Open Call: Junior Professional Officer (JPO)

The German government is currently advertising 24 JPO positions in more than 21 different international organizations. Apply by February 22, 2026!

Work on global challenges at international organizations!

The German government is currently advertising 24 JPO positions in more than 21 different international organizations worldwide, e.g., at the UN Secretariat in New York, UNICEF in Nairobi, the EBRD in London, UNEP in Montreal, or the World Bank in Washington, D.C.

These openings are part of the Federal Government’s program for young professionals, helping early-career talent start a career in international organizations. Appointments are regular United Nations contracts with a minimum duration of two years.

Applicants should be university graduates (Master’s or Diploma) with German citizenshiptwo to four years of professional experience, a very good command of English and specialization in, for example, the following degree programmes:

  • Social and Political Sciences
  • Law
  • Economics and Finance
  • Natural Sciences and Engineering

Application deadline: 22 February 2026

Detailed information about the call and the application procedure is available on the BFIO website.