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Funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to the UN in Geneva – Economic Affairs, Development, Environment and Digital Section

14.11.2023 Expired

The deadline for submitting applications is 03/12/2023.

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 Geneva?

We offer:

A traineeship of up to 6 months within the Economic Affairs, Development, Environment and Digital section of the EU Delegation to the UN in Geneva, starting in March 2024, subject to budget availability.

Main tasks:

  • Assist the Head of Section and Section colleagues in their daily work in relation to the UN agencies and bodies under their purview – UNECE, ITU, UNCTAD, WIPO, UNEP, WMO – as well as any other entity as might prove necessary, e.g. WEF,  ITC, etc.
  • Assist in the preparation of meetings, e.g. research and the drafting of statements,
  • Draft reports following meetings and conferences and summarizing newly issued reports
  • Assist in the preparation of official visits
  • General logistics support
We look for:

Qualifications or special requirements:

  • Excellent drafting skills in English knowledge of French would be a strong advantage
  • knowledge of the workings of the European Union and of the United Nations (in particular its economic entities) would be strong advantages
How to apply?

Candidates must apply to the e-mail address delegation-geneva-internship@eeas.europa.eu and send the following documents:

Please mention in the subject of your e-mail: Funded Traineeship – ECON 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. As an indication, 2023 monthly grants are published here. These amounts may be revised for traineeships starting in 2024. 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.