Are you a young graduate interested in international relations? Are you curious to learn more about work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU Delegation represents EU interests and values in the United Arab Emirates?
Main tasks:
- Assisting the Political, Press and Information Section officers in the preparation and organisation of EU local coordination meetings.
- Researching and preparing background material, analysis, drafting contributions to reports, assessments and other written products.
- Attending and reporting on meetings, seminars, conferences, or other events.
- Support the preparation, logistics, organisation and implementation of visits and communication related activities.
- Contributing to the preparation and enhancing visibility and communication of EU events, including public diplomacy activities; assisting in the promotion of such events.
- Assisting in miscellaneous activities.
About European Commission
We are the European Commission’s department for International Partnerships under the leadership of Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen.
Our role is to:
work together with partner countries across the world to achieve sustainable development
design the EU’s international partnership and development policy
We are responsible for formulating the EU’s international partnership and development policy, with the ultimate goal to reduce poverty, ensure sustainable development, and promote democracy, human rights, and the rule of law across the world.
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Funded Traineeship
Aim and Benefits of Funded Traineeship
- A traineeship of up to 6 months within the Political, Press & Information Section of the EU Delegation to United Arab Emirates, starting in April/May 2025.
- Each selected trainee will receive a monthly grant to cover living expenses. All costs related to travels, visa, insurance, accommodation must be borne by the trainee.
Requirements for Funded Traineeship Qualification
Qualifications or special requirements:
- Capacity to act quickly and autonomously; good diplomatic and inter-personal skills;
- Excellent written and spoken English; Knowledge of Arabic would be an asset;
- Knowledge of social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.);
- Studies in International Relations, Law, Political Sciences or in any other relevant field;
- Experience from working in the Middle East/Gulf would be considered as extra assets.
Application Deadline
March 14, 2025How to Apply
Candidates must apply to the e-mail address [email protected] and send the following documents:
Please mention in the subject of your e-mail: Funded Traineeship - Funded Traineeship - Political Press and Information Section
For more details, visit EU Traineeship webpage