European Union (EU) Delegation to Eritrea Funded Traineeship for Young Graduates 2024

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 Eritrea?

• Table of Content
• About European Commission
• Delegation to Eritrea Funded Traineeship
• Aim and Benefits of Delegation to Eritrea Funded Traineeship
• Requirements for Delegation to Eritrea Funded Traineeship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About European Commission

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Delegation to Eritrea Funded Traineeship

Aim and Benefits of Delegation to Eritrea Funded Traineeship

• A traineeship of up to 6 months within the Political, Press and Information (PPI) Section of the EU Delegation to Eritrea, starting in February 2024 , subject to budget availability.  

Main tasks:

• Assist in the organisation of activities of public diplomacy
• Assist in the organisation of meetings and events hosted at the Delegation
• Make documentary researches as necessary
• Assist the Head of the PPI section and the press officer in any other activity as needed
• Assist other staff of the delegation when requested
• Draft minutes of meetings

Requirements for Delegation to Eritrea Funded Traineeship Qualification

• Considering the current situation in the country, only applicants residing in Eritrea will be considered
• A degree in political science, international relations,  law or economics, or a very strong proven background in one of those fields
• Very good knowledge of Eritrea’s history, institutional setting, legislation, and economy
• Tigrinya as mother language, and fluency in English. Knowledge of  Arabic and French would be an asset
• Excellent drafting skills and capacity to translate complex texts
• Excellent knowledge of the standard IT tools: outlook, excel, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and flexibility to work in an international environment

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Candidates must apply to the e-mail address [email protected] and send the following documents:

• A detailed standard Europass curriculum vitae (CV) https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/ (CVs in other format will not be considered)
• a cover letter describing why you want to participate in a EU traineeship
• and an application form

Please mention in the subject of your e-mail: Funded Traineeship - PPI Section

Important information to read before applying

Before applying you are requested to examine the dedicated website as well as the general eligibility criteria for a paid traineeship (Article 8 of the Decision ADMIN(2017)28 – Paid traineeship)

Each selected trainee will receive a monthly grant to cover living expenses. As an indication, 2023 monthly grants are published here. These amounts may be revised for traineeships starting in 2024. All costs related to travels, visa, insurance, accommodation must be borne by the trainee.

Applications from non-eligible candidates will not be considered. After the evaluation of all applications, shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified by email. In case the selected candidates are not able to present the required documents, their application will be rejected.

For more details, visit EU website.