Become a Junior Expert

The Junior Programme is open to young experts of European nationality and young residents of the 14 partner countries of the Belgian International Cooperation.
⚠️ ️The last junior expert positions were posted at the end of March 2025. We are waiting for news about an extension of the junior programme so that we can start recruiting again in 2027 at the earliest. Follow us on social media to stay up to date.
What’s it like to be a Junior Expert?
Skills sought
Junior Experts (JEs) are neither interns nor volunteers. They are an integral part of the project team. The JE has a job description with defined objectives and deliverables. The skills expected of a future Junior Expert are :
- Problem resolution
- Respect
- Team work and conflict management
- Stress management
- Self-development
Country of assignment
The Junior Expert is assigned to one of the following 14 partner countries: Morocco, Palestine, Mali, Senegal, Guinea, Burkina Faso, Niger, Benin, DR Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, Tanzania and Mozambique.
Apply for the Junior Programme
⚠️ ️The last junior expert positions were posted at the end of March 2025. We are waiting for news about an extension of the junior programme so that we can start recruiting again in 2027 at the earliest. Follow us on social media to stay up to date.
If you are interested in the Junior Programme, you can apply online twice a year. We will post about 15 Junior Expert job offers.
Mind however:
- Check the admission requirements (see the FAQ Am I eligible?);
- The recruitment cycles take place in March (cycle 1) and September (cycle 2), subject to change;
- The jobs are posted for a period of approximately 10 working days;
- The page with the job offers will only be activated during the period of publication of the jobs;
- Applicants may apply for several jobs at the same time;
- Mind this information : our job offers are published in the language of the country (English or French). English-speaking countries are Mozambique, Palestine, Rwanda, and Uganda. French-speaking countries are Burundi, Guinea, Morocco, and Senegal.
Online application form
Your online application will consist of a CV to be completed (as accurately as possible) and a motivation letter. Instructions for creating your CV account:
- While waiting for the next posting of jobs, you can already create your CV account in the online recruitment system.
- Make sure you save/keep the e-mail address and password used for accessing your account.
- Choose French, Dutch, or English via the language choice icon at the top right-hand side of the screen. The choice of language determines the language in which you will do the written and spoken selection tests.
- Be sure to check the items marked with an asterisk. They must be filled in.
- You can access your CV online at any time. By logging into your account, you can update your CV.
- Make sure you regularly to save the changes you make. You can also save a PDF copy of your application.
During the job posting period, you can log in to your account and apply for the job(s) you are interested in. Your online application will consist of a CV to be completed (as accurately as possible) and a motivation letter. This should include your interest in the job as well as your reasons for joining the Junior Programme.
- Update your CV.
- Copy your motivation letter in the box provided. You can also attach it.
- You will also be asked to answer a few additional questions and to certify that you fulfil all requirements for admission to the Junior Programme (at the latest, the last day of publication of jobs). Mind however: If you are selected but it appears later that you do not fulfil one or more of the requirements, your application will be immediately annulled.
Any application sent by e-mail or any other means or outside the publication period will not be considered.