Are you a passionate, driven individual looking to kick-start your career in an intergovernmental organisation? Or do you already bring a first work experience with you and want to know more about the EEA Agreement? Then welcome to our Junior Professional Programme, where we offer you a unique opportunity to embark on an exciting journey of professional growth and development.
The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is an intergovernmental organisation set up for the promotion of free trade and economic integration between its four Member States: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
We are looking for highly motivated and qualified Junior Professionals to fill 9 positions as of 1 September 2026 for a duration of 11 months. Deadline for application: 15 February 2026.
The aim of the programme is to provide junior civil servants and other qualified applicants with opportunities for training and familiarisation with the work and functions of the EFTA Secretariat.
Field of work
The Junior Professionals will be assigned to a specific Division of the EFTA Secretariat according to the academic field of specialisation, personal preferences and career objectives.
Posts are offered within the following fields of work:
- Legal affairs (Brussels)
- Human resources (Brussels)
- Policy coordination (Brussels)
- Statistical cooperation (Luxembourg)
- Trade relations (Geneva)
A short overview of the activities of each Division and the related Junior Professional position can be found on EFTA's website. Please read the page carefully before applying. You can consult the EFTA Secretariat website for more information.
Note that candidates must specify their preferred field of work in the online application tool.
- National of an EFTA Member State (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland)
- Master’s degree completed, or final-year student expected to complete the degree prior to the start of the Junior Professional Programme
- Note: For the HR position only, a completed bachelor’s degree is sufficient
- Limited professional experience post-graduation (maximum of 2 years)
- Fluency in English
Nafn tengiliðs: Matt Sevenants
Netfang tengiliðs: mse@efta.int
Vefsíða fyrirtækis - Sækja um: https://jobs.efta.int/wd/plsql/wd_portal.show_job?p_web_site_id=564&p_web_page_id=603613
- Vefsíða: Junior Professional Programme - EFTA Secretariat 2026-2027
- Umsóknarfrestur (til og með): 02/15/2026
