Funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to Türkiye

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 Türkiye?

We offer:

A traineeship of 6 months within the Civil Society, Fundamental Rights, Judiciary and Home Affairs (COOP1)Section of the EU Delegation to Türkiye, starting in March  2024, subject to availability of the budget.

The Operations Section (COOP 1) is responsible for the management of EU's financial resources and expertise in close partnership with all relevant stakeholders in order to support EU priorities and Türkiye's approximation to the EU acquis in the Civil Society, Fundamental Rights, Judiciary and Home Affairs sectors.

Functions and Duties:

• Programming, implementation and supervision of financial cooperation in the above-mentioned sectors, including monitoring and evaluation, quality control, reporting and coordination with EU Member States and donors;
• Exercise all operational functions related to the ex-ante and ex-post controls for projects managed by the Turkish authorities in the above sectors;
• Direct operational management responsibility for projects under direct management (Human Right and Democracy programme and IPA);
• Monitor developments and contribute to reporting and policy development related to the Political Criteria and the following chapters of the EU Acquis: Chapter 10: Media part, Chapter 23: Judiciary and fundamental rights, Chapter 24: Justice, freedom and security, Chapter 26: Culture part;
• Support the EU policy dialogue with Türkiye in related areas, and notably on political criteria, justice reform, migration and border management;
• Assist in the representation, communication and visibility activities of the EU in Türkiye.

Main tasks:

• Under the guidance and supervision of the Trainee Adviser, provide support to the Civil Society and Fundamental Rights Team in tasks relating to the design and implementation of IPA national programmes, IPA Civil Society Facility (CSF), and the Human Rights and Democracy (HR&D) programme. The main tasks will include, among other:
• • Drawing up and updating of project lists and tables;
  • Drafting project synopsis and information materials;
  • Assisting in mapping EU funded activities/projects (i.e. per region, per sector, beneficiaries group etc;
  • Preparing and maintaining files related to projects and contracts;
  • Supporting administrative processes and contributing to the archiving activities;
  • Drafting standard documents related to contract and project management;
  • Assisting relevant task managers in project monitoring activities, including keeping contact with beneficiaries and stakeholders in the country;
  • Assisting in the preparation of minutes, notes and reports of internal and external meetings;
  • Carrying out small researches on specific issues in the field of Civil Society and Fundamental Rights, with a view to prepare short background notes, briefings and analysis papers;
  • Providing assistance to the team in the different tasks related to visibility activities and awareness-raising events of Instrument for Pre-Accession (IPA), Civil Society Facility (CSF) and Human Rights and Democracy (HR&D) programme such as seminars, workshops, conferences, consultations, website updates, etc.
• Some tasks will involve among other:
• • Identifying and maintaining contacts with invitees/participants;
  • Supporting the organization and logistical preparations;
  • Preparing speeches and visibility materials (leaflets, brochures, etc.)

We look for:

Qualifications or special requirements:

• Knowledge of Turkish would be an asset;
• Previous experience on civil society and/or Human Rights issues;
• Studies related to EU affairs.

How to apply?

Candidates must apply to the e-mail address DELEGATION-TURKIYE-TRAINEE-APPLICATIONS@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 - COOP1

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 undertake to apply for 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.