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 Montenegro?

We offer:

A traineeship of up to 6 months within the European Integration, Political, Press and Information Section of the EU Delegation to Montenegro, starting in  March 2023.

The European Integration, Political, Press and Information Section contributes to the Delegation's pursuit of EU policies, in particular European integration, by analysing and reporting on political, economic and trade developments, promoting reform progress and improving the visibility, awareness and understanding of the EU in Montenegro.

Main tasks:

• Information gathering and analysis.
• Research and reporting.
• Supporting the administrative coordination of the Section.
• Help with other emerging tasks within the section’s portfolio.
• Contributing to the organisation of visibility events.
• Participating in meetings and conferences.

We look for:

Qualifications or special requirements:

• Maximum one year of professional experience
• Good command of Word and Excel

Experience on justice and home affairs matters including migration would be an advantage

How to apply?

Candidates must apply to the e-mail address

delegation-montenegro-hoa-ac-recruitment@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
  
  MONTENEGRO_Application form for funded traineeships 2023.docx

Please mention in the subject of your e-mail: Funded Traineeship - European Integration, Political, Press and Information 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. All costs related to travel inside the country of residence, 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 candidate is not able to present the required documents, his/her candidacy will be rejected.

Non-resident candidates must provide proof that they will be covered against the risk of a pandemic and the costs of repatriation.

The traineeships can only be offered in compliance with the local legislation as well as the legislation of the country of origin. In assessing the applications received, account will need to be taken of the COVID-19 situation and its possible effects on access possibilities to the country of assignment and thus candidates currently residing in country of assignment might be preferred.

The Delegation informs that even if our Headquarters confirm the eligibility of the selected candidate, traineeships could be postponed, suspended or even cancelled considering the very evolving context of the COVID-19 outbreak in the host country as well as in the country of origin. The same rule apply if a selected candidate is unable to reach the country of assignment.