Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Support for the Junior Professional Officer Programme – UNDP, UNFPA and WHO
Agreement Number:
5007063304 D003135001 P001529001
Agreement Value:
$3,002,000.01
Agreement Date:
Mar 30, 2017 - Dec 31, 2022
Description:
The project supports the recruitment of up to 15 young Canadians through the United Nations Junior Professional Officers (JPO) Program. It is part of a larger contribution to the UN JPO Program which allows young Canadians to be assigned, as professional employees, to six United Nations organisations (UNDP, UNICEF, UNFPA, WHO, WFP and UNHCR). The Program provides these young Canadians with the opportunity to gain practical professional experience in international development through the United Nations system. The support includes costs associated with the assignment process, including salaries, posting allowances and training.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected results for this project include: (1) increased international work opportunities within the UN system for young Canadians; and (2) enhanced pool of professionals qualified to work in the field of international development.
Location:
New York, US
Reference Number:
GC-2017-Q4-0197
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
The end date is changed to December 31, 2022.
Amendment Date
Jan 6, 2021
Recipient's Legal Name:
UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
Program:
International Development Assistance Program
Program Purpose:
The main purpose on the International Development Assistance Program is to reduce poverty for those living in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in international development.
Amendments: