NATO announces launch of the third cycle of the Young Professionals Programme

  • 26 Sep. 2024 -
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  • Last updated: 26 Sep. 2024 11:25

We are pleased to inform you that the third cycle of the NATO Young Professionals Programme (YPP) is now open for applications!

Young Professionals Programme

Are you a young professional, interested in accelerating your career by gaining experience working for a political and military alliance that protects one billion people?

If you are a citizen of a NATO member country with a Master’s degree and at least one year of work experience, the YPP offers a unique opportunity to work with NATO for three years across different countries and NATO bodies.

For the third cycle of the YPP there are 13 positions available for talented people 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

The deadline to apply is 27 October 2024. We encourage you to apply well in advance.

For more information about the NATO Young Professionals Programme, including eligibility criteria and the full application process, please visit the Young Professionals Programme web page.  

Following Sweden’s accession to NATO on 7 March 2024 as NATO’s 32nd member, we are pleased to announce that Swedish nationals are welcome to apply to the Young Professionals Programme, alongside candidates from NATO’s 31 other member countries.