The Young Associates Programme (YAP) is a two-year programme targeted at recent undergraduates who wish to gain a significant first professional experience in the world of multilateral policymaking, research and analysis. It is designed to act as a springboard for them to pursue postgraduate studies at top-ranked universities.
The following sections provide an overview of the Programme, including details on the eligibility criteria for candidates, salary and benefits package, and recruitment process.
The YAP is an exciting opportunity that offers professional experience at the cutting edge of public policy development and analysis. The YAP is a 24-month programme designed to expose recent undergraduates to a variety of research and analytical work on major policy areas.
The purpose of the Programme is to prepare outstanding undergraduates for their future postgraduate studies. As such, successful candidates must clearly articulate how they are motivated to use their experience at the OECD to pursue a Master’s degree or PhD, after completing the Programme.
A key component of the Programme is mentorship. During the two-year work at the OECD, the Young Associates will be closely mentored by their managers. Managers are therefore selected based on their professional experience, policy expertise, and ability to collaborate with, challenge, and develop young talented individuals.
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In addition, it is an asset if candidates:
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In addition, Young Associates may be eligible for the following allowances as established by the Staff Regulations:
Recruitment for the YAP 2024-2026 round:
Note: The recruitment timeline may be subject to change, in which case relevant candidates participating in the recruitment process will be duly notified.
Young Associates selected for the 2024-2026 round will take up duty in September 2024 and will be based in Paris, France.
As a Young Associate, you will work closely with a senior manager in tackling some of the most challenging social and economic issues of today. Your day-to-day work may involve background research, drafting, liaising with partners internally and externally, and assisting in the coordination of events ranging from policy forums to Ministerial conferences. Throughout the programme, the focus will be on developing the professional competences and research expertise to be able to succeed in highly competitive applications for postgraduate studies.
The following directorates and special bodies will host Young Associates in the 2024-2026 round:
No. | Directorate/Special body | Work area |
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1 | Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities (CFE) | Strengthening SME Access to Finance |
2 | Directorate for Financial and Enterprise Affairs (DAF) | Support for the OECD Working Group on Bribery |
3 | Economics Department (ECO) | Front Office of the Chief Economist |
4 | Directorate for Employment, Labour and Social Affairs (ELS) | Measuring Health System Transformation into the Digital Age |
5 | Environment Directorate (ENV) | Environmental and Climate Policies |
6 | Environment Directorate (ENV) | Environmental Policy Data - Environment Performance and Information |
7 | Financial Action Task Force (FATF) | Anti-Money Laundering & Combating Terrorist Financing |
8 | International Energy Agency (IEA) | World Energy Outlook |
9 | International Energy Agency (IEA) | Clean Energy Investment - Critical Minerals |
10 | General Secretariat (SGE) | Office of the Secretary-General |
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The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates who are nationals of OECD member countries, irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities. The OECD prohibits any form of discrimination, gender or otherwise, with regard to equal pay for equivalent work and professional development and promotion.
For questions, contact us at YoungAssociate@oecd.org.