Talent Programme: Swiss Youth at the United Nations

Are you a Swiss national under the age of 29 with a Master’s degree? Do you want to gain work experience abroad while making a positive impact on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? Read more about the programme, the positions, the minimum requirements, what you will get, and the players involved.

About the Programme

This one-year programme is a fantastic way for you to gain further work experience in international cooperation, particularly within the multilateral system. The programme covers all major expenses such as travel, relocation, and insurance, and also provides a monthly living allowance. Please note, this opportunity is exclusively available to Swiss nationals, as it is funded by the Swiss government. For more details, check out our FAQ section.

Discover the Positions and Apply Now

The following opportunities to work with the UN are now open for applications. You may apply for up to three positions. If you have specific questions about the process and how to apply, join us for our live Q&A sessions on MS Teams:

• Wednesday, 21 August 2024, any time between 17:00 to 18:00
• Wednesday, 28 August 2024, any time between 12:00 to 13:00

Positions Funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)

• WASH Climate Specialist – UNICEF, Dhaka, Bangladesh
• Disability Inclusion and Decent Work Coordinator – UNICEF, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
• Environment Analyst – UNDP, Cairo, Egypt
• Junior Associate Gender Equality, Women’s Empowerment – UN Women, Chișinău, Moldova
• Gender Responsive Inclusive Governance Associate – UN Women, Kathmandu, Nepal
• Associate SRH Officer in Emergencies – UNFPA, Kathmandu, Nepal
• Communication Associate in Social and Behaviour Change – UNICEF, Kathmandu, Nepal
• Programme Support Associate – UNFPA, Skopje, Macedonia
• Youth and Inclusive Associate – UNFPA, Lusaka, Zambia
• Governance Monitoring and Evaluation Associate – UNDP, Harare, Zimbabwe

Positions Funded by the Peace and Human Rights Division (PHRD)

• UN Youth Volunteer in Protection – UNHCR, Barranquilla, Colombia
• Junior Project Associate – UNDP, Tbilisi, Georgia
• Associate Development Coordination Officer – UN RCO, Tbilisi, Georgia
• Gender Equality and Rule of Law Programme Analyst – UN Women, Beirut, Lebanon
• Human Rights Monitoring Associate – OHCHR, Mexico City, Mexico
• Partnerships and Advocacy Analyst 2026 World Cup – UNODC, Mexico City, Mexico
• Rule of Law Associate – UNODC, Abuja, Nigeria
• Conflict Prevention Associate – UN RCO, Colombo, Sri Lanka
• Human Rights Associate – OHCHR, Bangkok, Thailand
• Associate Human Rights Officer – OHCHR, Caracas, Venezuela

Explore 20 locations in 16 countries across 5 continents and discover the vacancies available around the world.

Minimum Requirements for All Positions

• Swiss nationality
• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Ideally 12 months of relevant work experience (minimum 3 months – maximum 24 months)
• Maximum 28 years of age at the time of application
• Excellent command of English and knowledge of two official Swiss languages (active knowledge of at least one of them)
• Demonstrated thematic interest in economics, finance, international cooperation, human development, environment, etc.

To apply, kindly click HERE.

Deadline: 3 September, 2024