Posted: Friday, 25 May 2018
2017 YPP INFONET and POLNET
Examination marking is ongoing. POLNET and INFONET interview invitations will be sent in June.
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Posted: Saturday, 5 May 2018
2017 YPP MAGNET Written Examination Results
We would like to inform you that official results of the 2017 YPP MAGNET written examination have been announced via email to all candidates.
Please check your primary email address that was indicated in your application (both inbox and spam folders). If you cannot locate an email from ypp2017@un.org with the subject line of "2017 YPP MAGNET Written Examination Official Results", please immediately contact the YPP Team at ypp2017@un.org.
Thank you for your participation in the 2017 YPP MAGNET Examination.
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Posted: Friday, 4 May 2018
2017 YPP MAGNET
Due to an error, an email with incorrect information on examination results for MAGNET was sent on 3 May 2018 (NY time). Please disregard that email – official examination results will be sent soon.
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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: Wednesday, 14 February 2018
2017 YPP Tentative Dates
The written examination results for 2017 YPP INFONET, MAGNET, and POLNET will be (tentatively) announced in early May 2018. Successful candidates will be notified electronically via their primary email address. Please check the YPP page for announcements and updates.
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Posted: Wednesday, 24 January 2018
The YPP POLNET sample test is now open on the testing platform
Dear YPP POLNET Candidates,
This message
is for those of you who have opted in sitting for the retake examination on 8
February 2018. The sample test is now open in the testing platform. You can
attempt the sample test as many times as you wish until 8 February 2018, 07:00
A.M. (NY Time).
You should have received by now the sample test
enrollment email (sent from no-reply@un.org)
along with your new login credentials. Please check your primary email address,
including your inbox and spam folders and contact us at ypp2017@un.org if you cannot locate
your sample test enrollment email with your login credentials.
Thank you.
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Posted: Tuesday, 16 January 2018
2017 YPP POLNET Exam sample test now available
The 2017 YPP POLNET Examination administered on 19 October 2017 is now available as a sample test in both English and French.
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Posted: Friday, 12 January 2018
POLNET Sample Test
Dear YPP POLNET Candidates,
This message is for those of you who have opted in sitting for the retake examination on 8 February. The 2017 YPP POLNET Examination will be made available both in English and French as a sample test in the Careers Portal by Monday, 15 January 2018, close of business (NY time). The same sample test will also be available in the testing platform in the upcoming weeks so that you can familiarize yourself with the upgraded testing platform. We will notify you when the sample test is operational in the testing platform and send you the new login credentials then. In the meantime, we hope that having access to the sample test via the Careers Portal will help you to get prepared for your upcoming examination.
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Posted: Friday, 5 January 2018
Update on POLNET retake Examination on 8 February 2018
Dear YPP POLNET Candidates,
This message is for those of you who have opted in for the retake examination which will be administered online on 8 February 2018. Please note that the sample test for the retake examination has not opened yet. The testing platform is currently being upgraded. Therefore, you will no longer be able to access the test site with your existing username and password. When the system upgrade is completed, you will receive your new login credentials along with the start and end time of the sample test. We expect to provide you with more information on the sample test next week. Thank you in advance for your patience.
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Posted: Friday, 8 December 2017
The 2017 YPP INFONET and MAGNET Examinations are in less than one week!
Under the Examination Structure, we have posted a document of FAQ on languages for the YPP INFONET and MAGNET Exam. Please inform yourselves about these tips we are sharing with you!
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Posted: Monday, 27 November 2017
The 2017 YPP INFONET and MAGNET Examinations are in less than one month!
Under the Examination Structure, we have posted a document of FAQ on how to prepare for the YPP INFONET and MAGNET Exam. Please inform yourselves about these tips we are sharing with you!
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Posted: Friday, 10 November 2017
The new YPP POLNET test will be administered on 8 February 2018
The United Nations Examinations and Test System experienced a technical glitch resulting in a temporary test interruption during the administration of the Young Professionals Programme (YPP) POLNET Examination.
The system experienced connection problems for just over an hour, between 04:15 PM and 05:30 PM New York time on Thursday 19 October 2017, which meant some candidates could not access the system or conclude the test during that time. This challenge only affected a limited number of candidates, about 15% of the convoked YPP POLNET candidates.
To ensure that all candidates have a fair and equal chance of completing the examination, the United Nations has decided to open a new, but equivalent test to all candidates who want to re-attempt the test. This new YPP POLNET Examination will be administered online on 8 February 2018 between 07:00 AM and 11:00 PM (New York time). Check on www.timeanddate.com to determine the corresponding start and end time of the test window in your time zone. The new test on 8 February will be administered in the same way with the same time allocation as the test given on 19 October 2017 and the reading list will also remain the same.
The goal of all United Nations Online Examinations and Tests is to ensure the highest levels of objectivity and fairness. In this case, the most reasonable and fair decision was to allow all candidates the same opportunity to take a new, comparable YPP POLNET Examination. All candidates who experienced technical challenges may retake the new test. Candidates who completed the test on 19 October 2017 also have the choice to either apply their score from the first attempt or to redo the test. In the interests of fairness to all, test scores for the first attempt will not be made available. All candidates who choose to re-attempt will see their first attempt nullified. The scores from the second attempt will be the final scores applied. Thus, candidates are encouraged to think carefully about whether or not they redo the test. In another attempt to ensure fairness of process, the questions from YPP POLNET Examination administered on 19 October 2017 will be made available as the practice test for the new test.
The YPP POLNET candidates have been asked to indicate their choice of whether or not to redo the test in February via an online survey no later than 15 November 2017 5:00 pm (New York time). If you do not complete the survey by the deadline, your first attempt will be considered for marking and you will not be able to retake the new test on 8 February 2018. If they have already completed the survey and would like now to change their decision, they may do so until the deadline by going back to the survey clicking on the link they were sent earlier and changing your responses there.
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Posted: Friday, 10 November 2017
Exam Centres and exam times
We want to inform you that exam centers and exam times have been posted on the “Convocation status & Examination centres” page. You can check by choosing your centre via the "Browse centres" drop down menu. Times will be then shown below (please noted that times shown are local time). Some exam location details will be updated in the coming days. Please check your assigned exam centre by entering your application number in the box “look up your convocation status”.
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Posted: Friday, 20 October 2017
YPP POLNET Examination – Update note
Dear YPP Applicant,
Following the technical anomaly experienced yesterday between 04:15 PM (16:15) and 05:30 PM (17:30) New York time, the United Nations has initiated a case-by-case review of all the candidates affected by the temporary system challenge.
We would like to reassure all candidates that we have created a log of all those affected and are working on a plan to ensure that you are allowed a fair opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge, skills and abilities in the YPP assessment process.
We apologize for the inconvenience, but will be in touch soon regarding this important matter.
Kind regards,
YPP Team
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Posted: Thursday, 19 October 2017
2017 YPP POLNET Examination
The 2017 YPP POLNET Examination is now closed as of 11:00 PM New York Time. For all candidates who experienced temporary technical challenges, please see the below message:
"The United Nations would like to apologize for the technical challenge that occurred between 04:15 PM (16:15) and 05:30 PM (17:30) New York time. Unfortunately, this was beyond our control. We understand your frustration. We are doing everything in our power to take corrective steps that will allow you to be fairly assessed. Again, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. You can expect further communications from the YPP Team in due course regarding this matter."
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Posted: Tuesday, 10 October 2017
Preparing for the YPP POLNET Exam? Check out this FAQ list!
Under the Examination Structure, we have posted a list of FAQs on how to prepare for the YPP POLNET Exam. Please inform yourselves about these questions and answers we are sharing with you!
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Posted: Friday, 6 October 2017
Facebook Live sessions in English & French on the 2017 YPP POLNET examination
Follow our UN Careers Facebook page and view our Facebook Live sessions in English & French on the 2017 YPP POLNET exam. These are a great opportunity to have your YPP POLNET exam related questions answered: 12 October 2017 (English) at 9:30 AM (EST) and 12 October 2017 (French) at 10:30 AM (EST).
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Posted: Tuesday, 3 October 2017
The 2017 YPP POLNET Exam
Exam Date: 19 October 2017
The 2017 YPP POLNET exam will be administered online. Given that the exam will be administered online, this year - instead of inviting only top 40 applicants per country - we are able to invite all the applicants who meet the required eligibility criteria to take the test. More than 5,000 candidates are convoked to take the exam.
The following information is pertinent only to convoked candidates for the 2017 YPP POLNET Exam:
All convoked candidates will receive detailed information regarding the online exam by the end of this week.
The test will take 4 hours and 15 minutes and candidates will be given a testing window of 16 hours to complete the test at a time convenient for their local time zone.
Candidates who are successful in the online exam will be asked to do a verification test in the first quarter of 2018.
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Posted: Monday, 2 October 2017
2017 YPP POLNET
The 2017 YPP POLNET exam will be administered online on 19 October 2017 between 07:00 AM and 11:00 PM (New York time). The 16-hour test window is provided so that you will be able to take the exam at a convenient time and location for you. Click here to determine the corresponding start and end time of the test window in your time zone.
You will have a total of 4 hours and 15 minutes to complete the exam. Once you start the exam, you have to complete it within the time allotted (4 hours and 15 minutes) and before the end of the test window (16 hours). You will not be able to pause the exam and resume from where you left (the clock will keep running). You will be able to complete the exam at any time during the test window. However, we recommend that you start the test at least 6 hours prior to the end of the test window so that we can assist you in a timely manner in case you experience any technical issues. Check this page regularly for details we will provide about the exam in a few days.
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Posted: Friday, 29 September 2017
Convoked Candidates for 2017 YPP POLNET exam
We would like to inform you that due to a scheduled maintenance in the UN Online Examinations and Tests System, you will receive your login information for the 2017 YPP POLNET online examination on/after 3 October 2017.
Please check your email (both inbox and spam folders) as well as the YPP webpage on the UN Careers Portal for important updates on/after 3 October 2017.
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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: Monday, 25 September 2017
Preparing for the YPP exam? Check out these tips!
Under the Examination Structure, we have posted a useful document on how to prepare for the examination. Please inform yourselves about the few tips we are sharing with you!
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Posted: Friday, 22 September 2017
2017 YPP Application Screening
Applications for the 2017 YPP are currently being screened. An update will be provided once the screening has been concluded. Thank you for your patience.
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Posted: Monday, 18 September 2017
Typo on the INFONET Specialised Paper Sample Questions
Important: A small typo was found on the INFONET Specialised Paper Sample Questions PDF (only the English version) on the Careers Portal. The error has been fixed, the PDF updated, and the correct version uploaded on the Careers Portal under the Examination Structure tab.
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Posted: Tuesday, 22 August 2017
Reading Lists for the 2017 YPP Examinations
The reading lists for the 2017 YPP Examinations have been posted on the UN Digital Library website. Click on the links for more information.
For the 2017 YPP INFONET Examination click here.
For the 2017 YPP MAGNET Examination click here.
For the 2017 YPP POLNET Examination click here.
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Posted: Wednesday, 28 June 2017
2017 YPP Examination Structure
The 2017 YPP Examination Structure is still to be announced. The information from the “Examination structure” on our website is still referring to past year’s exam. Check our website periodically for more up-to-date information.
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Posted: Thursday, 1 June 2017
2017 YPP Job Networks
2017 YPP will cover 3 different job networks:
Political, Peace, and Humanitarian Network (POLNET).
• Civil affairs
• Electoral affairs
• Human rights affairs
• Humanitarian affairs
• Political affairs
• Rule of law
• Security institutions
Management and Administration Network (MAGNET)
• Administration
• Audit
• Ethics
• Finance
• Human resources
• Inspection and evaluation
• Investigation
• Investment management
• Management and analysis
• Ombudsman
• Procurement
Public Information and Conference Management Network (INFONET)
• Conference services
• Documentation and information management
• Language (e.g. radio production in different languages)
• Protocol
• Public information
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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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