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Developing young talented professionals' careers

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Who we are

The JPO Service Centre administers the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme and the Specialist Development Programme (SDP). 

These programmes provide young professionals pursuing a career in development with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in multilateral technical cooperation and international development within a UN agency.

Our Impact

260

Total

Young Talent administered by the JPO Service Centre as of May 1st, 2022

75

%

JPOs and SDPs are Women as of May 1st, 2022

68

Total

Duty Stations worldwide where JPOs and SDPs are deployed as of May 1st 2022

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