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Funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Office to Hong Kong and Macao - Political, Press and Information Section

10.05.2023 Expired

The deadline for submitting applications is 02 June 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 Hong Kong and Macao?

We offer:

A traineeship of up to 6 months within the Political, Press and Information Section of the EU Office to Hong Kong And Macao, starting in July  2023.

The Political, Press and Information Section contributes to the work of the Office in pursuing the EU's policies in all areas, promoting and protecting the EU's interests and values as well as promoting the visibility of the European Union.

In addition to the monitoring, analysing, and reporting regularly to Headquarters on internal and regional political developments, foreign policy and/or other policy areas of relevance for EU interests, an important function of the Section is the carrying out of press, information and communication activities. The Section provides support to visitors from EU institutions as well as providing briefing dossiers, speeches, statements, press releases and articles, as requested.

Main tasks:

  • research and analysis of information;
  • draft press digests and information bulletins, analytical reports on various policy developments in Hong Kong and Macao;
  • update the Office's social media platforms;
  • attend and participate in meetings, cultural and visibility events, seminars and conferences in Hong Kong and Macao;
  • support the Section in the preparation of visits, missions and meetings as well as follow-up actions.

 

We look for:

Qualifications or special requirements:

  • At least a bachelor degree in a relevant field;
  • An additional degree in another field would be an asset;
  • Command of Cantonese / Mandarin would be an asset.

 

How to apply?

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

Please mention in the subject of your e-mail: Funded Traineeship - Political, Press and Information 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 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 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.

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 context of the COVID-19 in the host country as well as in the country of origin where applicable.