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1 open position at the moment.
Swiss JPO positions are an attractive entry opportunity into the United Nations. And they are reserved for Swiss nationals! Without international competition, the chances of being selected are comparatively very high.
To facilitate promising career starts of talented young Swiss professionals in the United Nations, and promote Switzerland's presence in multilateral organisations, the Swiss Confederation sponsors each year around 20 JPOJunior Professional Officer positions.
JPO positions are aligned with the institutional, thematic and geographic priorities set by the Swiss Confederation.
To be eligible for a Swiss JPOJunior Professional Officer position, you...
JPOs are UN staff members and international civil servants. As such they are contracted by the UN and report to the respective organisation.
Initially you will be hired on a one-year fixed-term contract in the professional category, usually at the P-2 level, which usually gets extended for a second year subject to your performance. A third year extension may be negotiated depending on the availability of funds, with costs split between the Swiss Confederation and the host organisation.
By financing JPOs, the Swiss Confederation expects you to use your assignment as a springboard for a long-term career in the UN. Following the JPO assignment, you will be equipped to compete for mid-level positions (P-3 level) and have good chances of becoming part of the organisation’s human resource pool.
Although there is no guarantee for retention in the UN, a JPO experience is highly regarded within the UN, with many current senior UN staff having started their careers as JPOs.
As a JPO you receive a generous remuneration package with the same benefits and compensation like other UN staff members.
Your salary is tax exempt and corresponds to your professional category, which is normally at P-2 level. For an estimate, use UNDP's salary calculator.
In addition, you are entitled to the following benefits:
Social Security
Expatriating and/or leaving a national employer for a multilateral organisation such as the UN means that you quit the national social security system. While the UN provides for a pension scheme and health/life insurance, it does not offer unemployment insurance. Below please find a couple of useful links on the topic:
Please note that cinfo does not have the competence to further advice on social security matters pertaining to Swiss staff working in multilateral organisations.
For positions funded by the SDC and HSD, cinfo manages the pre-selection of candidates.
The entire process may last several months.
Current Swiss JPOJunior Professional Officer vacancies are advertised on the Swiss JPO portal.
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The goal is that Swiss JPOsJunior Professional Officers remain within the UN system after their assignment
1 open position at the moment.
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