Applications are invited for Young Professionals in Foreign Policy 2024-25 (YPFP) for the year 2024. The last date of application is June 6.
About YPFP
Young Professionals in Foreign Policy (YPFP) is an independent international organization that engages, builds, and amplifies an international community of young, dynamic, diverse leaders from all sectors of international affairs, to accelerate their impact on critical global challenges.
Since its inception in 2004, YPFP has forged an international community of over 20,000 professionals from 80 countries who are passionate about working together to produce innovative solutions. Currently, there are YPFP branches in DC, New York, Brussels, London, and Tokyo, however, members do not have to reside in those cities to participate.
YPFP knows that building a better tomorrow starts with the young leaders we equip today; meaning, they must develop knowledge, skills, and networks now to forge new solutions to critical problems. YPFP’s programming and events are just one of the ways we unite and equip our members with tools to address our changing international climate.
YPFP works to build the next generation of diverse foreign policy leaders. We do this by providing YPFP members with capacity building programs, engaging events, a global community of peers, and opportunities to elevate their voices through writing and publication.
About the Fellowship
The YPFP Fellowship is a personal and professional leadership development accelerator for emerging talent in foreign policy.
Six YPFP Fellows will have a unique opportunity to develop, construct, and implement a strategy and execution for an organization that has significant impact for thousands of young professionals around the world.
The six fellows will serve as YPFP’s Senior Leadership Team and provide leadership and direction to YPFP’s volunteer staff. Fellows will receive a stipend for their leadership in the management of YPFP.
Eligibility
YPFP seeks to engage rising leaders in the fields of foreign policy, international affairs, national security, and/or and nonprofit management. To qualify, candidates must:
- Demonstrate exceptional professional, communication, and organizational skills
- Demonstrate proven leadership abilities and a strong desire to leave a lasting impact on YPFP
- Be committed to actively participating in and contributing to the YPFP community for the full duration of the Fellowship (18 months)
- Model and uphold YPFP’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Possess a passion for public service and social change
- Have 3-5 years of experience and the ability to commit 10-20 hours each week to the YPFP Fellowship.
- Be located in one of YPFP branch cities.
- Be between the ages of 22-32
Roles
- President: Responsible for oversight of volunteer staff and programs, effective coordination, execution, and recruitment for the fellowship program, discussion group coordination, and relationship management with YPFP Board of Directors and Globally staff.
- Communications Fellow: Responsible for oversight, strategic direction, and design of all YPFP Communications volunteer staff, communications products, and global communications strategy, including YPFP’s website and social media channels.
- Events & Programming Fellow: Responsible for oversight of all YPFP Programs volunteer event staff, coordination and scoping for DC area events, structuring new programs for the YPFP community, and supporting global event coordination.
- Global Coordination Fellow: Responsible for oversight of global branch management, establishing and executing a global strategy in partnership with YPFP’s branch managing directors around the world and supporting all coordination of global activities by serving as their voice and key resource at YPFP HQ.
- Memberships & Operations Fellow: Responsible for oversight of effective operations and membership cultivation with Globally staff, managing YPFP systems and recruiting and orienting YPFP members in yearly cycles.
- Publications Fellow: Responsible for oversight, recruitment, and strategy of YPFP publications and “amplification” programs for the YPFP community, including the YPFP Publishing Fellowship and Charged Affairs journal.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates can apply online via this page.
Important dates & Duration
- Start of application: 6 May, 2024
- End of application: 6 June, 2024
- Start of Fellowship: July 2024
- End of Fellowship: December 2025
- Duration: 18 months
- Time commitment: 10-20 hours per week
