Information about our Junior Professional Programme

Who are we looking for?

The Junior Professional Programme welcomes applications from nationals of an EFTA Member State (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland) who have completed a Master’s degree, or who are in their final year of study and expect to complete the degree prior to the start of the Junior Professional Programme (1 September 2026). The Programme is designed for candidates at an early stage of their careers, with up to two years of professional experience following graduation. Fluency in English is required.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates who have gained experience through internships or short-term placements in governmental, international, or policy-related organisations. An interest in, or familiarity with, the EEA Agreement, EFTA Free Trade Agreements, or related policy frameworks would be considered an asset.

What’s on offer?

Besides the opportunity to kick-start your career in an intergovernmental organisation, we also offer the following monetary benefits to all Junior Professionals:

• A furnished studio located in the city centre for you (and your partner) for the duration of the programme

• A monthly salary to cover part of the cost of living in your respective duty station:

  • CHF 2 695 in Geneva

  • EUR 1 960 in Brussels and Luxembourg

• A Belgian/Swiss/Luxembourg mobile phone subscription with unlimited text messages and call minutes, and up to 300 GB

• Arrival and departure allowance to cover your means of transportation to and from the duty station

• Health, travel and death & disability insurance

• And many more!