Apply for the 2025 UN Talent Pipeline for Young Professionals

May 4, 2025

Are you a mid-career professional from Nigeria or another developing country with a vision to shape global policies and drive international change? The UN Talent Pipeline 2025 is now open, offering a unique, fully funded opportunity to build a career within the United Nations Secretariat.

This prestigious programme is more than a career accelerator—it’s a chance to join a movement for equitable global representation. Backed by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the initiative supports Sustainable Development Goal 16.8, which focuses on enhancing the voice and participation of developing countries in international decision-making.

For decades, African countries—especially Nigeria—have been underrepresented in key UN roles. The UN Talent Pipeline directly addresses this by actively preparing talented individuals from these regions to not only compete but also excel in UN recruitment processes.

What You’ll Gain

Successful applicants benefit from:

Professional mentorship from experienced UN staff
Hands-on training on navigating UN recruitment systems
Exclusive networking with a global community of peers and experts
Enjoy full sponsorship—this programme covers all costs, so you can focus entirely on your growth.
Beyond career development, the skills you gain—leadership, strategic thinking, and intercultural communication—will serve you for life.

You can also apply for the UNITAR Global Youth Scholars Development Programme 2025

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be:

Nationals of developing countries that are underrepresented or unrepresented in the UN Secretariat (Nigeria is eligible)
Mid-career professionals with a Master’s degree and 5 years of experience, or a Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of experience
Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Not currently employed by the UN Secretariat (staff from UN Funds, Programmes, or Agencies can apply if eligible)

This is your chance to step into global leadership, influence the future, and represent Nigeria and Africa at the highest level of diplomacy.