Funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to Thailand – Political Section

We offer:

A traineeship of  up to 6  months within the Political Section of the EU Delegation to Thailand, starting in November 2023.

The selected trainee will assist in the political work of the EU Delegation Political Section. The Section is responsible for maintaining relations with government and civil society as well as coordination with EU Member States on political, human rights, and cultural matters. The Section also covers communication and information activities, including public diplomacy.

Main tasks:

• Gather and monitor daily incoming information;
• Follow and analyse political and human rights developments in Thailand;
• Assist in political reporting;
• Draft background notes on specific issues;
• Contribute to administrative tasks as required;
• Assist in preparing the daily press review;
• Co-attend conferences and seminars upon request and prepare reporting

We look for:

Qualifications or special requirements:

• Holder of at least a Bachelor degree in political science, law or a related field (must have proof of graduation one month before starting);
• A keen understanding of Thai politics and the human rights situation in Thailand;
• Excellent English language skills;
• Very good analytical and drafting skills
• Excellent Thai language skills would be a strong asset

How to apply?

Candidates must apply to the e-mail address delegation-thailand-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 - Political Trainee (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.

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.