The Multilateral Placements Program
The Multilateral Placements Program (the Program) provides multilateral organisations with funding to place Australian professionals in positions across the multilateral system. This measure develops a cohort of Australian professionals supporting key multilateral functions. It increases Australian representation in multilateral organisations across a range of positions. Many participants return to Australia and bring their enhanced multilateral expertise to government and non-government sectors that deliver outcomes through multilateral engagement. Grant Opportunity Documents for the Multilateral Placements Program can be found on GrantConnect.
The Multilateral Placements Program funds Australia's participation in the UN Junior Professional Officer Program.
UN Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Program
The UN JPO Program (sometimes called the Associate Expert Program) is an established international program run by various multilateral organisations. The Program provides young professionals with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in multilateral cooperation and international development. JPOs are embedded with specified UN agencies for around three years. Some non-UN multilateral organisations (such as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) also have a JPO equivalent Program.
Current JPO opportunities
Please check the APS Jobs Mobility Board – Temporary Opportunities for Commonwealth Employees for current JPO vacancies. To register your interest for future JPO vacancies or to learn more about the JPO Program, email jpo@dfat.gov.au.
JPOs will need to have a strong understanding of Australia's strategic priorities and policy interests. To be eligible for the program, applicants must be employees of the Australian Public Service (APS) and corporate Commonwealth entities. In accordance with UN requirements, JPOs must hold Australian citizenship, be no more than 34 years of age as of the application closing date (unless otherwise specified in the Candidate Information Pack), and hold a post-graduate degree in a discipline related to the specific vacancy.