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, in particular the multilateral system. The programme takes care of all your major expenses such as travel, relocation and insurance, and also gives you a monthly living allowance. It’s important to remember that this opportunity is only available to people from Switzerland, as it is funded by the Swiss government. Check out our FAQ section to learn more about what’s involved.
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 session 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
