Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Location(s)
Belgium
Brussels
Overview
The Young Professionals Programme offers successful candidates the opportunity to acquire a unique international experience, which will contribute to their personal and professional growth. Participants in the YPP programme will also receive a competitive employee benefit package.
Details
NATO's Young Professionals Programme (YPP) aims to attract and develop highly talented professionals who are interested in accelerating their career through entry-level positions at NATO. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work in various areas in different NATO bodies and gain a range of experiences across the Alliance.
Successful candidates will be assigned to different NATO bodies for one-year periods, for a total of three NATO bodies over three years. This will provide participants with a broad understanding of NATO and with opportunities to develop many competencies in several different work areas within the Organization.
After completion of the three-year programme, participants may be appointed to a position in one of the NATO bodies where they worked for an additional period of three years based on business needs and individual performance.
Unique international experience
As a NATO Young Professional, you will contribute to a military and political alliance that protects one billion people. You will work in diverse and stimulating environments in one or several related areas during your assignments to three different NATO bodies. After the successful completion of the YPP, you may be appointed to a position in a single NATO body for an additional three years to further develop your experience and capabilities. You will be able to enhance your career development and equip yourself with the knowledge and toolkit necessary for tackling your next professional challenges.
Personal and professional growth
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to support NATO's objectives by contributing to a wide range of activities addressing the needs of each NATO body and the whole of the Alliance. As a Young Professional, you will also be able to develop your knowledge and skills while enlarging your professional network through the community of Young Professionals and the NATO family at large.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
he Young Professionals Programme is open to applicants who fulfil the following eligibility criteria at the time of application:
- Age: 21+
- Nationality: a citizen of a NATO member country
- Professional experience: at least one year of demonstrated professional experience, including full-time employment, temporary assignments and/or internships at the time of application
- Educational status: a master's degree or equivalent from a recognised institution at the time of application
- Languages: proficiency in one of the two official NATO languages: English or French. A working knowledge of the second is considered an asset. Knowledge of other languages may also be considered an asset for certain positions.
Other specific requirements may apply depending on the vacancy advertised.
Dates
Deadline: February 28, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
Benefits
Young Professionals will receive a competitive salary and other benefits, including health insurance, reimbursement of travel expenses to relocate before and after duty, training opportunities and paid annual leave of 30 days.
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
