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Security and Defence Officer
Brussels
Programmatic Officer
Posted:
August 27, 2026
You're role
Are you interested in security and defence, conflict mediation and peace? Would you like to
organise events with senior policymakers, experts and practitioners from the EU institutions,
NATO, think tanks and NGOs? Are you based in Brussels?
What you'll do
How you'll do it
Good command of security and defence topics ● Event management skills; you'll own event ideation, planning, execution and reporting ● Excellent written and spoken English ● Team player, able to attend YPFP activities and events regularly ● Self-starter who can take initiative and see projects through, with strong time management ● Able to commit up to 10 hours per week as a staff volunteer for at least one year, delivering a minimum of 2 events or initiatives annually ● Able to respond to messages (email or WhatsApp) within 48 hours ● Based in Brussels, Belgium.
What you'll bring
Are you interested in security and defence, conflict mediation and peace? Would you like to organise events with senior policymakers, experts and practitioners from the EU institutions, NATO, think tanks and NGOs? Are you based in Brussels?
Why YPFP
At YPFP, all roles are part-time and volunteer-based. Our organization is powered by a passionate, mission-driven team of young professionals who contribute their time and talents to make foreign policy more accessible, inclusive, and dynamic. Volunteers typically commit 5–10 hours per month and take on leadership roles that offer real responsibility, creative freedom, and professional growth.
While these positions are unpaid, the experience is invaluable—volunteers gain access to a global network, develop high-impact skills, and help shape the direction of one of the world’s most influential youth-led foreign policy organizations.
All branch roles are fully remote. However, it is highly valuable for volunteers to be based in or near their branch city to engage with local partnerships and attend in-person events when possible. The Global (Virtual) Branch is the exception—it welcomes candidates from anywhere in the world.
YPFP is an equal opportunity organization committed to building a diverse and inclusive community across all branches and teams. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.