Deadline:
June 02, 2025
Location(s)
France
Strasbourg
Overview
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 the Council of Europe?
Details
We offer:
Traineeships of 5 months within the following sections of the EU Delegation to the Council of Europe, starting in September 2025.
- Traineeship in the Political, Press and Information Section (PPI):
Main tasks:
- Following key dossiers of the Committee of Ministers, the Parliamentary Assembly (PACE), relevant Rapporteur Groups and expert groups;
- Participating in the Committee of Ministers meetings, PACE sessions, Congress of Local and Regional Authorities sessions, rapporteur groups and expert groups meetings, preparing summaries and reporting;
- Updating EUDEL website and social media (Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram);
- Drafting, proof-reading, and editing documents and articles, including for a public audience and social media;
- Compiling a daily press review and a monthly newsletter;
- Reporting on conferences, seminars and delegation meetings;
- Research and preparation of documents and notes;
- Drafting briefings;
- Contributing to the preparation and organisation of visibility and communication of EU events; assisting in the promotion as such events (producing advertisements, press releases, designing and distributing of promotional materials, making photo and video coverage of EUDEL's events);
- Follow up and supporting the organisation in the daily management of EUDEL activities (events, receptions, working lunches, meetings, logistic including documents preparation).
- Traineeship in the Legal Section (LEGAL):
Main tasks:
- Follow key dossiers of the Committee of Ministers, the Parliamentary Assembly (PACE), relevant Rapporteur Groups and expert groups;
- Participate in the Committee of Ministers meetings, rapporteur groups and expert groups meetings, preparing summaries and reporting;
- Follow the jurisprudence and other activities of the ECtHR, the reform of the ECtHR, the co-operation between ECtHR and Court of Justice of European Union (CJEU), and the EU accession to the ECHR and other CoE Conventions;
- Drafting meeting minutes, speaking points, briefings and notes;
- Researching and preparing documents and notes;
- Drafting, proof-reading and editing documents;
- Providing support in the daily management of EUDEL activities (events, receptions, working lunches, meetings, logistic, etc.).
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Who can apply?
Nationality
Depending on a specific pillar, traineeships in EU Delegations are open to:
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EU citizens
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citizens from candidate countries that have concluded EU accession negotiations
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nationals of the host country
Diploma
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For paid traineeships, applicants must have graduated from a university or equivalent higher-education establishment with at least a Bachelor's level
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For unpaid compulsory traineeships, applicants shall be 3rd, 4th or 5th year students of a University or another higher-education establishment.
Languages
In order for the trainee to fully benefit from the traineeship and to be able to follow meetings and perform adequately, candidates must have the capacity to speak in the working language of the EU Delegation. Knowledge of the official language of the host country would be an asset.
Previous experience in the EU Institutions
Please note that applications will not be accepted from candidates who have already benefited from any kind of training (paid or unpaid) or employment for more than 6 weeks within an EU institution, body, agency or office.
Qualifications or special requirements:
- Master's degree in Political Sciences, international relations or communication for the PPI section, master's degree in international or EU and/or human rights law for the Legal Section;
- Ability and willingness to work in an international environment;
- Very good organisational skills and ability to deliver good quality work output;
- Very good analytical and drafting skills;
- Proficiency in both English (C2) and French (C1);
- Proactivity, ability to work in a team as well as independently;
- Computer literacy with practical experience in Microsoft packages and social media.
Dates
Deadline: June 02, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
Each selected trainee will receive a monthly grant to cover living expenses. However costs related to travel, insurance, accommodation and visa must be borne by the trainee.
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