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 Cooperation Section of the EU Delegation to Georgia, starting in October 2025.

The Cooperation Section is managing the bilateral development assistance portfolio to Georgia provided by the EU through the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument - Global Europe (NDICI - Global Europe). The EU Delegation has currently a portfolio of around 140 active projects in Georgia, implemented through different modalities. A wide range of partners, including civil society, international organisations, private companies, and EU member states, implement these projects. For more than three decades, the European Union has been supporting Georgia’s continued development through knowledge and experience sharing, expertise, innovation, and financial support. This support has focused on improving the quality of life for the people in Georgia in a tangible and visible manner. 

Main tasks: 

Under the supervision and guidance of the Head of Section;

• Support the work on the enlargement process, notably reporting;
• Support to programme managers, Team Leaders, Deputy Head of Section and Head of Section, as necessary;
• Monitor, analyse and report on developments in Georgia with relevance to EU programming and implementation of EU funded projects;
• Assist in planning, organising and follow up of visits, events and conferences under the responsibility of the Cooperation Section;
• Participate in meetings and events and report on them to the Section;
• Conduct supervised desk research, draft briefings and provide input to various exercises;
• Monitor latest news and provide inputs for the daily media summary;
• Any other relevant tasks in the interest of the section.

We look for:

Qualifications or special requirements:

• Very good command of English (minimum C1);
• University degree / Master in Political Science, Law, International Relations, Economics, Social sciences, EU public affairs, communication 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;
• Capacity to focus on priorities and to organise work to deliver on time;
• Accuracy and an eye for detail;
• 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 - Cooperation 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.