fbpx
OpenIGO | International Careers Development Network
UN YPP Inspira: Getting Started With the Platform

Online Magazine

UN YPP Inspira: Getting Started With the Platform

April 23, 2023

un ypp inspira

The first stage of the UN YPP selection process is done virtually through an online Human Resources Gateway called “Inspira”. This online recruitment system was introduced by the UN in March 2010. It is the platform through which the UN Secretariat carries out its selection processes, both internally and externally.

In this article, we will provide you with an easy guide to Inspira to make sure you are well on your way to your UN YPP vacancy!

 

APPLICATIONS FOR THE UN YPP 2023-24 ARE OPEN UNTIL JUNE 29! GET THE BEST PREPARATION NOW:

I WANT TO IMPROVE MY UN YPP APPLICATION WITH A SPECIAL DISCOUNT

 

 

This article is only a small sample of the extensive content present in our E-Book!

 

Register and log in to Inspira

In order to get started with the application process, candidates must first create their Inspira account, then log in to the platform.

The path candidates take to log in or register may vary depending on whether they are UN staff members or not.

a) Staff Members
UN Secretariat staff members (field staff members included) looking to apply for the UN YPP do not have to register. That is because they are usually given an internal User ID and temporary access code. Originally, account access codes are assigned according to the following logic:

User ID: the staff member-designated index number
Temporary Password: year of birth + first four letters of last name capitalized (e.g. 1980LOPE)

When they log in to Inspira using this information, the platform will automatically recognize them as staff members. They can log in either through the UN Careers website homepage (carreers.un.org) by clicking on “login”, or through iSeek, another platform used by the UN Secretariat which connects staff members all over the world and is considered by the organization to be an important knowledge-sharing tool.

b) External Users
Staff members who fall under the categories listed below are invited to register as external users, following the same steps as a non-staff-member.

– UN Volunteer
– Associate expert
– Consultant
– Individual contractor
– Military/police personnel
– Interns

Therefore, if you are a UN staff member in any of the abovementioned categories, or if you are not part of the United Nations yet, you must register as an “external user”. Candidates who have already applied for the UN YPP selection process in previous years or who have already applied for a vacancy with the UN Secretariat through Inspira do not need to register again. Log in to the account you have already created, and just make sure to update your profile if anything has changed between your applications.

To register as an external user for the first time, follow these steps:

Go to the UN Careers homepage (https://careers.un.org) and click on “Login” to be redirected to the Inspira Login page or access the Inspira website directly (https://inspira.un.org).

un ypp inspira

Click on “Create account here” on the Inspira Login page, right underneath the dark blue bar that reads “Login”. You will then have access to Inspira’s registration form. Fill out all the fields with your personal information and make sure to double-check them before clicking on “register”.

Want to discover how to create your profile with thorough tips on all the steps of the process? Get our ebook now:

UN YPP Complete eBook Guide

After you complete your profile, you will be able to apply for job openings. Keep reading to find out how to search and apply for a job.

Search and apply for a job

To search and apply for a job on Inspira, you will need to go to the “Job Search” section, which can be found on the Home Page. Once you have located it on the website, follow the steps below:

 

Enter your search keyword, which could be “UN YPP”, and the specific exam area (job network or job family) you’re interested in or other search criteria. If you decide to click on the “Job search” icon instead of using the search toolbar, this page (below) will appear and you can add more details to the job opening search.

Explore the search results which appear according to your filters and click on the UN YPP job opening that you’re interested in applying for. A page with the job opening will appear. You must read its full description very carefully. After you have determined that you meet all of the job’s eligibility requirements and if you wish to apply, click on “Apply Now”. This button will be located right under the job opening heading or at the end of the page.

A “Welcome” page will appear. Confirm the information, answer the question regarding how you came to know about the job opening you are applying for, and click on “Next”.

You will then be presented with three different options concerning your application:

Click on “Replicate from an existing or previous application” in case you already have an existing online application from previous selection processes and want to use it as a basis for this one, or if you created your application prior to deciding which job opening you were going to apply for. If you decided to complete your application before selecting a job, make sure to update and review it so that the information given is pertinent to the type of vacancy 69 you are applying for.

Click on “Build a new application” to create a brand-new application from scratch.

Click on “Load from File” in case you need or prefer to create your application offline and upload it to the platform afterwards.

Choose the option that best suits your needs, then click on “Next”.

 

Do you want a guide on the process of creating your application from scratch? Get our ebook now:

UN YPP Complete eBook Guide

 

OpenIGO Network has carefully developed Coaching services for professionals looking to kick-start their international careers at intergovernmental organizations (IGOs). Our award-winning team is composed of human resources experts, professionals with extensive experience at IGOs, and researchers from the best universities in the world.

We will assist you in developing and strengthening the required competencies for the United Nations YPP. OpenIGO can help you to achieve success in this competitive selection process!

Access the following link to know more about our UN YPP products:

UN YPP Products & Services


Related Posts

  • February 26, 2024
    UN YPP Minimum Requirements - Understanding the United Nations YPP Eligibility Criteria
    know more
  • February 11, 2024
    UN YPP 2024 | ALL UPDATES HERE!
    know more
  • January 25, 2024
    Getting your Personal History Profile (PHP)/Form ready for the United Nations YPP
    know more
  • January 22, 2024
    UN YPP Cover Letter - Writing an Effective Cover Letter for the United Nations YPP
    know more
  • January 15, 2024
    The United Nations YPP: An Overview
    know more
  • January 10, 2024
    UN YPP Exam: Understanding the Examination Stage
    know more

By continuing to browse this site, you agree to our use of cookies. Read our privacy policy

I understand

Get updates and tips about the United Nations YPP!

Receive first-hand news and tips on the UN YPP, as well
as exclusive offers from our products & services!

We guarantee the security of your data, we will send emails only with the necessary information about process updates.