Funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to Singapore - PPI Section
We offer: A traineeship of up to 6 months within the following sections of the EU Delegation to Singapore, starting in June 2026.
Traineeship in the Political, Press and Information Section (PPI): The Political, Press and Information Section of the European Union Delegation to Singapore follows the political and security developments in Singapore and the region and communicates on developments and new policies in the EU. The section also covers relations with media and public diplomacy.
Application deadline: 30 April 2026 1700 (Singapore time)
Main tasks:
- Contribute to the reporting on domestic developments in Singapore and in the region (ASEAN and Indo-Pacific) and on Singapore's relations with its foreign partners.
- Support the implementation of - and participate in outreach activities around - the EU’s bilateral cooperation agreements with Singapore.
- Conduct research and draft background papers on various policy issues.
- Assist in preparation of visits of senior EU officials to Singapore, meetings, public diplomacy events hosted at and by the Delegation.
- Attend and report on conferences, seminars and lectures covering political, security and other developments in Singapore and in the region.
- Draft minutes of meetings and assist in writing reports.
- Assist in compiling the Delegation’s daily press review.
- Assist in the handling of the Delegation’s social media, notably on X, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook.
We are looking for:
Qualifications or special requirements:
- Knowledge of EU institutions and policies
- Eagerness to learn, motivation to work in a team, attention to detail
- Fluency in English
- Competence in the use of social media is an advantage
- Candidates must have less than one year of professional experience after their graduation by the signing of the Traineeship agreement. (other traineeships or student jobs or volunteering works carried out during university or after graduation are not considered as professional experience)
The following would be assets:
- Background in political and social sciences and/or international relations, or a proven capacity in one of those fields
- Knowledge of Singapore and the region (ASEAN countries and the Indo-Pacific)
- General understanding of international trade and economic matters
- Legal or economic background.
How to apply?
Send the following documents:
- A detailed standard Europass curriculum vitae (CV) https://europa.eu/europass/en (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
Follow the link to download the application form here
To: DELEGATION-SINGAPORE-INTERNSHIPS@eeas.europa.eu
The subject of your e-mail should be: 2026 Funded Traineeship - EU Delegation to Singapore
Please read the following 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 traineeship 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:
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must provide proof that they will be covered against the risk of a pandemic and the costs of repatriation;
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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.