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 Dominican Republic?

We offer:

A traineeship of 4 to 6 months within the EU Delegation to the Dominican Republic, starting in March 2024.

Overall purpose of the assignment :

Develop, design and manage external and internal information and communication actions, in order to promote EU policies, programmes and activities concerning the Delegation to the Dominican Republic. To coordinate relations with press and media under the authority of the HoD, the supervision of the Head of Sections and in collaboration with the relevant HQ services.

Main tasks:

• Contribute to the setting-up, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of information, communication and publications strategies.
• Assisting the different sections in the organisation of visibility events and promotion material.
• Monitor, analyse and report on internal and regional developments having an impact on EU policies and EU-Dominican Republic relations.
• Draft brief notes, speeches, presentations and speaking points to support policy dialogue in all areas of concern.
• Contribute to prepare, provide support and assistance to high-level visits.
• Compile relevant UE information, legislation and policies for their posterior diffusion.
• Contributing to the Delegation’s press review.

We look for:

Qualifications or special requirements:

• At least a University B.A. in international relations, political science, law, sociology, journalism or related field.
• A University diploma or prior experience in Journalism, communication and social media’s will be an asset.
• Able to demonstrate strong computer literacy notably for internet and web content production, webinars, and good management skills of social networks applications such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, etc.
• Excellent spoken and written command of Spanish (minimum C1) and English (minimum C1) is required.
• Experience in managing social media accounts.
• Prior experience in the corresponding field will be an asset.

How to apply?

Candidates must apply to the e-mail address DELEGATION-DOMINICAN-REP-TRAINEES@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 - 2024-1_Political, 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 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.