Funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to Ukraine – Political Section
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 Ukraine?
We offer:
A traineeship of up to 6 months in 2026 within the Political Section of the EU Delegation,. The tentative start date is 1 October 2026.
The Political Section of the Delegation of the EU in Ukraine is in charge of developing analysis and recommendations for HQ related to:
- political developments in the country;
- the reform process, including the implementation of the Association Agreement between the EU and Ukraine;
- Ukraine's foreign and security policies;
- Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and its socio-economic and geopolitical consequences.
The intern will be fully embedded in the work of the section, receive direct exposure to the EU activities in Ukraine, and be provided with a unique occasion to understand from inside the work of an EU Delegation in a third country.
Main tasks:
- Contribute to and assist in preparation of enlargement reporting and monitor relevant policy developments;
- Gathering data and assessing ongoing progress in EU integration and the wider reform process
- Participating in internal and external meetings/events and reporting about them.
We look for:
Qualifications or special requirements:
- Due to the ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine, only Ukrainian citizens currently residing in Ukraine will be considered;
- Bachelor’s degree in law, economics, international relations, political science, sociology, or related field and completed or ongoing master studies;
- Very good command of Ukrainian language and very good command of spoken and written English;
- Very good command of main IT editing and presentation software;
- Good networking, interpersonal skills and attention to details;
- Proven interest for EU affairs;
- Knowledge of Ukraine's institutional system and political landscape;
- Experience in analysis of legislation related to the political, economic and sociological sphere;
- Experience in working in a team and in coordinating inputs from various colleagues.
How to apply?
Candidates must apply to the e-mail address DELEGATION-UKRAINE-TRAINEESHIPS@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
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Please mention in the subject of your e-mail: Funded Traineeship - Political 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 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.