Locations
The Netherlands
Requirements
For Dutch Nationals
- Candidates must have an advanced university degree at Master’s level in a study relevant to the advertised position and minimum 2 years relevant work experience after obtaining first university degree.
- In exceptional cases candidates with a Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 4 years relevant working experience can be considered.
- Candidates have not previously held a JPO position.
- Be under the age of thirty-two (inclusive) by 31 December in the year of application.
- Work experience within the UN system should not exceed 1 year, including UNV, (paid) UN internship and UN consultancy.
- Working knowledge of English
- The posting is outside the candidates’ country of origin.
Additional requirements for candidates from the Netherlands
- Candidates should have the Dutch nationality.
Nationals of Developing Countries:
- Must appear on the list of the following countries eligible for the Dutch JPO Programme
Substantive parts of the candidates’ academic training (Bachelor and/or Master) must have taken place in a developing country that appears on the list of eligible countries.
In addition to the above requirements, all candidates should meet several supplementary criteria, such as:
- Be able to show their interest in international development cooperation.
- Preferably have working knowledge of a second official UN language next to English
Application and Contact Details
Candidates interested in a specific JPO position financed by the Netherlands should submit an online application.
Please check the Current vacancies section for further instructions, tips and recommendations on the online application.
Detailed presentations of each vacancy and further application details can be accessed on the website of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Dutch JPO Programme in numbers
For further information on the number of JPOs financed by The Netherlands and administered by the UNDP JPOSC please refer to the Facts and Figures section.
JPO Stories
Vacancies funded by The Netherlands
Vacancies are usually announced throughout the calendar year by UNDP through our website and on the Nedworc Foundation's website. Please visit the page for Current Vacancies for details.
Useful Links
- Dutch JPO Programme for Dutch applicants
- Dutch JPO Programme for applicants from eligible Developing Countries
- Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Dutch Development Cooperation Policies
- General tips for your application and career management