Programme for young people
The Junior Technical Adviser Programme, run by LuxDev, gives young people under 31 the chance to gain hands-on experience and build skills in the field of development cooperation.
What is the Junior Technical Adviser Programme?
The Junior Technical Adviser (JTA) Programme is an entry-level initiative in the field of development cooperation. It’s funded by Luxembourg’s Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Defence, Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, and managed by LuxDev.
The programme gives young professionals the opportunity to put their skills to work in a local office or on a project or programme led by LuxDev in one of its partner countries. It’s a chance to get a first taste of working in development cooperation, or to deepen existing knowledge in the field.
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2002
Programme launched
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+100 JTAs
trained since inception
After a one-month training period at LuxDev’s headquarters in Luxembourg, participants head out to the field for a one-year assignment, where they work alongside an experienced LuxDev colleague. Depending on the position, JTAs may be offered the chance to stay on for a second and even a third year.
This journey often becomes a real springboard for a career in international development, or even in other sectors. Many former JTAs go on to work with LuxDev, the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Defence, Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, the United Nations, or development-focused NGOs.
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What are the conditions of access to the JTA Programme?
The JTA Programme is open to young people:
- of Luxembourg nationality or resident in Luxembourg for at least five years;
- under 31 years of age;
- holder of at least a baccalaureate, a master's degree or an advanced technician's certificate.
Prior interest in and commitment to development issues and the problems of people living in developing countries, or studies in this field, are a significant advantage.
What’s life like as a JTA in the field?
As a JTA, you’ll dive into the world of bilateral cooperation, learning about project and programme management, how field offices operate, and the everyday realities in partner countries.
This isn’t an internship or a volunteer position, it’s a full-fledged role. You’ll be a fully integrated member of the country or regional office team.
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When to apply?
We open applications once a year (usually in April or May) for new JTA positions. The number of available roles and their locations can change from year to year.
