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 Mexico?

We offer:

A traineeship of up to 6 months within the Cooperation Section of the EU Delegation to Mexico, starting in November 2025.

Main tasks: 

• To collect information and prepare short reports on priority areas for the Cooperation Section,
• To assist in the organization and reporting of meeting, mission and events related to Cooperation Section activities,
• To assist in the preparation of communication activities relating to Cooperation Section activities,
• To support the Delegation’s work on the Global Gateway Investment Agenda in Mexico
• To assist with other relevant tasks as required

We look for:

Qualifications or special requirements:

• Young graduates with a relevant university degree, e.g. in economics, finance, business administration, environment/climate change/energy, international relations, etc.;
• The selected candidate must present her/his diploma or university certificate at the latest on August 31^st 2025 and must have less than 1 year of professional work experience at that same date;
• Very good command of Spanish and English (oral and written);
• Ability to work as part of a team

How to apply?

Candidates must apply to the e-mail address DELEGATION-MEXICO-INTERNSHIP@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.