Commonwealth Young Professionals Programme 2023/2024

Commonwealth Young Professionals Programme 2023/2024. You can now apply for the 2023/2024 Commonwealth Young Professionals Program (YPP). See complete application guide, requirements and how to apply for Commonwealth Young Professionals Programme below.

Commonwealth Young Professionals Programme 2023/2024

Program	Commonwealth Young Professionals Programme 2023
Applicant Criteria	Citizens of a Commonwealth country aged 27 or younger, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area, at least one year of relevant work experience
Available Positions	Assistant Research Officer roles in various departments
Salary	£29,070 per annum
Application Deadline	July 10, 2023

About the Commonwealth Young Professionals Programme

The YPP is a part of the Commonwealth Secretariat’s efforts to empower young individuals. The programme offers opportunities for talented and qualified young individuals from across the Commonwealth to contribute their unique skills and ideas to the organisation.

The Commonwealth is a voluntary association comprising 56 member governments, providing policy-making guidance, technical assistance, and advisory services to member countries. Its goal is to assist governments in achieving sustainable, inclusive, and equitable development.

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Available Positions in the Programme

The programme offers a variety of positions for young professionals to apply for:

• Assistant Research Officer YPO (Trade Competitiveness)
• Assistant Research Officer (Office of the Secretary-General)
• Assistant Research Officer (Economic, Youth & Sustainable Development Directorate)
• Assistant Research Officer (Governance and Peace Directorate) x2

The salary for these positions stands at £29,070 per annum.

Eligibility Criteria for Applicants

To be eligible for the programme, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be a citizen of a Commonwealth country
• Be 27 years or younger at the time applications close
• Hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area
• Have at least one year of demonstrated work experience in the design and delivery of a subject relevant to development or democracy programmes/projects.

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Application Process

Interested candidates should apply by submitting a CV and a cover letter. The covering letter should be structured to address the key criteria required in the person specification, with clear examples given.

You can apply for the programme using the following link: Apply Here

For more information about the programme, you can visit the Commonwealth’s official website: Commonwealth Young Professionals Programme