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 Switzerland and Liechtenstein?

We offer:

A traineeship of up to 6 months within the Political, Press and Information Section of the EU Delegation to Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein, starting in February2022, subject to availability of the budget.

Main tasks:

• Analyse Switzerland's and Liechtenstein's foreign policy and positions  in international fora;
• Monitor political developments in Switzerland and Liechtenstein (e.g. parliamentary sessions, popular initiatives, elections);
• Assess implementation of bilateral EU-Swiss agreements by the Swiss authorities;
• Provide support to the organization of public diplomacy events and visits of EU officials in Switzerland and Liechtenstein;
• Participate in meetings and conferences;
• Contribute to the press review.

We look for:

Qualifications or special requirements:

• Excellent knowledge of English, French and German (working languages of the Delegation)
• Good knowledge of the EU-Swiss political and economic relations, as well as of European institutions
• A master's degree is an asset

How to apply?

Candidates must apply to the e-mail address DELEGATION-BERN-APPLICATIONS@eeas.europa.eu and send the following documents:

• A detailed standard Europass curriculum vitae (CV) (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 - Political, Press & Information Section (you may only apply to 1 traineeship per delegation, however based on your profile, the delegation could offer you a traineeship in another 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 travel inside the country of residence, 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.

Non-resident candidates must provide proof that they will be covered against the risk of a pandemic and the costs of repatriation.

The traineeships can only be offered in compliance with the local legislation as well as the legislation of the country of origin. In assessing the applications received, account will need to be taken of the COVID-19 situation and its possible effects on access possibilities to the country of assignment and thus candidates currently residing in country of assignment might be preferred.

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 very evolving context of the COVID-19 outbreak in the host country as well as in the country of origin. The same rule apply if a selected candidate is unable to reach the country of assignment.