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3 positions at the United Nations reserved for Swiss nationals at P-2 level (multiple duty stations)

Multiple locations

  • Organization: CINFO - Center for Information, Counseling and Training for Professions relating to International Cooperation
  • Location: Multiple locations
  • Grade: Junior level - P-2, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Democratic Governance
    • Children's rights (health and protection)
    • Protection Officer (Refugee)
  • Closing Date: Closed

JPO positions are among the few opportunities early in a career to enter the UN System and the world of international organizations in general. And, considering the generally low number of applicants at present, the chances are even higher for qualified candidates to succeed. 

Who is eligible?

Swiss professionals with a master’s degree, minimum three years of professional experience and an interest in starting a career in the United Nations system are invited to apply for the following three positions:

Programme Analyst (Democratic Governance) (P-2)

The United Nations Development Programme, UNDP, Islamabad
Application deadline: Open


Associate Protection Officer (P-2)
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, UNHCR, Bamako
Application deadline: 02 May 2018


Child Protection Officer (P-2)
The United Nations Children's Fund, UNICEF, Bogota
Application deadline: 02 May 2018


These positions are financed by the Swiss Government as part of the Swiss JPO programme and represent one of the few opportunities for Swiss nationals to enter the United Nations. Open to Swiss nationals only, the application procedure for JPO positions is less competitive than for other positions in the UN system.

This vacancy is now closed.
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