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Advancing your Career Journey: Overcoming Hurdles for Junior Professional Officers

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by Merlijn Angad Gaur
Director, Talent Solutions

Working as a Junior Professional Officer (JPO) within the United Nations or similar international organisations is a unique opportunity for young professionals who want to contribute to global development and make a positive impact. The JPO program offers an excellent starting point, but navigating the path to career advancement within international organisations can present some challenges. In this article, we delve into some of the hurdles that JPOs might face when aiming to make the next career step and… we offer some solutions to overcome them.

 

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