, following meetings, and liaising with stakeholders. Technical cooperation involves contributing to program design, implementation, monitoring, and capacity development activities, including training and knowledge sharing.
Work Experience
No work experience is required for this role. However, relevant work experience may be considered as an additional screening criterion if more than 90 candidates from the same country apply to the same exam area.
Skills
Professionalism, Planning & Organizing, Teamwork.