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Funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to Georgia

02.03.2023 Expired

The deadline for submitting applications is 15/03/2023

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 Georgia?

We offer:

A traineeship of up to 6 months within the Political, Press and Information Section of the EU Delegation to Georgia, starting in May  2023.

The Political, Press and Information Section oversees the political bilateral relationship between the European Union and Georgia. It monitors the implementation of the EU-Georgia Association Agreement and Georgia’s progress in addressing the EU 12 priorities for candidate status, ensures timely, accurate and high quality analysis and reporting to the Head of Delegation and to headquarters.  It prepares EU-Georgia meetings and handles a number of incoming EU visitors. It monitors the media landscape, provides news digests to headquarters and Member State embassies and coordinates the communication policy of the EU Delegation to Georgia.

Main tasks:

Under the supervision and guidance of the Head of Section:

  • Monitor, analyse and report on developments in Georgia with relevance to EU interests and policies;
  • Engage in incoming visits, events and conferences under the responsibility of the Political, Press and Information Section;
  • Participate in meetings and report on them to the Section;
  • Conduct supervised desk research;
  • Monitor the news and report as necessary;
  • Any other tasks in the interest of the service.

 

We look for:

Qualifications or special requirements:

  • Very good command of English (minimum B2);
  • University degree in Political Science, Law, International Relations, Economics or equivalent;
  • Capacity to work in a multicultural team, good interpersonal skills;
  • Very good communication skills – both oral and written;
  • Familiarity with the Georgian political context and EU institutions and policies
  • Knowledge of the Georgian language is an asset.  

 

How to apply?

Candidates must apply to the e-mail address delegation-georgia-vacancies@eeas.europa.eu  and send the following documents:

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 candidate is not able to present the required documents, his/her candidacy 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 undertake to apply for 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.

The Delegation informs that even if our Headquarters confirm the eligibility of the selected candidate, traineeships could be postponed, suspended or even cancelled considering the context of the COVID-19 in the host country as well as in the country of origin where applicable.