Funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to Costa Rica - Political, 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 Costa Rica?

We offer:

A traineeship of up to 6 months in 2026 within the Political, Press and Information Section (PPI Section of the EU Delegation, subject to availability of the budget. The tentative start date is 1 traineeship in May and 1 traineeship in November 2026.

Under the supervision and mentoring of a Trainee’s supervisor, this Funded traineeship will provide a solid and meaningful learning content, notably by the prior identification of the specific skills to be acquired in relation with the studies of the candidates.

Main tasks: 

• Expand awareness of EU external action in its multiple dimensions, with focus on human rights and democracy, security and justice
• Improve knowledge of the strategic priorities of EU relations with Latin America and the Caribbean and concretely with Costa Rica
• Build practical knowledge of the functioning of an EU Delegation by contributing to its activities in terms of political reporting and coordination with MS, as well as public diplomacy and communication
• Initiation in negotiation and reporting techniques in a multicultural and multilinguistic environment
• Develop communication skills, both oral and written, by contributing to press statements, social media, organisation of events, speech writing
• Building hard skills in the design and creation of audio-visual content to assist in the creation of political communication campaigns in digital areas such as social networks
• Develop knowledge in strategic plans for political communication, by analyzing international affairs, stakeholder and target audience mapping, creating narratives, and others
• Protocol and diplomatic etiquette
• Contribute to the daily monitoring of press and information in Costa Rica;
• Assist in the organisation of outreach and visibility events for both PPI and Cooperation Sections;
• Support the implementation of cultural activities and the coordination with EU Member States in the field;
• Contributing to the Delegation's weekly press review.

We look for:

Qualifications or special requirements:

• Young graduates with at least a BA degree (or equivalent)
• Candidates must have less than one year of professional experience after graduation by the signing date 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-COSTA-RICA-TRAINEESHIP@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 application form

Please mention in the subject of your e-mail: Funded Traineeship - PPI - 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;
• 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.