JPO-Programm: Stellenausschreibungen 2026

Programm Junior-Professional-Officer 

Stellenausschreibungen 2026

Aktuelle Stellenveröffentlichung – 1. Ausschreibung 2026

Bewerbungsschluss ist am: Sonntag, 22. Februar 2026, 24.00 Uhr MEZ

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Wir freuen uns über Ihr Interesse am JPO-Programm!


EBRD

Recruitment for the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) - (Chiffre Nr. 2026-1-09)

Junior Professional Officer (JPO), Associate Banker, London HQ (and optional Istanbul)
Sector/Unit: Energy Eurasia
Requirements: Master’s Degree in a relevant field. Two years of relevant work experience. Excellent communication skills in English. Strong quantitative/numerical skills. Credit analysis skills. Computer literacy. 

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FAO

Recruitment for the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) - (Chiffre Nr. 2026-1-11)

Junior Professional Officer (JPO), Water Tenure and Scarcity, Rome
Sector/Unit: Land and Water Division (NSLD)
Requirements: Master’s degree in agriculture, environmental sciences, water resources governance, natural resources management, natural resources economics, rural sociology. Minimum of three years of relevant experience in water resources governance and proven experience in water policy research and development. Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish. 

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ICC

Recruitment for the International Criminal Court (ICC) - (Chiffre Nr. 2026-1-04)

Junior Professional Officer (JPO), Associate Legal Officer, The Hague
Sector/Unit: Victims Participation and Reparations Section
Requirements: Master’s Degree in law, preferably with specialization in international criminal law, public international law and/or humanitarian law. Two years of relevant work experience in a legal or judicial environment. Proficiency in French or English. Strong computer skills. 

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ILO

Recruitment for the International Labour Organization (ILO) - (Chiffre Nr. 2026-1-08)

Junior Professional Officer (JPO) on Wages and Incomes, Geneva
Sector/Unit: Inclusive Labour Markets, Wages and Working Conditions Branch (INWORK)
Requirements: Master’s degree in economics, or a relevant field, that includes quantitative methods. A minimum of two years of relevant experience in combining research, data analysis and policy advice on labour market issues. Fluency in English.  

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ITU

Recruitment for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) - (Chiffre Nr. 2026-1-10)

Junior Professional Officer (JPO), Planning and Coordination Officer, Geneva
Sector/Unit: Executive Office
Requirements: Master’s degree in international relations, political science, business, or related fields. At least three years of experience in the field of the post and in managing office operations. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills. 

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OECD

Recruitment for the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) - (Chiffre Nr. 2026-1-17)

Junior Professional Officer (JPO), Junior Policy Analyst, Paris
Sector/Unit: Office of the Secretary-General
Requirements: Master’s Degree in a relevant field, such as economics, social affairs, trade, agriculture, development, education, employment, environment, finance, law, fiscal affairs, statistics and public policy. Two years of relevant work experience. Fluency in English or French. Strong quantitative and analytical skills. 

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OHCHR

Recruitment for the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) - (Chiffre Nr. 2026-1-05)

Junior Professional Officer (JPO) in Human Rights, Geneva
Sector/Unit: Human Rights
Requirements: Master’s degree in law, human rights, or related field. A minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in law, including legal analysis, research and writing. Fluency in English.  

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UNEP

Recruitment for the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) - (Chiffre Nr. 2026-1-14)

Junior Professional Officer (JPO) in Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, Montreal
Sector/Unit: Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity / Implementation Support Division 
Requirements: Master’s Degree in a relevant field, such as environment, law, sustainable development, international development, public administration or management. 3 years of relevant work experience. Fluency in English. Research and analysis skills, computer skills. 

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UNESCO

Recruitment for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) - (Chiffre Nr. 2026-1-06)

Junior Professional Officer (JPO), Media in Crisis Preparedness and Response, Paris
Sector/Unit: Media Development and Emergency
Requirements: Master's degree in the field of communication and information, media, journalism, or broadcasting. Two years of progressively responsible experience of direct work with or for media, particularly in crisis, emergency or conflict situations. Experience in fund-raising. Fluency in English or French. 

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UNFCCC

Recruitment for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) - (Chiffre Nr. 2026-1-15)

Junior Professional Officer (JPO) in Climate Action, Partnerships for the Goals, Bonn
Sector/Unit: Engagement, Climate Action Team
Requirements: Master’s degree in environmental studies, international relations, international law, economics, communications, or a related discipline. Two years of relevant work experience. Fluency in English. Diplomatic tact and political awareness. 

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UNFPA

Recruitment for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) - (Chiffre Nr. 2026-1-20)

Junior Professional Officer (JPO), Coordination and Policy Analyst, New York
Sector/Unit:  Executive Office
Requirements: Master’s degree in a relevant discipline and/or international relations. Two years of experience in working on international sustainable development related areas. Fluency in English. Working knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office, social media platforms and graphic design. 

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UNHCR

Recruitment for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) - (Chiffre Nr. 2026-1-07)

Junior Professional Officer (JPO), Associate Organizational Design Officer, Geneva
Sector/Unit: Design, Development and Risk Management Service (DDRMS) 
Requirements: Master’s Degree in Development Planning, Management, Organizational Development, Political Science, Business Administration, International Affairs, Public Administration, Public Policy or other relevant field Two years of relevant work experience. Fluency in English.  

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UNICEF

Recruitment for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) - (Chiffre Nr. 2026-1-19)

Junior Professional Officer (JPO), Disability Inclusion Officer, New York and Nairobi
Sector/Unit: Disability Section, Global Programme
Requirements: Master’s Degree in social policy, international development, disability and development, International Law, Human Rights Law, Political Science, International Relations or related subject. Two years of progressively responsible experience in programme management, policy, or research related to disability inclusion, social policy, education, child protection, or humanitarian action. Fluency in English. 

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UNIDO

Recruitment for the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) - (Chiffre Nr. 2026-1-18)

Junior Professional Officer (JPO), Bangkok
Sector/Unit: Directorate of Global Partnerships and External Relations
Requirements: Master’s degree in Economics, Environmental Management, Engineering or other relevant field. Three years of relevant professional experience at the international level. Fluency in English.  

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UNODC

Recruitment for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) - (Chiffre Nr. 2026-1-13)

Junior Professional Officer (JPO) in Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, Rio de Janeiro
Sector/Unit: Border Management Branch (BMB), Division for Operations
Requirements: Master’s degree in political science, law, international relations, development studies or a related field. Two years of work experience in criminal justice, law, international relations, or political analysis. Fluency in English, Spanish and Portuguese. 

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UN-OCHA

Recruitment for the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN-OCHA) - (Chiffre Nr. 2026-1-02)

Junior Professional Officer (JPO) in Humanitarian Affairs, New York
Sector/Unit: Humanitarian Affairs
Requirements: Master’s degree in political science, social science, public administration, international studies, economics or a related field. Two years of relevant work experience in humanitarian affairs, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development, or related area. Fluency in English. Good computer skills.

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UN-Secretariat

Recruitment for the United Nations Secretariat - (Chiffre Nr. 2026-1-01)

Junior Professional Officer (JPO) in Political Affairs, New York
Sector/Unit: Political Affairs
Requirements: Master’s degree in in political science, international relations, international economics, law, public administration or other related area. Two years of work experience in political science, international relations, law, disarmament, security, development management, conflict resolution or related area. Fluency in English. 

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UN-Secretariat

Recruitment for the United Nations Secretariat - (Chiffre Nr. 2026-1-24)

Junior Professional Officer (JPO) in Political Affairs (Peacekeeping), New York
Sector/Unit: Political Affairs
Requirements: Master’s degree in political science, international relations, economics, law, public administration, business administration, data science, or related area. Two years of relevant work experience in political science, international relations, law, disarmament, security, development management, conflict resolution, business administration, strategic planning, organizational learning, or related area. Fluency in English. 

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UN-Secretariat

Recruitment for the United Nations Secretariat - (Chiffre Nr. 2026-1-03)

Junior Professional Officer (JPO) in Climate, Peace and Security, Dakar
Sector/Unit: Political Affairs
Requirements: Master’s degree in international relations, political science, anthropology, development, environment and area studies or related fields. A minimum of 2 years work experience in peace, security and climate change or related fields. Fluency in English and French.  

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UN Women

Recruitment for the United Nations Women - (Chiffre Nr. 2026-1-21)

Junior Professional Officer (JPO), Planning & Coordination Analyst, Kampala
Sector/Unit: Gender in Humanitarian Action (GiHA)
Requirements: Master’s degree in international development, public administration, public policy, or other relevant social science field. Two years of progressively responsible experience working with inter-agency coordination and strategic programme planning processes. Fluency in English. Good knowledge of gender equity and women’s empowerment issues.

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WFP

Recruitment for the World Food Programme (WFP) - (Chiffre Nr. 2026-1-23)

Junior Professional Officer (JPO), Programme Policy Officer, Damascus
Sector/Unit: Programme Unit - Programme strategy and design team
Requirements: Master’s degree in International Affairs, Economics, Food-security, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other relevant field. Three years of relevant work experience. Fluency in English. Proficiency in Windows MS Office.

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WHO

Recruitment for the World Health Organization (WHO) - (Chiffre Nr. 2026-1-12)

Junior Professional Officer (JPO), Associate External Relations Officer, Geneva
Sector/Unit: Governing Bodies (GBS)
Requirements: Master’s degree in international relations, law, languages, translation, interpretation, communication or other relevant field. Two years of relevant professional experience. Fluency in English. Strong analytical and communication skills.

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WMO

Recruitment for the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) - (Chiffre Nr. 2026-1-16)

Junior Professional Officer (JPO), Associate Scientific Officer, Geneva
Sector/Unit: Science & Innovation
Requirements: Master’s degree in natural or social sciences or a related field. A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in project/programme management, coordination, or related area. Excellent knowledge of English.  

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World Bank Group

Recruitment for the World Bank Group - (Chiffre Nr. 2026-1-22)

Junior Professional Officer (JPO), Washington D.C.
Sector/Unit: Development Data Group / Development Economics Vice-Presidency
Requirements: Master’s Degree in economics or related discipline. Three years of relevant work experience. Excellent communication skills in English. General programming skills. 

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