Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Anna Lindh Foundation (ALF) Euro-Mediterranean Young Professionals Programme. This full-time professional opportunity is crafted for young professionals at the start of their careers who are keen to broaden their intercultural knowledge through dedicated work.
This initiative is designed to empower skilled graduates under 30 from the 43 Euro-Mediterranean countries by offering them practical professional experience in intercultural dialogue. Participants will also help advance the Foundation’s mission to promote youth inclusion through empowerment and engagement, thereby boosting their marketability in the job market.
ALF Euro-Mediterranean Young Professionals Programme Summary
- Host Country: Egypt
- Category: Fellowships | Professional Development
- Eligible Countries: 43 Euro-Mediterranean Countries
- Reward: Funded | €12,000 annual gross retribution
- Deadline: July 24, 2024
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ALF Euro-Mediterranean Young Professionals Programme Details
Successful candidates will embark on a professional journey of up to 12 months at the ALF Secretariat in Alexandria, Egypt. During this period, they will:
- Gain invaluable work experience and insights from the daily operations of the ALF Secretariat, understanding the practical objectives and goals of intercultural and civil society dialogue.
- Work in a dynamic, multicultural, and multilingual environment, preparing them for the job market and equipping them with practical skills for navigating the global intercultural dynamic.
- Experience professional growth by working in a prestigious intergovernmental entity.
- Build a network with like-minded professionals and experts in the field of intercultural dialogue, enriching both their personal and professional lives.
Funding
- The annual gross combined retribution is €12,000. Additionally, international young professionals are entitled to a one-time installation allowance calculated at two months of the basic retribution (€1,200) for moving from their home country to the duty station, provided they are not living in Egypt.
- After the successful completion of the contract, international young professionals based in Alexandria are entitled to a repatriation compensation calculated at two months of the basic retribution (€1,200) for moving from the duty station to their home residence country.
- In addition to the combined retribution, medical, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance schemes are covered by the Foundation through reputable companies.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Nationals of one of the following countries: Albania, Algeria, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Libya, Luxembourg, Malta, Mauritania, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, North Macedonia, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Syria, The Netherlands, Tunisia, and Turkey.
- Under 30 years old at the start date of the contract (September 1, 2024).
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Public Policies, Civil Society, Corporate Communication, Quality Control, or Fundraising and Institutional Partnerships.
- Master’s degree in a relevant field.
- Knowledge of English with excellent written and oral communication skills (at least C1 level).
- Proven experience in the chosen fields.
Application
Interested candidates must complete and submit the online form available in English only before July 24, 2024, at 23:59 Central European Time (CET).
Candidates must upload:
- A motivation letter of exactly two pages (Arial 11, single space).
- A detailed curriculum vitae of no more than four pages, following the Europass template (https://europa.eu/europass/en), both in English.
A confirmation message will automatically be displayed upon submission of the application. Only complete applications, meeting the eligibility criteria and submitted before the deadline, will be considered.
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