Call for applications for NATO’s Young Professional Programme (YPP)

Objectives of the programme, duration and stays

The NATO’s Young Professional Programme (YPP) is a 3-year programme which aims to attract and develop highly talented young professionals who are interested in accelerating their career through entry-level positions at NATO.

Successful candidates will be assigned to different NATO bodies for one-year periods, for a total of three NATO bodies over three years. 

Profiles of the positions offered

To check the 13 different positions available, follow the link: e-recruitment system. from a wide variety of educational and professional backgrounds, including:

• Data Science and Innovation
• Economics and Finance
• Engineering and Logistics
• Human Resources
• ICT and Cyber Security
• International Political Affairs
• Legal Affairs
• Marketing and Communications
• Programme and Project Management
  
  

Requirements for candidates

The criteria to be eligible are:

• 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
• Educational status: a Master's degree or equivalent from a recognised institution in a relevant subject
• 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.
  
  

Deadline to apply

The closing date is 27 October 2024, 11:59PM CET.

How to apply

Submit your application in the web portal: https://nato.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
also available through the web page of the programme (clicking in "apply here").

More information

- Through the web page of the  YPP Programmme

- Through the section of "frequent questions" (FAQ) in that web portal:
https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/175326.htm