EEAS Vacancy: Funded traineeships for young graduates at the EU Delegation to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva - Multiple sections

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 a multilateral context?

We offer:

Traineeships of 4 up to 6 months in 2026 within the following sections of the EU Delegation/Office, subject to availability of the budget. The tentative start date is March/April or 2^nd Semester 2026.

• Communication Section (Head of Delegation Section):

Main tasks: 

• Support the social media work of the Delegation, including drafting social media posts.
• Producing social media videos, photos and visuals.
• Develop new social media campaigns.
• Drafting news stories for the Delegation's website.
• Provide support in the organisation of events, conferences and campaigns.
• Attend conferences/meetings and drafting reports.
• Attending the Deputy Head of Delegation meetings and drafting reports

• Other tasks assigned by the team colleagues of the Head of Delegation section

   

• Human Rights Section:

Main tasks: 

• Participation and reporting back on the Human Rights Council and Universal Periodic Review meetings as well as various working groups.
• Attending and reporting back from the Human Rights Council and side events
• Support the human rights team during the negotiations of resolutions
• Contributing to the drafting of briefings
• Assist in the preparation of meetings, e.g. research and the drafting of statements.
• Preparing draft reports on EU/OHCHR/Human Rights-related meetings, conferences and events.
• Overall analysis of Human Rights policies in various countries General logistics support.

• Labor Section:

Main tasks: 

• Prepare background notes, analytical reports, summary of relevant ILO (and if relevant other UN agencies) meetings, events, seminars etc. and EU/IMEC coordination meetings.
• Provide administrative support to the ILO Team.
• Support the team in drafting reports, organising meetings, researching and analysing specific policy topics, analysing policy on topical issues relating to the EU/ILO.
• Liaise and communicate with EU member States as part of the Governing Body preparations, the International Labour Conference and general EU coordination issues.
• Assist the Head of Section and section-colleagues in covering EU-activities in ILO.
• Attend meetings and events organised at the United Nations, EU Delegation, EU Member States, UN Agencies, NGOs, academia or think-tanks.
• Assist in the relevant (High Level and regular) meetings of ILO and overall communication with EUMS.
• Any other task assigned by team colleagues.

We look for:

Qualifications or special requirements:

• A master's degree in a relevant discipline, e.g. International Politics, European Studies, International Relations, International Law, International Economics, etc. Candidates without a master's degree are NOT eligible to apply for these traineeships.
• Knowledge of the European Union and of the United Nations
• Excellent drafting skills in English, knowledge of French would be a strong advantage
• Understanding and previous internships in the specific area to which the candidate applies are considered an asset
• Candidates must have less than one year of professional experience after their graduation by the signing of the Traineeship agreement.

How to apply?

Candidates must apply to the e-mail address delegation-geneva-internship@eeas.europa.eu  and 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

Please mention in the subject of your e-mail: Funded Traineeship - Name/Acronym of the Section (you may only apply to 1 traineeship per delegation, however based on your profile, the delegation could offer you a traineeship in another 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 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.