ALF Euro-Mediterranean Young Professionals Programme

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ALF Euro-Mediterranean Young Professionals Programme

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The Young Professionals Programme is a full-time professional experience designed for young graduates at the beginning of their careers who are eager to expand their intercultural expertise through dedicated work. The Programme aims to empower talented graduates under the age of 30 from the 44 countries in the Euro-Mediterranean region by providing them with firsthand professional experience in intercultural dialogue. Professionals also benefit by contributing to the ALF‘s mission to foster youth inclusion through empowerment and engagement, enhancing their competitiveness in the job market.

What the Programme Offers

Successful applicants will begin their professional journey of up to 11 months at the ALF Secretariat in Alexandria, Egypt. During this time, they will:

Gain invaluable work experience and insights from the daily operations of the ALF Secretariat, understanding practical objectives and goals of intercultural and civil society dialogue
Work in a vibrant, multicultural, and multilingual setting, which will prepare them for the job market, equipping them with practical skills for navigating the global intercultural dynamic
Experience professional growth by working in a prestigious intergovernmental Institution
Build a network with like-minded professionals and experts in the field of intercultural dialogue, enriching both their personal and professional life

Young Professionals’ Fields

The ALF Euro-Mediterranean Young Professionals Programme 2026-2027 offers young professionals the opportunity to gain a year of professional experience in one of the following four fields:

Civil Society

The role aims to contribute to the work of the Civil Society Unit, by supporting the engagement of ALF grassroot members (4.700 members) in the coordination of the intercultural activities carried out by Heads of ALF National Civil Society Networks across 43 countries of the Euro-Mediterranean region. This includes contributing to the follow up of Network activities and implementation timelines, supporting the organisation of online coordination meetings, communication with stakeholders, assisting in the compilation of documentation and data, and contributing to the overall implementation of initiatives related to intercultural dialogue and civil society.

Public Policies

The purpose is to play a key supporting role in managing the editorial lifecycle across all the ALF publication lines. This includes maintaining regular communication with authors and peer reviewers; resolving daily publishing workflow issues to ensure smooth operations, in collaboration with the relevant ALF Secretariat Units; and carrying out copyediting and proofreading tasks to uphold high editorial standards, while maintaining and updating internal tracking systems and administrative records.

Corporate Communication

The goal is to contribute to the visibility, outreach and impact of the ALF’s work by supporting the development of creative and engaging content across different platforms. This includes contributing to human-centred storytelling that highlights the impact of grassroots actions and dialogue across the Euro-Mediterranean region, supporting the implementation of outreach campaigns and contributing to the coordination of online communication activities. The role also involves contributing to the promotion of ALF’s knowledge resources in accessible and engaging formats.

Operations and Coordination

The objective is to contribute to the implementation and coordination of the ALF’s Programmes, initiatives, and events by providing operational and organisational support according to the needs and priorities of the ALF Secretariat. The role includes assisting in the preparation and follow-up of activities and events, supporting coordination and communication with stakeholders and participants, contributing to logistical and administrative processes, and supporting the implementation of projects and initiatives across different operational phases.

Eligibility Criteria

The criteria that will be taken into account in the selection process are the following:

Nationality: Applicants must be nationals of one of the 44 UfM countries
Age: Applicants must be under 30 at the foreseen start date of the contract (1 September 2026)

Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to the chosen fields

Master’s degree in a field relevant to the chosen fields

Knowledge of English (Excellent written and oral communication skills, at least C1 level)

Proven background in the chosen fields

Note: Selected young professionals will be assigned to the different fields according to their areas of study, previous experience and motivation, according to the specific needs of the ALF Secretariat, regardless the modalities chosen as first or second option. There is also the possibility to rotate or be assigned to other field/s subject to ALF Secretariat necessities.