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 the Republic of Moldova ?

We offer:

A traineeship of 6 months within the Cooperation Section of the EU Delegation to the Republic of Moldova, starting in October 2025.

The EU Delegation work was mainly focused on the implementation of the EU-Moldova Association Agreement with the objectives of political association and economic integration between partners. On 17 June 2022, the European Commission formally recommended that the European Council grants the Republic of Moldova the perspective to become a member of the European Union and candidate status for accession, provided the Republic of Moldova, ahead of the opening of accession negotiations, fulfils a number of nine steps (https://neighbourhood-enlargement.ec.europa.eu/system/files/2022-06/Republic%20of%20Moldova%20Opinion%20and%20Annex.pdf). Following the Decision of the European Council to grant candidate status to the Republic of Moldova, the EU Delegation’s work has been extended to cover the supporting the Republic of Moldova in the implementation of the nine steps and reporting to the European Commission Headquarters on the progress to that end.

Several projects implemented by the EU Delegation focus on supporting Moldova in fulfilling its commitments regarding accession related work and implementing the requirement for accession, fulfilling the “Copenhagen criteria”, including alignment of the EU body of law (the “acquis communautaire”).

Main tasks: 

• Support the Operations section in implementing EU funded projects in the Republic of Moldova;

• Assist in monitoring the developments in the implementation of reforms and adoption of legislation and asses their compliance with the EU requirements (as outlined by the Commission’s Opinion on the Republic of Moldova’s application for membership of the European Union and its Analytical Report on Moldova’s alignment with the EU acquis);

• Attend and report on events, seminars, conferences, support the Delegation’s activities on visibility and communication;

• Contribute to organising events, meetings and visits;

• Carry out any other assignments as instructed by the Head of Section

We look for:

Qualifications or special requirements:

• In accordance to the local legislation, application of candidates from EU Member States who do not already hold a permit allowing residence and employment in the Republic of Moldova valid for the total duration of the traineeship will be not be considered eligible.

• At least Bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations, economics or law;

• Demonstrated interest in European Union policies, international cooperation or regional politics;

• Good understanding of the Moldovan public administration framework is an asset;

• Availability to commit full time for the entire duration of the traineeship;

• Excellent knowledge of English and fluency in Romanian are required;

• Fluency in Russian is an asset.

How to apply?

Candidates must apply to the e-mail address delegation-moldova-jobs@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 - COOP

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;