Funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to Kazakhstan

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 Kazakhstan?

We offer:

A traineeship of  6 months in 2026 within the Political, Press and Information Section of the EU Delegation to Kazakhstan. The tentative start month is June  2026.

Main tasks: 

• Supporting the Political, Press and Information Section 
• Providing support to the organisation of various meetings of the EU, to the EU participation in other meetings and conferences, including regular meetings with EU Member States;
• Logistical help with the preparation of visits and events;
• Assisting in meetings, workshops and conferences, and taking minutes;
• Conducting research and drafting notes and reports on subjects related to political developments and international cooperation;
• Administrative and secretarial support;
• Other support functions upon request of the Head of Section.

We look for:

Qualifications or special requirements:

• Taking into account the local health and security conditions, only applicants currently residing in Kazakhstan will be considered.
• General understanding of politics, international trade and economics, as well as EU-Kazakhstan and EU-Central Asia cooperation;
• Excellent drafting skills, eagerness to learn, motivation to work in a team, attention to detail.
• Must have at least a Bachelor’s Diploma in International Affairs, European Affairs, Law, International Trade, Economics and other related policy areas
• Fluency in English, Russian, and Kazakh;
• Be available full time, Monday through Friday;

How to apply?

Candidates must apply to the e-mail address DELEGATION-KAZAKHSTAN-VACANCIES@eeas.europa.eu 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 - Your Name/Trade and Cooperation Sections

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. 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.

The traineeships can only be offered in compliance with the local legislation as well as the legislation of the country of origin. 

Citizens from EU Member states:

• must provide proof that they will be covered against the risk of a pandemic and the costs of repatriation;
• must hold a relevant entrance visa and / or temporary residence permit where applicable,  based on the traineeship agreement, the duration of the traineeship, and in compliance with the local legislation.