Funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to Georgia

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 April / May 2024.

The Political, Press and Information Section oversees the political bilateral relationship between the European Union and Georgia. It monitors on the implementation of the EU-Georgia Association Agreement and Georgia’s progress in addressing the 9 steps set out in the European Commission recommendation of 8 November 2023 on candidate status. It 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 digest 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;
• Capacity to focus on priorities and to organise work to deliver on time;
• Accuracy and an eye for detail;
• Very good communication skills – both oral and written;
• Discretion and confidentiality;
• Familiarity with the Georgian political context and EU institutions and policies;
• Knowledge of the Georgian and Russian 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:

• 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.