Project proposals for YEP positions batch 21

Young Expert Programmes (YEP) is looking for project proposals for new YEP positions for the sectors Water, Agrofood and Energy. Deadline for submitting proposals is May 10, 2020.

The main goal of YEP, consisting of Water, Agrofood, Energy and Tailor-made, is to offer young Dutch and local professionals the opportunity to take their first steps in an international environment. They are employed through Dutch organizations in a number of eligible countries. The programmes aim to rejuvenate the before-mentioned sectors and ensure the continued availability of expertise.

Despite the current COVID-19 crisis, the YEP Programme Bureau has decided to proceed with the scheduled YEP planning. Therefore, new proposals for local and/or Dutch Young Expert positions in YEP Water, YEP Agrofood and/or YEP Energy can be submitted until May 10, 2020. Due to COVID-19, the training programme could be adjusted, for instance by organizing the training online. Of course, participating organizations and young professionals will be informed in due time.

Please visit the YEP website for the Guidelines, self-test, and various steps in the project submission process. Please contact the YEP Bureau with questions about employing a Young Experts; they are happy to help and think along.

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Since 2013, more than 500 Young Experts kick/started their international careers through YEP Programmes in 40 countries for a variety of more than 125 organisations. For more information about the Young Experts, their organisations and YEP Programmes, please visit the YEP website – www.yepprogrammes.com.