Nestlé is accepting applications for the January 2027 cohort of NesTalent, its graduate development programme in the Middle East and North Africa. The programme combines functional rotations with practical work inside an international food and beverage business.
Programme overview
- Organisation: Nestlé.
- Intake: January 2027.
- Duration: 24 months.
- Location: Participating MENA markets; applicants should check the country attached to each vacancy.
- Deadline: No single closing date is listed on the programme page. Individual vacancies may close separately.
Available career streams
The official page lists opportunities across functions including sales, marketing, finance, human resources, supply chain and technical operations. Current examples span Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Egypt, Iraq and Lebanon. Availability is role-specific rather than a guarantee that every function recruits in every country.
Who can apply
Applicants need a relevant university degree, an updated CV and proof of residency or citizenship in the country of application. Nestlé also identifies flexibility to travel within MENA as a programme requirement. Check the individual advertisement for its academic and language criteria.
A closer look at the Dubai marketing vacancy
The NesTalent Marketing Trainee advertisement in Dubai describes permanent employment beginning with the 24-month rotational programme. It targets recent graduates with limited experience, a business administration or marketing degree, a very good GPA and English proficiency. The listing highlights mentoring and training; subsequent assignment depends on business needs. These conditions relate to this vacancy and should not automatically be applied to other streams.
How to prepare a focused application
Opportunities Feed application guidance: Start with the function that best matches your evidence. A marketing applicant could explain a customer-research project, while a supply-chain applicant could describe an inventory or process-improvement exercise. Show the problem, your contribution and the result instead of relying on broad claims about leadership.
Check location eligibility before investing time in the application. Keep your qualification details and dates consistent across your CV and application form. If a listing does not state salary, sponsorship or relocation support, seek clarification rather than assuming these benefits are included.
Official information and application
Visit the official Nestlé NesTalent programme page and select an available vacancy. The Dubai Marketing Trainee listing provides an example of role-specific requirements.
Checked on 27 September 2026. Vacancy availability can change; the official advertisement governs eligibility and applications.
