NATO’s Young Professionals Programme (YPP) aims to 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.
Who can apply
- Young people between 21 and 32 years old (included);
- Citizens of a NATO member country;
- At least one year of demonstrated professional experience, including full-time employment, temporary assignments and/or internships at the time of application its required;
- A master’s degree or equivalent from a recognised institution at the time of application;
- Proficient 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.
Benefits
- Successful candidates will be assigned to different NATO bodies for one-year periods, for a total of three NATO bodies over three years. 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.
- Competitive salary and other benefits such as health insurance, reimbursement of travel expenses to relocate before and after duty, training opportunities and paid annual leave of 30 days.
Deadline: 31 May 2026
For more information: Eurodesk
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