Call for Application – United Nations Talent Pipeline Capacity Building Programme 2025 For Early Career Professionals. The UN Talent Pipeline is a capacity-building programme designed to help professionals from developing countries that are considered unrepresented or underrepresented within the UN Secretariat increase their readiness for UN career opportunities. Through targeted training, mentorship, and networking opportunities, this programme will strengthen your job applications and enhance your competitiveness in the UN recruitment process. By joining, you will contribute to a more diverse UN workforce in the future.
This strategic initiative is supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China through the Trust Fund for UN Peace and Development. It directly contributes to Sustainable Development Goal 16.8, which calls for broader and more inclusive participation of developing countries in institutions of global governance. The initiative aims to build a robust pipeline of qualified candidates from unrepresented and underrepresented developing Member States.
What will You Gain:
- Comprehensive Training : Tailored workshops and capacity-building sessions designed to help you navigate the UN recruitment process with confidence.
- Mentorship and Networking : Access to a network of UN professionals who will guide and support you in your career development journey.
United Nations Talent Pipeline Capacity Building Programme 2025 Eligibility
- Mid-career professional from a United Nations Member State considered as developing and unrepresented or underrepresented (see the list)
- Hold a Master’s degree with at least five years of relevant experience (or seven years with a Bachelor’s degree).
- You have an educational background that aligns with the talent pipeline you are applying for.
- Have at least an intermediate level of English in all four areas (reading, writing, listening and speaking).
**Current UN Secretariat staff members are not eligible to apply. However, personnel from UN Funds, Programmes, and Specialized Agencies may apply, provided they meet all other eligibility criteria.
- Sustainable Development
- Political Affairs
- Human Resources
- Legal Affairs
- Finance
- Human Rights Affairs
- Audit
- Programme Management
- Information Management Systems
For more information: Visit the website for United Nations Talent Pipeline Capacity Building Programme 2025 For Early Career Professionals