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The United Nations Development Programme works with countries to advance sustainable development, reduce poverty and inequality, strengthen governance, respond to crises, and accelerate climate and energy action. Its work is delivered through country offices, regional hubs, and global policy and operational functions.
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UNDP recruits for development policy, program management, climate and energy, digital transformation, governance, crisis resilience, partnerships, monitoring, procurement, finance, and operations. The contract route matters: staff positions, national opportunities, individual contracts, consultancies, and internships can have different requirements.
UNDP’s headquarters is in New York, with offices and program delivery in more than 170 countries and territories.
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UNDP requires applications through its online recruitment platform and does not accept unsolicited applications by email or mail. Its published applicant guidance emphasizes a complete profile and role-specific evidence.
UNDP advises candidates to consult its recruitment-process information for each route. A selection process can include screening and role-specific evaluation; language verification may be required where it is relevant to the application.
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Jakarta – Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden will visit Indonesia from 4–8 September 2026 in her capacity as Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Read moreAmsterdam, the Netherlands – Today, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and ILGA World honoured five outstanding ‘Equality Champions’ with the International Pride Awards, during a special ceremony at the WorldPride Human Rights Conference in Amsterdam . The 2026 International Pride Awards celebrate individuals and organizations whose courage, leadership and commitment are advancing equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) people around the world.
Read moreNEW YORK – The upcoming 26th International AIDS Conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (26-31 July) with the theme “Rethink. Rebuild. Rise.” offers a rallying point for the HIV response at a time of profound change.
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UNDP careers span governance, poverty reduction, environment, energy, crisis resilience, gender, management, and operational functions.
UNDP says its online recruitment platform lets candidates maintain a personal profile that can be used for multiple applications.
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