Posted: Thursday, 9 August 2018
2018 YPP Exam Preparation
Please visit the Examination Structure page to view a previous YPP exam for Legal Affairs, Social Affairs, and Statistics. Please note that the past exams are meant to provide further insight into some of the question types and topics that may be covered – these are not exhaustive, as there may be other question types or topics covered in the upcoming exams. Suggested reading lists for the 2018 YPP exams will be shared in the near future.
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Posted: Tuesday, 24 July 2018
2018 YPP exam preparation
Interested in getting an early start on preparing for the 2018 YPP exams? Please visit the UN-iLibrary and browse the publications (Browse by Theme). You may also wish to read “The Essential UN” while you’re there. We will share additional tips and preparation guidance in the near future.
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Posted: Monday, 23 July 2018
Can I apply to the 2018 YPP exam if I am waiting on results for the 2017 YPP exam?
Candidates who applied to the 2017 YPP examination and wish to apply to the 2018 YPP examination, are allowed to do so (if they meet the eligibility requirements). Applying to the YPP 2018 examination will not affect your current YPP 2017 application. Good luck!
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Posted: Monday, 11 June 2018
YPP 2018 EXAMS – APPLICATION PERIOD IS OPEN!
The application period is open from 11 June through 9 August 2018 (closes at 11:59 PM New York time). Please log in to inspira.un.org to view and apply to the Job Openings (JO).
• 2018 YPP Exam in LEGAL AFFAIRS: JO # 97458
• 2018 YPP Exam in SOCIAL AFFAIRS: JO # 97511
• 2018 YPP Exam in STATISTICS: JO # 97438
Current UN Secretariat staff applying through the G to P or G to N tracks will find the relevant job openings through inspira, using their internal staff accounts.
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Posted: Monday, 4 June 2018
2017 YPP INFONET and POLNET
INFONET interview invitations will be sent in June. POLNET examination marking is ongoing. Notifications for next steps for POLNET will be sent in the coming months.
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Posted: Thursday, 3 May 2018
2018 YPP Exam Areas
The 2018 YPP exam areas have been confirmed, they will cover the following 3 Job Families:
Legal Affairs
Social Affairs
Statistics
The Job Openings (JOs) will be published soon on our website. We highly recommend that you start building your Personal History Profile (PHP) in inspira (for more information on this, visit: https://hr.un.org/page/complete-your-personal-history-profile). Check our website periodically for the latest updates.
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Posted: Tuesday, 10 April 2018
2018 YPP List of Participating Countries
The 2018 YPP List of Participating Countries has now been announced. Check the Careers Portal Home page!
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Posted: Tuesday, 26 September 2017
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
The UN has been made aware that for-profit companies have been selling services related to the United Nations Young Professionals Programme (YPP), including application review and preparation for the YPP written and oral examinations (questions and answers). Their claim to have "inside information" is false. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE ANY FEES AT ANY STAGE OF THE YPP APPLICATION AND EVALUATION PROCESS, AND THAT THE UNITED NATIONS IS NOT COLLABORATING OR PARTNERING WITH SUCH COMPANIES. THE SERVICES OR PROGRAMMES SOLD BY SUCH COMPANIES ARE NOT SUPPORTED OR ENDORSED BY THE UNITED NATIONS.
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Posted: Thursday, 26 January 2017
Unauthorized Use of the United Nations Name and Emblem
It has come to our attention that private companies are holding career events promising to provide practical experience of working for the United Nations. Please note that neither these companies nor such events are endorsed by the United Nations. All relevant information to prepare for applying to the United Nations is available without charge on the United Nations careers portal - careers.un.org
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Posted: Monday, 16 January 2017
URGENT NOTICE
Urgent: It came to our attention that fake YPP questions are for sale. Please note that this is a scam.
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