Funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to Ukraine in Press and Information 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 traineeshipof up to 6 months in 2026 within the Press and Information Section of the EU Delegation,. The tentative start date is October 2026.
The Press and Information Section of the EU Delegation to Ukraine is a small but very dynamic and strategic section.
Main tasks:
- to assist in preparing (drafting, translating, proof-reading) press and information materials for their publication on the website and Delegation´s social media profiles;
- to assist in administrative and organizational aspects for public events preparations across the country;
- to assist in coordination and events organization by the Section;
- to support on media relations and various press activities;
- to provide back-office support for the Section's staff (answering requests, taking notes at the meetings, preparing meetings, etc.)
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 degree in journalism and communications, political science or international relations or related field (e.g. )
- Additional degree in another field (e.g. law)
- Knowledge of Ukrainian
- Knowledge of an additional EU language
- Excellent command of spoken and written English
- Excellent command of Microsoft Office and presentation skills
- Proficient knowledge - as proactive user - of the main social media accounts, in particular Instagram and Telegram and proven experience of work with social media texts
- Proven interest in the EU affairs
- Strong proofreading skills (English and Ukrainian)
- Attentive to details
- Active participation in the activities of civil society or academic organizations, experience of working as volunteer
- 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).
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 - 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 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.